Practically Minimal
Inspirational Ideas for Twenty-First Century Living
Maggie Toy
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| ‘Maggie Toy breaks down our misconceptions of minimalism so that you’ll actually want to start clearing the decks’ | | – Good Homes |
| ‘A marvellous collection of minimal homes to inspire those of us who may still be hankering for colour and clutter’ | | – The Evening Standard |
Here is a style of living that really does marry form and function: comfortable, beautiful, affordable and practical!
The new minimalism is not about bare, white-walled rooms; nor is it about massive expense and austere living. No longer content with the relentless search for hard-edged purity, many of today’s designers have adapted the minimalist vocabulary and imbued it with innovative, practical twists.
Practically Minimal presents the most exciting spaces from around the world and offers visual inspiration and ideas to anyone attracted to the minimalist ethos. Here are flexible, livable, enjoyable and functional spaces that artfully combine the beauty and spirituality of minimalism with an exuberant love of exotic woods and metals, varied colours and playful forms with respect for natural light, clean lines and easy living.
The book focuses on living and relaxing, cooking and dining, sleeping, bathing and outdoor living. A special 'Elements' section is a rich visual resource of details of the new minimalism, from stairs and storage, to materials and textures, to lighting and planting.
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|  |  | | | | ISBN 0500283702 | | ISBN-13 978-0500283707 | | | | 27.5 x 24.0 cm | | Paperback with flaps | | 192pp | | 250 illustrations, 250 in colour | | First published 2003 | | | | £17.95 | | | |  | | | | 
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