Download or read book Home Decorating For Dummies written by Katharine Kaye McMillan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you long to create picture-perfect rooms but can’t quite seem to achieve them? Do you want better functioning spaces for working, playing, or living? Do you clamor to express your personal style? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, you’ve turned to the right source for real answers from the pros. Home Decorating For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for all kinds of people in all kinds of decorating situations, including: First-time buyers or renters. You have a whole new place to decorate. Where do you start? Second- or third-time home buyers. Whether you’ve gone up or down in size, stayed in the same region or moved to a whole new one, you need to know how to make your old furniture work in a new setting, how to add furnishings, and how to make your style seem fresh. Newly blended families. He has furniture, she has furniture, they have furniture. Can it all work together harmoniously? Indeed! And anyone else who loves decorating. Don’t forget: Imagination counts. Each part of Home Decorating For Dummies, deals with a broad area of decorating, and each chapter contains specific and detailed information. You'll discover tips on Basic planning – where to begin when you want to start decorating Creating surface interest – the effects of color, pattern, and texture, and the problems created by too much or too little of them Creating backgrounds – what you need to know about the special decorating requirements of your walls Tackling tough rooms – how to effectively decorate rooms that have special functional requirements Accessorizing with art and other stuff – adding the final flourishes to every space in your place Home Decorating For Dummies, 2nd Edition contains all the basics – including how to figure out what you can spend; how to spend it; and the latest and greatest in styles, trends, and technology. What do you do with your space next? The possibilities are endless.
Download or read book Interior Design written by Karen Mitchell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-11 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Want To Know How To Decorate On A Budget? Are you looking for the best ways to design your home? Do you want to decorate your home but don't want to spend a lot of money? Inside we give you the best colors and layouts to use for any apartment or house layout. After reading this book you will know how to maximize your space visually and apply these professional techniques inexpensively.
Download or read book Big Design Small Budget written by Betsy Helmuth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As seen on the TODAY Show! Homeowners and renters of all means dream of having a beautiful home. With the lingering recession, many of us have less to work with but still long to live in style. Big Design, Small Budget makes luxury an affordable reality. In this DIY home decorating handbook, Helmuth reveals insider tips and her tried-and-tested methods for designing on a budget. In the past year, Helmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions through live teaching workshops, guest columns, television appearances, and interviews. Now, she has distilled her expertise into this practical guide. The chapters follow her secret design formula and include creating a design budget, mapping out floor plans, selecting a color palette, and accessorizing like a stylist. It’s time to start living in the home of your dreams without maxing out your credit cards. Learn how with Helmuth’s Big Design, Small Budget!
Download or read book The Interior Design Handbook written by Frida Ramstedt and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home. Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic principles behind interior and styling—what looks good and, most of all, why it looks good. The Interior Design Handbook teaches you general rules of thumb—like what the golden ratio and the golden spiral are, the proper size for a coffee table in relation to your sofa, the optimal height to hang lighting fixtures, and the best ways to use a mood board—complete with helpful illustrations. Use The Interior Design Handbook to achieve a balanced, beautiful home no matter where you live or what your style is.
Download or read book The Interior Design Reference Specification Book written by Linda O'Shea and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIV In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. You’ll also find interviews with top practitioners drawn across the field of interior design. —Fundamentals provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers. —Space examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns. —Surface identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues. —Environments looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell. —Elements describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories. —Resources gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research. /div
Download or read book Interior Design written by Simon Brake and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interior Design, how to start Get this Amazon bestseller today. Have you been looking at this drab room far too long, wishing the interior design fairy would wave her magic wand and give you a makeover? Well, wait no more. We can guide you through a step-by-step process of how to create incredible designs and experience all the personal satisfaction that comes along with it. In our book, you'll learn how to... Follow the principles of interior design to create professional results. Find your design style that will give you beauty, comfort, and excitement. Plan and execute a professional look that won't break the bank. Start your design project and create a step-by-step plan of success. Uses color, fabrics, textures, patterns, and accent pieces to give your room warmth and energy. Design around a focal point to capture attention and create interest in your space. Utilize space and design lines to direct the eye and move the people throughout the space. Avoid the pitfalls that doom a design project before it gets started. Maintain a budget that enables you to have what you want at an affordable price. HAVE FUN!!!! A word of warning, once you feel the thrill of designing a space that is warm and cozy, elegant, fun, nostalgic, modern, contemporary, or playful, you'll change from a TV watching "wanna be," to an "all in" designer. So, kiss that drab space goodbye and turn your dreams into a beautiful new reality that you'll want to come home to every night. After reading our book, you'll have the confidence and courage to create the look you've been wanting without questioning every decision and expense. Your designs will show the new you as well, reflecting your personality and bold spirit. The more you learn, the more willing you'll be to take a calculated risk, to step out of your comfort zone and make that design dream happen. Instead of searching for the perfect home, you'll create it. Great design can also make you money if you're getting ready to sell your home. When you know where and how to add those attractive designer touches, you'll attract more buyers, and sell your home quicker for a higher price. Think about it; then you'll be able to start all over with another fun design adventure. So, are you ready to join us and embark on one of the most creative and rewarding endeavors you could imagine? Good! We're ready to help you find that perfect balance between comfort, beauty, and excitement. So, let's get started, shall we? Get your copy today!
