Innovative design ideas from the world's most beautiful apartments. There has never been more variety of construction and finishing materials suitable for the unique requirements of apartments. Apartment and condominium dwellers can now enjoy an unprecedented number of design options. 200 Outstanding Apartment Ideas is a valuable source of inspiration and practical ideas for creating the dream apartment, whether the unit is at the pre-construction stage, already built or occupied. Illustrated with more than 750 color photographs and over 200 floor plans, the book is filled with examples of apartments that feature a wide variety of layouts and materials. Each apartment has been chosen for its outstanding use of space, innovative interior design and superb furnishings. Together they provide a catalog of dream apartments and condominiums. The showcased apartments represent some of the world's finest examples of residential architectural and interior design. Each apartment is presented over several double-page spreads that feature floor layouts plus details about location, architect and date of construction. A directory of architects and designers, complete with websites, rounds out this comprehensive and real-life resource. 200 Outstanding Apartment Ideas is a practical resource for those planning to purchase or remodel an apartment or condominium. For those who enjoy architecture and design, it is an ideal choice for browsing. AUTHOR: Daniela Santos Quartino is a journalist and editor specializing in architecture and interior design. REVIEWS: Whether you're planning to buy or remodel, this book will help you create your dream condo. (Liz Grogan Good Times ) Firefly Books has introduced a new "200 outstanding ideas" home-decor series that is proving quite a hit. (J. Mackie Kelowna.com ) Your passport to these fabulous interiors is waiting as soon as you open the book's cover. (Terry Peter North Shore News ) ILLUSTRATIONS: 750 colour photographs
