This is a lavishly illustrated resource for homeowners and interior designers. Over 600 colour photographs showcase the world's most beautiful interiors based on modern design at its very best.

Good design integrates furnishing with architecture and function. The popular ""open plan"" designs that combine living room, dining room, kitchen, and home office create numerous challenges when it comes to combining practicality with decor and personal taste in harmony with architecture and the natural setting. The challenge calls for thoughtful furnishings, colour, materials and lighting in order to meet the homeowners' needs within the space and financial limitations.

This volume presents beautiful solutions to such design challenges. Captioned photographs point out room details and explain what influenced the design and decor decisions. The designs range from expansive homes to smaller homes with space limitations. Every room in the house is covered.