Complete Book of Home Decorating - Softcover

Editors Of Reader's Digest

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762105879 ISBN 13: 9780762105878

Publisher: Readers Digest, 2005

Synopsis

More than five hundred full-color illustrations and photographs complement this definitive guide to home decorating, which incorporates hundreds of creative ideas, hands-on techniques, and expert advice as it covers such topics as design, style, colors and patterns, furniture, accessories, and do-it-yourself projects. Reprint.

About this title

From Publishers Weekly

Tackling the field of home decorating, the editors of Reader's Digest provide a comprehensive, well-thought-out book whose five sections planning, style, color, decorating options and practical instructions cover everything needed to revamp a home. The photographs in this glossy volume offer inspiration for decorating any house or apartment, and the approachable text explains how to put together a particular look, whether classical, dramatic, rustic or streamlined. Panels containing style pointers show how each approach can be applied to other rooms in the home to create variations on a theme. The authors demystify the color wheel, show how to make sample boards and help readers choose between neutrals, earth tones and primary colors to create different moods. Furniture, flooring and lighting are also addressed, and for those who dare to do it themselves, the book explains the fine art of laying carpet tiles, putting up wainscot paneling, sanding wood floors and much more. Each task is explained with step-by-step illustrated instructions that detail the necessary tools and offer hints for professional results. With advice on inexpensive finishing touches and working with small rooms, this thorough reference will be especially welcomed by beginners.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

These books give practical interior decorating advice to amateurs. The Reader's Digest book is based on the decorating series "Creating Your Home." Much like Creative Home Decorating, the book that began the series, it combines all aspects of interior design but focuses on creating a particular look, such as a glamorous living room or a Scandinavian kitchen, with a review of the design aspects to consider. A number of do-it-yourself projects, from painting a room to installing vinyl flooring, conclude the book. Ventura's book begins with an overview of space, light, color, and furniture and continues with a thorough review of the options available when considering flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, color schemes, and lighting options for every room of the home. "Do and do not" tips are sprinkled throughout. Unlike the Reader's Digest book, Ventura's never veers off into how-to projects but focuses on providing all options available for an amateur designer. Both books are recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Readers Digest
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0762105879
• ISBN 13: 9780762105878
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304