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Decorating Idea Book

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You Don't Need to Drop a Pile of Cash to Find Your Personal Style and the Right Accessories for Your Home

Heather Paper

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Product # 070829
Type Paperback
ISBN 978-1-56158-762-9
Dimensions 9-3/16 x 10-7/8
Pages 320
Photos color photos
Drawings and drawings

Creativity doesn't have a price tag, which you'll find proven -- time and time again -- within the pages of this book. Its filled with information and inspiration, taking you step-by-step through the decorating process, from finding your personal style to selecting the right accessories.

Decorating is an evolution, a never-ending process. Styles change. Tastes change. Even families change. Through it all, you'll want to keep this book close at hand, guiding you along the way.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Comforts of Home
The Big Picture
Sharpening Your Vision
Decorating Decisions

Chapter 2: Color
Picking a Palette
Setting the Mood
Incorporating Color

Chapter 3: Furniture
Sofas
Chairs
Tables
Beds
Desks

Chapter 4: Room Arrangements
The Entry
The Family Room
The Great Room
The Living Room
The Dining Room
The Bedroom

Chapter 5: Window Treatments
Draperies
Blinds and Shades
Shutters

Chapter 6: Wall Coverings
Paint
Wallpaper
Tile
Fabric
The Fifth Wall

Chapter 7: Floor Coverings
Carpet
Hardwoods
Resilient Flooring
Non-resilient Flooring

Chapter 8: Storage Solutions
Chests
Armoires
Entertainment Centers
Dressers and Nightstands
China Cabinets
Sideboards and Buffets
Display Units
Freestanding Storage
Built-Ins

Chapter 9: Lighting
Ambient Lighting
Task Lighting
Accent Lighting

Chapter 10: Decorative Accessories
Wall Art
Collectibles
Mantels
Soft Stuff

Introduction

I am one of the lucky ones. I managed to "follow my bliss" before it was fashionable. As far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by decorating. Even during grammar school days, I would look forward to the falling leaves of autumn, not because I could create piles to jump into, like my brother did. Instead, I used them to build the "walls" of my dream house, the "floor plan" laid out in my own back yard.

It was a passion that never disappeared, so it was no surprise to anyone that I studied interior design in college. But just as I was about to walk away from those hallowed halls, degree in hand, I had a brainstorm. Writing was another great interest of mine, so why not combine the two? I did a little "redesigning" of my course load and eventually walked away with a double major in interior design and journalism.

Over the years Ive had the pleasure of writing about grand homes as well as those decorated on a dime. And theres really no difference. Creativity doesn't have a price tag, which you'll find proven -- time and time again -- within the pages of this book. Its filled with information and inspiration, taking you step-by-step through the decorating process, from finding your personal style to selecting the right accessories.

Decorating is an evolution, a never-ending process. Styles change. Tastes change. Even families change. Through it all, you'll want to keep this book close at hand, guiding you along the way. Even if I hadn't written Taunton's Decorating Idea Book Id want it on my bookshelves. I'm glad you feel the same way.

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