Before and After Decorating

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• ISBN13: 9780470488034
• ISBN10: 0470488034
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-20
• Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books

Summary

This book contains more room transformations than the competition: 43, including three whole-house makeovers (which the competition does not have). Twenty projects with step-by-step instructions feature techniques that can be adapted and customized to suit the consumer. The book's photos clearly show the benefits of even small changes such as rearranging furniture and accessories, while dramatic transformations with paint, wallpaper, new lighting, slipcovers, and storage pieces will inspire consumers with a little more time to invest. An extensive resource section helps readers locate the materials shown in the book, with websites and contact information.

Table of Contents

Living Spaces

Elegant update

Fresh classic style

Rental redo

Create a cozy space

Play up the architecture

Unify with neutrals

Sixties overhaul

A seismic style shift

Seating arrangements

Decorating in stages

Dining Rooms & Kitchens

Try a lighter palette

Make a style move

Aging gracefully

Color courage

From contemporary to country

Banish dismal brown

Go darker for drama

Bring on the beige

The power of paint

Built-in character

Bedrooms & Baths

Trompe l'oeil transformation

Tie spaces together

Create seaside serenity

Pamper yourself

Take the color plunge

Find a middle ground

A new attitude

Plan for double duty

Tuscan style

Just add color

Clean and serene

Back to the past

Cosmetic changes

From kitsch to kid-friendly

Home Offices & Other Spaces

Eanted: professional space

Room to create

Hobbies welcome

Just add personality

A change of pace

A brighter welcome

Home Tours

Color scheming

Budget-smart makeover

Define with color

Resources and credits

Index

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