'A handsome yet joyful manual for easy, stylish living.' -
Architectural Digest
Terence Conran always believed that objects - and surroundings - that
are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. By being
practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote
to superficial styling as they are to the shoddy and second-rate.
Applied to the home as a whole, this discerning approach results in
interiors that are effortlessly stylish, confident and timeless, with
plenty of room for the expression of personal taste.
Plain Simple Useful is organized according to the main activities that
take place at home. Inspirational interiors, many of which are Conran's
own, and a number of projects designed by him exclusively for this book,
provide all the guidance you need to tailor-make your own storage. The
book also features iconic examples of classic designs that will enhance
any home, as well as a peek behind the closed doors of those
well-ordered cupboards, larders and other stowing spaces that contribute
so much to easy living.
This updated edition of the book features a new chapter on plain,
simple, useful style outdoors with elegant contemporary ideas for eating
and relaxing spaces outside.