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OverviewA modern twist on a nostalgic favorite Nothing says elegant, genteel living like a well built, well appointed porch or sunroom. The Complete Guide to Porches & Patio Rooms offers design advice and easy-to-follow, concise instructions for adding living spaces that bring the indoors and outdoors together in delightful ways. In addition to offering hundreds of inspirational ideas, the book provides thorough plans and photo directions for six versatile, flexible architectural projects. For the 500,000 homeowners now building sunrooms each year, this book explores the most popular functions and then offers step-by-step instructions to design and build those specific spaces. For example, an open porch can be used for social gatherings, as a sheltered outdoor cooking space, or simply be added simply to improve a homes curb appeal. A sunroom can serve as a full room addition to a home, complete with protective walls, ceilings, and electrical service; can serve as an indoor garden space for green living plants; or could be put into service as a music conservatory for an elegant grand piano.This book is an indispensable source of information on planning, designing, and building the addition of your dreams, from digging foundations to final decorating. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phil SchmidtPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Imprint: Creative Publishing International, US Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.50cm Weight: 0.885kg ISBN: 9781589234208ISBN 10: 1589234200 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 01 January 2009 Recommended Age: From 0 to 0 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsLibrary Journal, March 2009 With a lovely gallery of examples, this book provides great coverage of how to extend your home with a porch, an enclosed patio, or a sunroom...a unique addition to library collections. <p> Library Journal, March 2009<br> With a lovely gallery of examples, this book provides great coverage of how to extend your home with a porch, an enclosed patio, or a sunroom...a unique addition to library collections. Author InformationPhil Schmidt (Golden, CO) has written several successful home improvement DIY books, including Decorating with Architectural Details, Sheds, Gazebos & Outbuildings, and Finishing Basements & Attics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |