Book Description
For literally millions of people, this is the definitive reference book on home decor. Since its first publication in 1957, each successive edition has redefined style for the era. This all-new edition is no exception.
Inspiration anchored in believability
Beautiful, achievable looks
Decorating to enhance lifestyle
Readers' favorite features updated
Designed to inspire readers, then move them to action
Work with what's at hand
Create with color and light
Furnish and accessorize with flair
From classic to contemporary, this book helps readers create spaces that reflect who they are and what they love
Fresh starts
Whole-house tours
Decorating workshops
A book so thorough, it has been used as a college textbook
Elements of interior design
Room-by-room details
Organized for easy reference
Questions and quizzes
What not to do!
From the Inside Flap
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 todays 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 classica dream book, workbook, room-by-room planner, and design primer bound into one volumeis guaranteed to show you how to achieve fresh, affordable style throughout your home.
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