The Artful Home Using Art & Craft to Create Living Spaces You'll Love

by Sikes, Toni

• ISBN13: 9781600591716
• ISBN10: 160059171X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

Few things can transform a house into a home as well as original artwork and fine crafts. Whether it's a spectacular ceramic vase or a hand-forged metal chair, Toni Sikes illustrates how to select beautiful objects that express your individual sense of style and incorporate them into every room. Complete with lavish color photos, this inspiring guide will enable you to inscribe your personal signature on any space. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Welcome	p. 9
Creating the Artful Home	p. 11
Developing a Personal Style	p. 12
Learning to See	p. 15
Think Like an Artist	p. 20
The Art of Composition	p. 24
Understanding Design Principles	p. 26
Creating Vignettes	p. 32
Finding a Focal Point	p. 36
Playing with Scale	p. 39
Adding Texture and Material	p. 40
Appreciating Geometry	p. 42
The Character of Color	p. 45
Living in Color	p. 46
Exploring Color: A Primer	p. 50
The Art of White Walls	p. 54
Living with Beautiful Objects	p. 56
Dressing Your Home's Intimate spaces	p. 58
Decorating Creatively	p. 62
Establishing Relationships	p. 64
Opportunities for Display	p. 66
Displaying Small Treasures	p. 73
Adding a Showstopper	p. 74
Decorating Walls and Floors	p. 77
Bringing Walls to Life	p. 78
Arranging Artwork	p. 83
Finding Neutral Ground	p. 89
Styling Your Floor	p. 95
Selecting Floor Coverings	p. 96
Guide to the Artful Home, Room by Room	p. 98
The Entryway	p. 101
The Living Room	p. 103
The Dining Room	p. 112
The Bedroom	p. 115
The Bathroom	p. 118
Regarding Furniture	p. 121
Acquiring and Protecting Artful Objects	p. 127
Finding Art	p. 128
Commissioning Artwork	p. 131
Determining Value	p. 133
Collecting Artful Objects	p. 135
Care and Maintenance of Your Artwork	p. 138
In Conclusion	p. 142
Art Glossary	p. 143
Artist Credits	p. 148
Design Professional Credits	p. 154
Photo Credits	p. 156
Acknowledgments	p. 157
Index	p. 158
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