Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Book of Home Decorating written by and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2005-03-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tackling the field of home decorating, the editors of Reader's Digest provide a comprehensive, well-thought-out book whose five sections planning, style, color, decorating options and practical instructions cover everything needed to revamp a home. The photographs in this glossy volume offer inspiration for decorating any house or apartment, and the approachable text explains how to put together a particular look, whether classical, dramatic, rustic or streamlined. Panels containing style pointers show how each approach can be applied to other rooms in the home to create variations on a theme. The authors demystify the color wheel, show how to make sample boards and help readers choose between neutrals, earth tones and primary colors to create different moods. Furniture, flooring and lighting are also addressed, and for those who dare to do it themselves, the book explains the fine art of laying carpet tiles, putting up wainscot paneling, sanding wood floors and much more. Each task is explained with step-by-step illustrated instructions that detail the necessary tools and offer hints for professional results. With advice on inexpensive finishing touches and working with small rooms, this thorough reference will be especially welcomed by beginners. "--Amazon.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Home Decorating written by Reader's Digest (Australia) and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reader s Digest Home Decorating written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Book of Home Decorating written by Reader's Digest Association and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are planning a full transformation for your home or adding finishing touches to a decorating scheme, this guide has all the answers. You will discover how to use lighting, mirrors, colours, fabrics and textures, as well as DIY instructions.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Book of Home Decorating written by Reader's Digest Staff and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sage Living written by Anne Sage and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfectly named style maven and City Sage blogger Anne Sage knows a wise truth: decorating our living spaces for our goals is the first step in making them happen. In Sage Living, she opens the door to covetable dwellings designed to boost the dreams of their occupants, from the sunny, open-air kitchen of a holistic nutritionist to the eclectic living room of a world traveler ready to put down roots. Thsi ebooks is filled with stunning interiors, engagingly written home stories, and hundreds of design tips for every room, Sage Living goes beneath the stylized surface to help readers decorate for the lives they truly want.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Home Hacks written by Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the hundreds of practical Do-It-Yourself home improvement and household hacks to simplify everyday life. Tired of spending your free time managing your home? Looking for ways to streamline your chores while saving time and money? In Home Hacks you’ll find clever DIY tips and tricks to do just that. Whether you are looking to organize your space, find simpler ways to clean including natural cleaning solutions, create systems to keep things tidy, keep your clothes in tip-top shape, or know which hooks are best for wall hangings, here you’ll find the smartest hacks to everyday problems. Try these hundreds of easy, quick, and efficient techniques to start implementing right away. From using a blow dryer to make dusting a breeze to whipping up an under-the-bed storage unit with items you already have, there are ideas for every need. Discover the best hacks for key areas of the life, such as: Kitchen advice from the heart of the home to simplify and enjoy meals. Organization tips for the home, computer, office and even you. Clear the clutter with advice to tidy every room in the house. Cleaning know-how to make the whole house sparkle using products from your cupboards. Home decorating ideas offer best choices from paint colors to inexpensive updates. Take care of what you wear including closet tips, stain removal, and clothes and shoe care. Additional, sometimes surprising, hacks are peppered throughout the pages with Easy Fix, Save Time, Save Money, Insider Tips, and Expert Advise quick-tips boxes. Finally learn the clever ways to tackle the chaos and get your house in order!
Download or read book Reader s Digest Home Decorating Manual written by Reader's Digest Children's Books, Limited and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing guidance on home decorating - form painting walls and woodwork to tiling, wallpapering and laying laminated flooring - this book helps you to discover the best methods for carrying out a whole host of household improvements.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Home Decorating written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A winning combination of inspiring ideas, decorating tips, and practical techniques reveals the secrets to transforming any room. With 430 full-color photos and illustrations and step-by-step instructions, readers can achieve professional-looking results with ease.
Download or read book Decorating Old House Interiors written by Lawrence Schwin and published by Sterling/Main Street. This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crafting with Flannel written by Sarah Ramberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add a flannel flair to every corner of your life with this creative collection of DIY crafts: pillow covers, tote bags, fabric pumpkins, coasters, bookmarks, and more! Very few fabrics elicit such a cozy feeling as flannel. With its universal appeal and inexpensive cost, flannel is a terrific medium to create new décor for your home, a unique accessory to wear, or a thoughtful gift to give. Featuring more than fifty easy-to-follow tutorials, Crafting with Flannel is full of creative and inspired crafts appropriate for all ages and skill levels. From quick and easy projects that take just minutes to make, to more robust ideas on a larger scale, the step-by-step instructions inside this book will help you create: Handmade gifts Personalized accessories Cozy home décor Festive holiday trimmings And so much more! Plaid never goes out of style, so channel the flannel and start crafting with it!
