Good House Cheap House

Adventures in Creating an Extraordinary Home at an Everyday Price

by Kira Obolensky
 
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The 27 homes in "Good House Cheap House" prove that good design doesn't have to cost a fortune. What goes into making a good, cheap house? As writer Kira Obolensky discovers, there are three main ingredients: adventuresome homeowners who are actively involved; cutting-edge architects and designers who can solve tough design challenges; and an array of innovative uses of materials. Industrial bridge washers make for gorgeous mantelpiece rosettes, old concrete subflooring is given new life with rich-hued stain, and glass sliding doors make for windows that are oversized and affordable.
From a Texas farmhouse to a loft in St. Paul, to a prefab cabin on the Wisconsin prairie, these houses, in which anyone would feel at home, display a wonderful mix of design smarts and budget savvy. ""Good House Cheap House" is chock full of great ideas and creative solutions for those of us on a budget-but even the less financially-challenged can learn a thing or two about stylish and innovative design."
--Charles Burbridge, designer, HGTV's "Design on a Dime" "The cookie-cutter house trend has been around long enough. With its outside-the-box ideas and great resources, "Good House Cheap House" proves you can build a unique space without emptying your bank account."
--Amber Jones, Editor, "do! Magazine"

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  • Subtitle: Adventures in Creating an Extraordinary Home at an Everyday Price
  • Media: Hardcover Book, 185 pages
  • Publisher: Taunton Press (September 28, 2005)
  • ISBN-10: 1561587524
  • ISBN-13: 9781561587520
  • Dimensions: 8.7 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.05 lbs
  • Note: Some of this information came from Amazon.com

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