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House Beautiful Workshop
House Beautiful Decorating School
All the design know-how anyone needs to decorate a new home or redo an old house is in this one-stop, all-encompassing, lushly photographed, and brilliantly conceived volume. Everything from wonderful home basics and working with space to the art of color and
perfect patterns to the absolute essentials for floors, windows, walls, and lighting is here. In addition to presenting fundamental decorating principles, this unequalled reference looks at different styles, such as Country and Modern; suggests ways of adding drama to a space or period grandeur; and leads you on an inspirational idea-filled walk through the house, analyzing options for every room. Eye-opening pictures of beautiful interiors reveal how to fill even the smallest bedroom with simple comfort, showcase architectural features, make the best use of soft furnishings, and much, much more. Each page brims with bright ideas for every nook and cranny.
No matter what your style, how many rooms you want to decorate, or what your budget is, this complete reference is your guide to decorating success.
perfect patterns to the absolute essentials for floors, windows, walls, and lighting is here. In addition to presenting fundamental decorating principles, this unequalled reference looks at different styles, such as Country and Modern; suggests ways of adding drama to a space or period grandeur; and leads you on an inspirational idea-filled walk through the house, analyzing options for every room. Eye-opening pictures of beautiful interiors reveal how to fill even the smallest bedroom with simple comfort, showcase architectural features, make the best use of soft furnishings, and much, much more. Each page brims with bright ideas for every nook and cranny.
No matter what your style, how many rooms you want to decorate, or what your budget is, this complete reference is your guide to decorating success.
- GenresNonfictionDesign
252 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2004
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July 17, 2024Too overwhelming and chaotic.
February 10, 2013
It was great, I really loved all the detail it gave to tiny things. Simply wonderful!
September 15, 2013
It's ok, doesn't really give good tips but has nice pictures
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