Download or read book Architectural Digest written by Paige Rense and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first and authoritative story of the rise of interior design from an intimate trade industry to celebrity decorators of today, as seen through the eyes of Architectural Digest and intimately told by Paige Rense--the magazine's iconic former editor-in-chief for over four decades. Respected as the international authority on architecture and design, Architectural Digest magazine gives readers an exclusive look into the most spectacular properties and private homes of celebrities and cultural figures, highlighting the work of the world's top architects, designers, and interior decorators. This volume celebrates the evolution of the revered magazine as told through the voice of its legendary editor for four decades, Paige Rense. An epic visual history of the magazine's meteoric rise penned by Rense, this volume documents exclusively and intimately the renowned magazine's history and cultural significance, and celebration of the ever evolving homes and lifestyles. This volume is full of candid recollections, commentary, archival covers, and interior shots of the magazine and also features the work of the world's top architects and interior designers such as Mario Buatta, Philip Johnson, Tony Duquette, and Sally Sirkin Lewis, as well as the homes of celebrities like Truman Capote, Sonny & Cher, Elton John, Diane Keaton and Ralph Lauren. Each chapter, written in the first person--is followed by lavishly illustrated anecdotes from Rense's memories of past issues. As the editor who gave readers a glimpse into the most enviable homes around the world, Rense is uniquely qualified to tell the story of Architectural Digest, a tale that her nearly one million loyal fans and readers of the magazine will be eager to read.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework written by Reader's Digest Association and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 1979 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of us take pride and pleasure in our needlework skills, while others of us have been drawn to sewing crafts but haven't been confident enough to try them. Happily, this book is a gold mine of instruction and inspiration for everyone, whatever your level of skill.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Home Hints Timeless Tips written by Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This versatile guide brings together more than 2,000 helpful hints, practical tips and remedies from days gone by and shows you how they can benefit your health, lifestyle, home and garden. All have been researched and tested and more often than not you’ll find the ingredients right there in your cupboard. Did you know you can make wooden platters look like new just by rubbing them with a solution of vinegar? Or that you can get your linen as white as snow by adding a few teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda to the washing powder? That a cold wristband can bring rapid relief to headache-sufferers? Would you like to learn how easy it is to make dried apples, apricots and other fruit without the use of preservatives? This versatile guide brings together more than 2,000 helpful hints, practical tips and remedies from days gone by and shows you how they can benefit your health, lifestyle, home and garden. All have been researched and tested for their practical application in today’s world and offer simple, effective alternatives to expensive products and those using toxic chemicals—and more often than not you’ll find the ingredients right there in your cupboard. The book includes: Safe, time-honored remedies to treat or prevent health problems Homemade cosmetics and traditional beauty tips to help you look your best Clever, environmentally friendly cleaning techniques to keep your home in tip-top condition Traditional advice for preparing great-tasting, nutritious food economically in the modern kitchen Tried-and-trusted principles of decoration and organization to make your home a welcoming haven The proven know-how of generations of gardeners to help you create a green space that is safe and chemical-free For each of the six areas of life covered in the book, topics are presented in an A-Z format with special features on topics of interest, such as essential home medicines, natural cleaning products, and a season-by-season guide to gardening.
Download or read book Mrs Howard Room by Room written by Phoebe Howard and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The reigning queen of Southern design . . . graces readers with another dosage of her classic aesthetic with twelve marvelous homes from across the country.” —USA Today Mrs. Howard, Room by Room is the follow-up to Phoebe Howard’s critically acclaimed Joy of Decorating and takes readers even deeper into the design process, revealing the seemingly small but essential tips and tricks that will help them imbue their own homes with Mrs. Howard’s celebrated Southern style and taste. The book is divided by room, with chapters addressing living rooms and libraries, bathrooms and kitchens, bedrooms, children’s rooms, and even outdoor spaces. Images of the most gorgeous examples of rooms are chosen from more than twelve spectacular homes in locations as diverse as New York City, Nashville, and Atlanta. Mrs. Howard, Room by Room is sure to capture the hearts of her many fans and will inspire new readers with Southern charm and design ideas. “The interior designer known for her stunning Southern style.” —Oprah.com “Few designers can capture the essence of sophisticated Southern design like interior designer, Phoebe Howard . . . Page after inspiring page of Mrs. Howard Room by Room, transports you to polished, perfectly layered, and timeless rooms, divided by chapter, illustrating her gorgeous and elegant, yet comfortable style.” —Color Outside the Lines
Download or read book Free Stuff for Home Decor on the Internet written by Judy Heim and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newlyweds, retired folks, house restorers, apartment renovators, interior decorators and others wanting to spruce up a residence can find all the free guidance they need on the Internet. Internet leads found in this guide include: guidance for windows, floors and furniture; special interest; and many projects, tips and general discussion groups. 150 illustrations.
Download or read book Practical Ideas for Home Decoration written by Ana Ventura and published by Loft. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books aims to be a useful compendium on home decoration based on atmospheres created by reputable artists, interior designers and decorators from around the world, while using the most innovative creations by international furniture makers. Directed toward the public at large, this volume offers a large amount of ideas, tricks, suggestions, advice and solutions for all those interested in decorating a home for the first time or remodeling an old house. " Practical Ideas for Home Decoration " is full of spaces that speak of warm individuals, lovers of the family life, or dynamic people with an intense social life, or even sensitive and romantic people with dreams for the near future. Today's home interiors aren't only to be displayed. They are used on a daily basis, so it's important that decorative elements are not only practical but that they meet the owners' personal expectations and reflect the way they look at the world. This book has been designed to be a model of inspiration for all those wishing to decorate their homes. Its pages are filled with fresh ideas and make for a well-varied source of inspiration, managing to cover the latest inter-national trends in decoration, from the most traditional to the most avant-garde. The book includes basic concepts for space layout, materials, colors, styles, fabrics, furniture, accessories and lighting, with an aim to cover all the basic rules in decoration. However, when deciding upon decorating an interior, it's necessary to compare other styles and trends, even on an international level. A home should meet its owners' needs and personalities while making each and every room special. This is the only way to make a home out of a house.
