Smart Approach to Home Decorating, Revised 4th Edition
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An all-new edition of the perennial favorite, Smart Approach to Home Decorating is an aspirational guide to introduce you to interior design. In updated text accompanied with over 400 gorgeous photos, this book explains everything a homeowner needs to know to design and decorate a house with professional results. Topics range from the basic principles of design, space planning, layout, and arrangement to choosing furniture, colors, patterns, and fabrics. This updated edition also features new information on current design trends and new materials. Design and decorate room by room like a professional!
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Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Design Basics
- Understanding Your Space
- Creating a Plan
- Decorating Room by Room
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Two: Color and Pattern
- Creating Excitement
- Introducing Pattern
- Texture
- Your Color Scheme
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Three: The Right Light
- Natural Light
- Types of Artificial Light
- Selecting Light Levels
- Types of Bulbs
- Determining Lighting Needs
- Light Fixtures
- The Role of Lighting in Architecture
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Four: Style Underfoot
- Wood Flooring
- Laminate Flooring
- Resilient Vinyl Flooring
- Ceramic Designs
- Natural Stone
- Carpeting and Rugs
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Five: Walls and Windows
- The Way with Walls
- Decorative Paint Techniques
- Painting Walls and Trim
- Selecting Wallcoverings and Borders
- Window Treatments
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Six: Distinctive Touches
- Elements of Design
- Special Details
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Seven: Furniture Facts
- Types of Home Furniture
- Making Choices
- Furniture Styles
- Judging Quality
- Recycling Your Furniture
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Eight: Room by Room
- Foyer and Hallway
- Living Room
- Family Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Bedrooms
- Children's Rooms
- Bathroom
- Working with Professionals
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Nine: Kitchen Design
- Set Priorities
- Basic Kitchen Layouts
- Choosing Cabinets
- Countertop Options
- Selecting Fixtures
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Ten: Bathroom Design
- Set Priorities
- Basic Layouts
- Types of Bathrooms
- Shopping for Bath Products
- Fixtures
- Storage
- Serviceable Surfaces
- What's Your Style?
- Design Workbook
- Chapter Eleven: Outdoor Living Areas
- Decorating Sunrooms and Porches
- Patios, Decks, and Gazebos
- Landscaping Tips
- Design Workbook
- Appendix
- Resource Guide
- Glossary of Home Decorating
- Photo Credits
