The Essential Guide to Decorating
Vinny Lee(Author)
Murdoch Books (Publisher)
Published on 8. May 2002
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-85391-983-1 (ISBN)
Description
Covers all aspects of decorating your home, from painting and wallpapering to soft furnishings and accessories. 25 projects to suit every home are accompanied by clear, step-by-step photography. The book is full of inspiring ideas for every room of the house, from kitchen accessories to bedroom textures. Australian references.
Reviews / Votes
From the Interiors Editor of "The Times Magazine" comes an informative, innovative and illustrated guide to home decorating. Vinny Lee gives both the beginner and more adept decorator advice and tips on all aspects of home enhancement. Beginning with a section on the vast variety of techniques used today, it is followed by room-by-room chapters to enable fast access to what you need to know. From choosing a style to implementing it, from lighting to soft furnishings, flooring and wall-coverings, the design ideas are complemented by easy-to-carry-out projects such as beaded curtains, mosaic tables and glass splash-backs to give a room that personal touch. For anyone at a loss as to where to begin decorating and designing a room, this comprehensive, attractively illustrated book will go a long way to assist. From traditional to contemporary, soft hues or vibrant shades, feminine frills or masculine minimalism, all tastes are catered for ensuring the books appeal to all age spectrums and design proclivities. - Lucy WatsonMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
illustrations, photos, index
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 235 mm
Weight
1796 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85391-983-1 (9781853919831)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Creating your own environment; colour and texture; mood boards; style and period; seasonal living; fabriocs; planning your home; basic techniques; living rooms; bedrooms; dining rooms; kitchens; bathrooms; work and play areas; connecting areas.