Home Comforts With Style : A Design Guide for Today's Living - Hardcover

Mary-gilliatt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840914335 ISBN 13: 9781840914337

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group, 2005

Synopsis

The perfect follow-up to Mary Gilliatt's Complete Room by Room Decorating Guide , this book takes readers through all the steps needed to decorate anything from a whole house down to one room, cleanly and basically with not only confidence and style, but heart and soul. Gilliatt takes homeowners through an entire house, helping them to consider what it is that makes them comfortable—both physically and emotionally—and considering all five touch, sight, taste, hearing, and smell. Topics range from darkness when sleeping and quiet spaces for reading or resting, to comforts of different family members, flea market finds, and family heirlooms. Gilliatt shows homeowners how to find sanctuary in their homes whether they are spending time relaxing, entertaining, being with family or pets, doing hobbies, cooking and eating, reading, or any of the other activities that go into their daily life.The latest from "the 'First Lady' of design-made-simple. . ."— BooklistOutstanding photography coupled with expert, clear, and insightful textGives readers a road map to follow when undertaking the formidable task of decorating or redecorating a homeGilliatt is a frequent guest expert on major home decor programsGilliatt's books have sold over 1.5 million copiesCovers every room, including kitchens and bathrooms

About this title

About the Author

Mary Gilliat is an internationally acclaimed interior designer and author of over 30 best-selling books on all aspects of decorating and design. She has been a design consultant to many major companies including Liberty's of London and writes for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic.

Edition details

• Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840914335
• ISBN 13: 9781840914337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160