Contents

THE BIG PICTURE

A Rod Not a Fish Gathering and Retreat

THINK FIRST: CONCEPTS TO KEEP IN MIND

Individuality Style Simplicity Flexibility Other Senses Constraints Mistakes

START HERE: HOW TO MAKE A HOUSE A HOME

Asking Questions Eliminating Clutter Arranging Furniture Using Light and Color Thinking Small

Appendix A: A Really Great Sofa Appendix B: Making a Home Office Resources: For Inspiration as Well as Stuff Index Photography and Illustration Credits Acknowledgments