But Where Do I Put the Couch?: And Answers to 100 Other Home Decorating Questions

101 Real Decorating FAQs Answered

When you have a home decorating question, do you wish you had a team to consult? Now, you do! Home decor experts Melissa Michaels (The Inspired Room) and KariAnne Wood (Thistlewood Farms) answer 101 actual queries from readers like you.

As Melissa and KariAnne help solve these everyday decorating dilemmas, you’ll learn more about…       

Getting Started
What to do first, how to update your entire house, and decorate on a budget.
 
Style and Trends
How to find your personal decorating style, choose a timeless look, and make your home both kid and style friendly.
 
The Major Elements
Get foundational guidelines for flooring, wall décor, lighting, and more.
 
Furniture and Space Planning
How to place furniture properly, maximize open floor space, and redo rooms on a tight budget.
 
Color, Paint, and Patterns
Choose correct colors, learn paint basics, and express your creativity while avoiding clash.
 
Organization
Tame your junk drawer, declutter kitchen appliances, and manage the mess in a multipurpose room.
 
Accessories and Styling
Accessorize with confidence, showcase your favorite pieces, and own your style even while renting.
 
If you’re unsure about any area of decorating, chances are the answers are inside this book. Melissa and KariAnne can help!
 
 

Melissa Michaels is the creator of The Inspired Room, voted the 2015 and 2014 Better Homes and Gardens Readers’ Favorite Decorating Blog. With creative, simple ideas for decorating and organizing the home, she inspires more than half a million women each month. Melissa is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Love the Home You Have, Make Room for What You Love, and The Inspired Room coffee table book. She and her husband live in Washington, where they planted a church in 2009.

KariAnne Wood writes the award-winning lifestyle blog Thistlewood Farms, a tiny corner of the internet where all her stories and DIY's hang out and drink sweet tea. She also writes, photographs, and styles for several national magazines including Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas, Country Women, and Flea Market Décor.