{"product_id":"the-functional-home-a-practical-guide-to-planning-intentional-living-spaces","title":"The Functional Home: A Practical Guide to Planning Intentional Living Spaces","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJulie Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (@juliejones_designs) is a CID (Certified Interior Designer in the state of CA) with 18 years of experience in residential design. Julie attended two different CIDA-accredited colleges to attain her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design in 2008. She then worked as a residential interior designer, primarily designing kitchens, bathrooms, and new construction. As a result of sharing her work on social media in 2021, Julie started a new career path in 2022. Taking her real-world experience with her, Julie Jones(R) Designs was born as a virtual interior design service. Since then, she has been able to hire talented space planners, designers, drafters, and assistants for her rapidly expanding business. As Julie continues to gain popularity on social media by providing interior design and space planning advice, she strives to challenge the norms of the interior design industry by making it more accessible and affordable without compromising on quality. Discover more about Julie on her website juliejonesdesigns.com and @juliejones_designs on Instagram. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER ONE: The Universal Language of Space Planning \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER TWO: Living Rooms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER THREE: Dining Rooms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER FOUR: Kitchens \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER FIVE: Great Rooms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER SIX: Bathrooms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN: Bedrooms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT: Home Offices \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER NINE: Closets, Stairs, and Hallways \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER TEN: Entryways, Mudrooms, and Laundry \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER ELEVEN: Vertical Space Planning \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER TWELVE: New Builds \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHAPTER THIRTEEN: My Space Planning Method \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcknowledgments \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to design a home that works beautifully for the way your family actually lives. Make your home work for \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eyou\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Functional Home \u003c\/i\u003edelivers expert-level insight made approachable and easy to follow, without the high price tag of hiring a home design specialist. Professional designer and social media star \n\u003cb\u003eJulie Jones (@juliejones_designs)\u003c\/b\u003e spills all her secrets and hands you \n\u003cb\u003ethe tools to rethink your rooms, plan smart layouts, and create a home that feels both functional and inviting\u003c\/b\u003e--no matter its size, shape, or style. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom understanding the \"language\" of space to mastering the flow of furniture, lighting, and décor, Julie breaks down the fundamentals of interior space planning so you can design your own rooms with confidence. She helps you see your home through a technical lens--how people move, interact, and live within a space-- \n\u003cb\u003eso every square foot works harder and smarter\u003c\/b\u003e for you and your family. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this useful and beautiful illustrated guide, you'll discover: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimple guidance for planning layouts\u003c\/b\u003e that improve comfort, accessibility, and visual balance in every room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoom-by-room design strategies\u003c\/b\u003e for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms, home offices, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert insight into human scale and flow\u003c\/b\u003e, with real-world examples that explain why dimensions and clearances matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed kitchen and bath design advice\u003c\/b\u003e, two of the most challenging and high-impact spaces in any home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTips for new builds and remodels\u003c\/b\u003e, plus tools for drawing to scale and mapping your own personalized floor plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetric equivalents for every measurement\u003c\/b\u003e, in case you need them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBy the end, you'll understand how to \n\u003cb\u003elook at your home the way a designer does\u003c\/b\u003e--balancing beauty, function, and practicality. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Functional Home\u003c\/i\u003e empowers you to make smart design decisions that create safe, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged spaces that truly fit your life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Cool Springs Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496161050902,"sku":"9781577155881","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781577155881.jpg?v=1783054502","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-functional-home-a-practical-guide-to-planning-intentional-living-spaces","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}