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New Decorating Book (Better Homes Gardens Decorating) |  | Author: Better Homes Gardens
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
List Price: $24.99
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Sales Rank: 11106
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 10
Pages: 312
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 9.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0470887141
EAN: 9780470887141
ASIN: 0470887141
Publication Date: September 20, 2011
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Product Description
bA revised and updated edition of the flagship guide from the authorities on home decorating/bpThe iBetter Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book/i has been the decorating resource readers have turned to for more than half a century. Like its predecessors, the iTenth Edition/i features solid instruction, hundreds of examples, and clear interpretation of design guidelines that generations of readers have come to expect. But this new edition of the classic decorating book also reflects today's approach to decorating—mixing styles for personal expression with an awareness of budget. pOrganized in two parts, the first section is filled with room-by-room decorating guides and home tours to cover broad sweeps of decorating topics. The second section is organized by integral design topic: color, furniture arrangement, flooring, lighting, etc. Plus, inviting photography is complemented by workbook-style illustrations to help novice decorators understand the application of design concepts to specific rooms.ulliAdvice for making smart color choices/liliWhat you need to know about mixing colors and patterns/liliHow to select and hang window treatments/liliWays to make smart use of wall art/liliThe essentials on color theory/liliTrade secrets and tips from real designers/li/ulpWhether you're a new homeowner, an apartment dweller, or looking to spruce up any tired space, iBetter Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book/i shows you how to give a real home high-impact style—without breaking the bank.
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