DESIGN IDEA BOOK What happens when top magazine editors team up with the best  builders and hottest designers in the country? The collaborative result is  an "idea house," featuring the best of the best in home design today.  Innovative and beautiful, these stylish designs also take into account the  kind of real-world functionality necessary to accommodate busy family  lifestyles.  And now, thanks to the Design Idea Book, you can take an armchair tour of  39 of these inspirational houses. You'll see how leading experts combine  the latest technologies and materials with design and color theories, and  see page-by-page how they've organized space to put every square foot to  work.  Whether you're in the market for a new home, plan to renovate, or just want  to make the most of what you have, take a cue from these experts, and  discover how you can apply these winning design principles to your own  home.  Features:    400 photos showcase stunning designs from 39 "idea houses"    Expert advice from today's top magazines, premier  architects, and interior decorators    Covers the very latest in home-building materials,  technologies, and furnishings   Encompasses a range of styles, from coastal to cottage,  classic to contemporary   Innovative room-by-room ideas for color, storage solutions,  fabric choices, and more