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Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style

Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style

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Plain Simple Useful is a manual for easy, stylish living according to Terence Conran. It is organized according to the main activities that take place at home, with inspirational interiors and classic designs. The updated edition features a new chapter on plain, simple, useful style outdoors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 11 June 2020
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group


A captivating guide to effortless, fashionable living, Architectural Digest presents Terence Conran's philosophy that objects and surroundings that are plain, simple, and useful are the essence of easy living. By being practical and enduring over time, they serve as a remedy against superficial styling and substandard quality. Applied to the home as a whole, this discerning approach yields interiors that exude effortless style, confidence, and timeless appeal, allowing for the expression of personal taste.

Plain, Simple, Useful is structured based on the primary activities that occur within the home. Inspiring interiors, many of which were designed by Conran himself, offer valuable guidance for creating personalized storage solutions. The book also showcases iconic examples of classic designs that can enhance any home, along with a glimpse into the well-organized cupboards, larders, and other stowing spaces that play a significant role in fostering easy living.

In this revised edition of the book, a new chapter has been added on embracing plain, simple, and useful style outdoors. It presents elegant contemporary ideas for designing dining and relaxation spaces in outdoor environments.

Weight: 1204g
Dimension: 209 x 260 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781840918120

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