The Home : exciting new designs for today's lifestyles / Susan S. Szenasy.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Szenasy, Susan S.

Contributor:

• Quayle, Louise, editorial assistant.
• Michael Friedman Publishing Group, book producer.
• Courage Books (Firm), publisher.
• Running Press, publisher.
• Running Press Imprint Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Interior decoration.
• Room layout (Dwellings).
• Interior architecture.
• interior decoration.
• interior design.

Penn Provenance:

• Teacher, Stuart (donor) (Running Press copy)

Physical Description:

256 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Distribution:

Philadelphia, Pa. : Imprint of Running Press,

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa. : [Published by] Courage Books, 1989.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter One. Arriving Home. New England Rambler; Milanese Courtyard; Maine Rustic; Chicago Town House; Connecticut Victorian; Midwestern Corncrib; Pennsylvania Sprawler; Michigan Modern; Seaside Retreat; Florida Hacienda; Cluster Housing; California Wrap-Around; Texas Waterfront; Venice Tower; Tuned-Up Tract
• Chapter Two. Circulating. The Front Door; The Entrance; The Central Hall; The Doorway; The Door; The Open Plan; The Corridor; The Stairway; The Landing; The Detail
• Chapter Three. Showing Off: Decoration, Ornamentation, and Collections. The Garden; The Stencil; The Photo; Fragments; The Wall; The Ceiling; The Floor; The Building Detail; The Best of Everything; The Modern Tradition; The Fifties Memory; The Momento; Americana; The Display
• Chapter Four. Lighting, Heating, and Cooling. The Window; The Skylight; The Screen; The Curtain; The Glass Wall; The Lamp; Hands-On; The Stove; The Fireplace; The Ceiling Fan
• Chapter Five. Living. The Tower; The Studio; The Hi-Rise Apartment; The Sprawling Co-Op; Furniture; The Media Room; The Library; The Game Room; The Music Room; Conversation Groupings
• Chapter Six. Eating. The Flexible Arrangement; The Open Plan; Tables and Chairs; The Change-Over; The Formal Dinner; Al Fresco; The Waterside Luncheon
• Chapter Seven. Working. Food Preparation; The Eat-In Kitchen; The Built-In Closet; The Nook; The Storage Space; Minimal Cooking; The Studio; The Computer Console; The Private Office; The Artist's and Designer's Studio
• Chapter Eight. Working Out. The Pool; The Spa; The Sauna
• Chapter Nine Cleansing. The Separate Shower; The Bathroom for Two; The Tub/Shower Combination; The Soaking Tub
• Chapter Ten. Resting. The Bed; Incorporating the Media; The Greenhouse; The Niche; The Ledge; The Courtyard; The Garden
• Chapter Eleven. Growing Up. The Nursery; Toddlers; The Children's Room; The Teen Retreat; The Family Room; Family Gathering
• Chapter Twelve. Shopping. Textured Glass; Door and Window Handles; Textiles and Surfacings; Tiles; Lamps; Convertible Chairs; Servers; Cabinets; Sinks and Fittings; Sofa Beds; Modular Beds.

Notes:

• "A Friedman Group Book"--Title page verso.
• "'The Home ....' was prepared and produced by Michael Friedman Publishing Group, Inc., 15 West Twenty-sixth Street, New York, New York 10010"--Title page verso.
• "Editorial Director: Marta Hallett. Art Director/Designer: Richard Boddy. Managing Editor: Naomi Black. Copy Editor: Pearl Hanig. Photo Research and Editing: Christine A. Pullo. Editorial Assistant: Louise Quayle"--Title page verso.
• Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-253) and index.

Local Notes:

• Running Press Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2008 by Stuart "Buz" Teacher.
• Running Press copy has dustjacket retained.
• Running Press copy is "1" printing.

ISBN:

• 0894717022
• 9780894717024

OCLC:

20463512