Book DescriptionThe 27 homes in Good House Cheap House prove that good design doesn't have to cost a fortune What goes into making a good, cheap house? As writer Kira Obolensky discovers, there are three main ingredients: adventuresome homeownerswho are actively involved; cutting-edge architects and designers who can solve tough design challenges; одхла and an array of innovative uses of materials Industrial bridge washers make for gorgeous mantelpiece rosettes, old concrete subflooring is given new life with rich-hued stain, and glass sliding doors make for windows that are oversized and affordable From a Texas farmhouse to a loft in St Paul, to a prefab cabin on the Wisconsin prairie, these houses, in which anyone would feel at home, display a wonderful mix of design smarts and budget savvy "Good House Cheap House is chock full of great ideas and creative solutions for those of us on a budget-but even the less financially-challenged can learn a thing or two about stylish and innovative design " --Charles Burbridge, designer, HGTV's Design on a Dime "The cookie-cutter house trend has been around long enough With its outside-the-box ideas and great resources, Good House Cheap House proves you can build a unique space without emptying your bank account " --Amber Jones, Editor, do! Magazine.  Нежный аромат2005 г 192 стр ISBN 1561587524.