The Decoration of Houses: An Interior Design Guide to Timeless Principles, Personal Expression, and Bold Decorating Ideas (Harperresource Book) - Softcover

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Stoddard, Alexandra

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9780380728596: The Decoration of Houses: An Interior Design Guide to Timeless Principles, Personal Expression, and Bold Decorating Ideas (Harperresource Book)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0380728591 ISBN 13: 9780380728596
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks, 1999

Synopsis

Alexandra Stoddard continues her creative and insightful guidance by showing us how to make our homes a real expression of our true selves. Starting with the Fifteen Defining Principles of Interior Design, Stoddard grounds us in the classic standards that make any home timeless and follows with inventive suggestions. Her own bold ideas about color, pattern, and texture are affordable tips from her own vast experience involving every imaginable decoration problem. From lighting a room to adding fabrics, furnishings, and the perfect finishing touches, she offers her expertise while always encouraging us to listen to our inner voice for the final answer.

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About the Author

Author of twenty-four books, Alexandra Stoddard is a sought-after speaker on the art of living. Through her lectures, articles, and books such as Living a Beautiful Life, Things I Want My Daughters to Know, Time Alive, Grace Notes, Open Your Eyes, and Feeling at Home, she has inspired millions to pursue more fulfilling lives. She lives with her husband in New York City and Stonington Village, Connecticut.

From the Back Cover

Alexandra Stoddard continues her creative and insightful guidance by showing us how to make our homes a real expression of our true selves. Starting with the Fifteen Defining Principles of Interior Design, Stoddard grounds us in the classic standards that make any home timeless and follows with inventive suggestions. Her own bold ideas about color, pattern, and texture are affordable tips from her own vast experience involving every imaginable decoration problem. From lighting a room to adding fabrics, furnishings, and the perfect finishing touches, she offers her expertise while always encouraging us to listen to our inner voice for the final answer.

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Publisher
William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0380728591
ISBN 13 
9780380728596
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
512
Rating
  • 3.77 out of 5 stars
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