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Loading... The New Decorating Bookby Better Homes and Gardens
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  rbtwinky | Jun 7, 2009 |  Some nice ideas here for decorating. I found the photos more useful than the text, though. In many ways, what they were doing here just doesn't really apply to my situation, or at least I wasn't seeing how to apply their advice. (  ) herebedragons | Feb 3, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
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Divided into two useful sections: Part One devotes a chapter to each major room in the house. Part Two is organized by design topics, such as window and wall treatments, furniture shopping, color scheming, decorating with fabrics and patterns, personalizing with accessories, and more.
More than 500 full-color photos of whole houses, rooms, and special details to help readers turn basic spaces into warm personal ones.
Dozens of illustrations make it easy for readers to tackle specific projects, such as arranging furniture and choosing the right window treatment.
Room Makeovers show seasonal changes and decorative updates.
Decorating Workshops offer small projects and fun quizzes designed to build decorating confidence and knowledge.
Whole-House Tours showcase decorating ideas in action as they illustrate specific decorating points, such as making the most of space in a small house, creating comfort and style on a budget, and creating a flow of mix-and-match colors from room to room.
Bonus room-arranging section includes color photos, floor plans, furniture templates, and graph paper—plus simple step-by-step instructions for dealing with any room size or shape.
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It was very good at presenting concepts that one could use to build upon. It had a few rooms that were very specialized, but for the most part it presented ideas and considerations.
The book does tend towards more of a country look. Lots of antiques and florals, and little consideration is made for more modern schemas. However, I had no problem envisioning the book's suggestions and ideas with other colors, patterns, and furnishings. (