The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decorating Your Home, Second Edition (2nd Edition)

You don't have to be an interior decorator to make your home look like a pro did it. You're no idiot, of course. You've got a grip on how you don't want your home to look. But when it comes to the nitty gritty of making your dream dwelling a reality, you feel like locking yourself in the nearest (messy) closet. This book provides all the practical information you'll need, plus countless ideas to spark your creativity as you add the personal touches that will make your abode "your place" in every way. In this book you get: Common-sense advice on making the most of the space you have. Help prioritize the projects in each room. Reality checks for planning and budgeting. Using the Internet as a tool to help you get up to speed on the latest decorating trends and more. Step-by-step instructions for measuring to scale . . . and more!! Mary Ann Young, allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers, has been an interior designer for 15 yeas. She owns a design and construction company with her husband, Tom, a design builder. David Nussbaum is a freelance writer specializing in food and lifestyle.…