Book Description
12 whole-house tours from coast to coast
8 before-and-after room makeovers
Two distinctly different decorating solutions for five different rooms
8 pages of quick solutions to common dilemmas of decor
A decorating taste test to define personal style
18 pages of decorating projects, complete with instructions
Offers special tips on maximizing storage in bedrooms, baths, kitchens, dining rooms, and family rooms
Multiple window treatments for typical window types
Buymanship tips and charts
URLs direct readers to additional decorating information and photos
Bonus Room Arranging Kit with templates and graph paper
New Decorating Book FROM THE PUBLISHER
For nearly 50 years, home decorators have turned to Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book to transform their houses into warm, personal havens for their families. The tradition continues with this all-new edition. It's your personal guide to the styles, colors, textures, fabrics, wall and window treatments, flooring, lighting, and accessories that define today's interior design. More than 900 photographs, 100 illustrations, and friendly, informative text offer you ideas for every room in the house: the kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, bedrooms, guest room, kids' rooms, baths, home office, and even outdoor areas. A fun, insightful quiz helps you discover your unique style, while a showcase of 12 houses introduces you to a diversity of decorating approaches. In addition, there are useful tips on maximizing storage, arranging rooms, and accomplishing room makeovers. Easy-to-follow descriptions make projects and quick decorating solutions a snap. This updated classic-a dream book, workbook, room-by-room planner, and design primer bound into one volume-is guaranteed to show you how to achieve fresh, affordable style throughout your home.