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I'm planning a small cottage/guest house/art studio and needed help with design and interior. It has a lot of pictures with landscaping ideas, thoughts on using space well, and very nice exteriordesign ideas. The book was exactly what I needed and is a big help with making decisions that will help me be able to use the building for all three things.
An impulse purchase, but still, it gives you some ideas. Such as, "what the hell were those people thinking." for some of the backyard cottages.
accidently ordered 2 copies of same bookBooks were recieved by two different vendors but in ggood shape
So the reader is left unsure of how to reproduce what he sees. Actually, I liked this book. It has fantastic color photos of various cottages, cabanas, potting sheds, sleeping/dining sheds, greenhouses, trellises, etc. Also, the plans available for sale in the rear of the book are fine as far as they go -- but they don't have anything available if you want a cabana, trellis, or outdoor kitchen. If you are just skimming for visual ideas for what to build in somebody's back yard or vacation property, this book is "tops".Unfortunately there were no sketches or plans accompanying the pictures.
Page after page of beautiful cottages, quaint little retreats, and even custom doghouses. Even if you don't have a backyard cottage you will enjoy the book. If you have the yard space put the effort into building one; then get this book. This book is just a delight to sit and page thru for dreaming up ideas of your own. I have my own "carriage house" converted into an artist studio and just love it. Hope the author will consider publishing Edition II. There is really nothing more relaxing then building, decorating, then enjoying your own backyard cottage.
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