Terence Conran

The House Book
A classic, comprehensive home design and interior decoration resource by Terence Conran.
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Kelsey KeithFirst to rec“Everyone knows of this book, but it remains nonpareil in terms of format: bringing super practical advice to pages chock-full of illustrative examples and presenting somewhat niche expertise in an accessible way.”
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Kate Arends Peters“Probably the best book out there on understanding home design, upkeep, and making a house feel like home. I thrifted my copy. It came out in 1974, so ask your older relatives if they have one. You can also read it free on the Internet Archive.”
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bandy ✨“i look at this book every few months and have for years. the ultimate inspiration for home”
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