Upgrade Your House: Rebuild, Renovate, and Reimagine Your Home

Gestalten

$46.70 $55.00

Gestalten
Upgrade Your House: Rebuild
$46.70 $55.00



Description

Upgrade Your House: Rebuild, Renovate, and Reimagine Your Home, published by Gestalten, offers a plethora of ingenious and budget-friendly tips for sprucing up your old home. This beautifully illustrated book showcases creatively refurbished homes from around the world, providing both inspiration and practical advice for anyone designing their dream home. The book is written in English.

Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style. This is your guide to upgrading your home without breaking the bank, as it offers a carefully curated selection of projects that showcase the best renovations, rebuilds, and extensions from private residences across the globe.

At the heart of Upgrade Your House is the philosophy of sustainability, which shows how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home. With a focus on inspiring practical solutions, this book reveals how changes to floor plans, modern extensions, or cleverly executed refurbishments can unleash the full potential of any house to become a desirable residence.

Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, the captivating imagery and floor plans, make Upgrade Your House an indispensable reference.

Author
Gestalten
Language
English
Publication year
2023
Edition
1st
Binding
Hardcover, stitch bound
Pages
256
Size
30 x 24 x 2,6 cm
Weight
1.77 kg
ISBN
9783967041125
Product ID
GS9783967041125
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