New Kidspace Idea Book

by Wendy A. Jordan

Book Overview

This planning book provides practical design ideas for creating family spaces that function for both kids and adults -- from lofts and secret hideaways to high-tech homework centers and colorful... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561586943
• ISBN13: 9781561586943
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 153 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.2" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Great for Ideas

I am opening a preschool and I used this book to get ideas for unique decorations. I got some great ideas out of this book to use even in a school setting. The book is based mostly on home spaces, but you can use the ideas anywhere.

Unique ideas!

This book shows you many unique ways to design your rooms to make them "kid-friendly". Shows how to make any room into a fun-filled adventure for children. From bedrooms to basements, there's ideas for all.

The Kidspace Idea Book

This book is loaded with great ideas that enable parents to utilize every inch of space in their homes. A child's room is a multi-use dwelling used for sleeping, playing, reading, studying and sometimes meals. This book understands this and provides the readers with great ideas and how to for the child's room, attic, space under stairs and even outdoors. I found the ideas practical, safe and pleasing to the eye.The writing was crisp and visual. A great primer for the family with the older home or newly constructed. I have given this book as a gift to pediatricians,friends and family. ENJOY

Inspiration, yes -"how to change your space in a day", no

This book's title is just what it offers inside ---lots of ideas to create spaces kids will love. However, I was expecting to find ideas I could implement right away - like making our mudroom more functional for kids, etc... but the book isn't really geared towards that. If you are building a new home or would consider renovating one, you'll find tons of ideas (and beautiful color photos, not sketches) for everything from attic spaces, bathrooms, hideaways, playrooms, special activity rooms, homework centers, family rooms, kitchens, outdoor playspaces and more. Also, since most rooms/lofts/furniture appeared to be custom built, there's very little info on where to buy or how to make them.Bottom line - you'll find wonderful ideas and inspiration - but not detailed plans. This isn't an easy "rearrange-the-room-in-a-day-to-make-your-home-more-kid-friendly" project book, nor is it one you can follow if you're on a tight budget. But it's a "must-have" for renovations and custom built homes.

What a Great Idea!!

Finally someone has come up with a home design and improvement book that is practical and helpful for modern families with kids. It offers great tips and instructions on how to convert your living space (kitchen, bedroom,etc...) into a space that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The pictures and layout make it so easy to read and actually use for some real home improvement for the whole family.