great for inspiration

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	• Family Living: Creating the Perfect Family Home Judith Wilson, Debi Treloar Ryland Peters & Small, 2003 - 143 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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great for inspiration

I've had this book for a couple of years now and often just pick it up to browse through the lovely photos. I think the decorating ideas will age well - some decor books have a shelf life of only a few years. The emphasis is on mixing personal style with the needs of children and not forsaking style for "child-friendly" furniture. It's a very British look and style but the concepts should apply to all modern funkie parents. Great inspiration for avoiding "character theme" rooms and overly pink creations for girl's rooms.

One of the main objectives in home decorating is to create a warm, loving environment in which to raise a family. Family Living addresses this issue directly, while showcasing a broad range of styles, from contemporary to classic to downright funky. Interiors expert Judith Wilson blends knowledge gained in the writing of two previous books-Children's Spaces and Essential Home-to the delight of the entire family. By dividing the home into zones based on their use and function - Activity Zones, Peaceful Zones and Practical Zones - Family Living creates a flexible framework to satisfy active youngsters, style conscious teens and tranquillity-seeking parents alike. About the Author Judith Wilson has been an interiors writer and stylist since 1987, including a six-year stint on Homes and Gardens, where she was decorating editor. Since the arrival of her two children, Cicely and Felix, she has been a freelance contributor to many publiations, including the Telegraph Magaz

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