Download or read book The Nesting Place written by Myquillyn Smith and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the home--and life--you've always wanted with the help of popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) as she helps you free yourself to take risks and find beauty in imperfection. Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality--especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with kids, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people--and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests and everything to do with making peace with the natural imperfection and joy of daily living. Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes and countless seasons of life, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home, and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style--without breaking the bank. Full of simple steps, practical advice, and beautiful, full-color photos, The Nesting Place gives you the tools you need to: Cultivate a home that works for you and your family Transform your home into a place that's inviting and warm for family and friends Discover your own personal style There is beauty in embracing the lived-in, loved-on, and just-about-used-up aspects of our homes and our daily lives--let Myquillyn show you how. Praise for The Nesting Place: "This book made me look at every room in my house differently, with a new lens of creativity and beauty and possibility. It inspired me to reclaim my home as sacred space, ripe with opportunities to celebrate and create memories and moments." --Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect and I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet "This highly personal account about embracing imperfection and finding contentment in your home is like sitting down with a good friend and talking about the stuff that really matters. The Nesting Place is full of approachable ideas, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart." --Sherry Petersik, home blogger; bestselling author of Young House Love
Download or read book The Fundamentals of Interior Design written by Simon Dodsworth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure to the interior design process and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and the confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings. The book features a variety of diagrams and talking points to encourage students and practitioners to think about key issues such as understanding spatial relationships and the use of sustainable materials. This second edition includes new case studies focusing on well-known international interior design studios, such as Conran and Partners, UK, Slade Architecture, US, Gensler, US and award winning architects Chae-Pereira in South Korea. The introduction of interviews with contemporary interior designers allows readers an insight in to the working world of interior design. The new projects allow students to explore what they have learned in each chapter through experimentation and these activities encourage creativity and further learning.
Download or read book The Key of Interior Design Illustration of Methods and Principles written by Nikita Mittal and published by STANDARD BOOK HOUSE SINCE 1960. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★About The Book: The ‘Key of Interior Design’ is a book which may unlock the door leading towards the realm of Interior Design for the Interior design aspirants or beginners, by providing them detailed but precise knowledge required to step in this lavish field of design in a very simplified and easiest manner without claiming the originality of the work done. This book covers all the topics ranging from Interior design history, design methodology and principles, colour scheme guide, in addition to different graphical representations which are mandatory to know about, before preparing blue prints or plans of any space provided, to the information regarding various interior decorating elements like furniture, finishes, furnishings and accessories, as well as the building materials etc. It is an all in one reference guide for all the Interior design undergraduates, which I have compiled as per my experience after going through all the subject matter handed over to me during my academic years in order to solve the issue of surfing relevant topics of interior design from a large pile of books, hence, making it easier for those who are wearing the shoes that I once wore. I look forward towards the appreciations from the readers for this attempt of mine and I also at the same time would appreciate the improvements in the text from the same. ★About The Author: M.A English, (Himalayan Garhwal University, District. Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand) B.sc (Hons.) Interior Design, (Punjab Agricultural University, College of Community Sciences, Ludhiana) ★Book Details: ISBN : 978-81-943597-5-3 Pages: 140 + 3 Hardbound Edition:1st, Year -2021 Dimensions : 1.3 x 18 x 26 cm Item Weight : 600 g ★PUBLISHED BY: STANDARD BOOK HOUSE Since 1960 Unit of Rajsons Publications Pvt Ltd Regd Office: 4262/3A Ground Floor Ansari Road Daryaganj New Delhi-110002 +91 011 43551185/43551085/43751128/23250212 Retail Office : 1705-A Nai Sarak Delhi-110006 011 23265506 Website: www.standardbookhouse.com A venture of Rajsons Group of Companies
Download or read book Styled written by Emily Henderson and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The ultimate guide to thinking like a stylist, with 1,000 design ideas for creating the most beautiful, personal, and livable rooms. It’s easy to find your own style confidence once you know this secret: While decorating can take months and tons of money, styling often takes just minutes. Even a few little tweaks can transform the way your room feels. At the heart of Styled are Emily Henderson’s ten easy steps to styling any space. From editing out what you don’t love to repurposing what you can’t live without to arranging the most eye-catching vignettes on any surface, you’ll learn how to make your own style magic. With Emily’s style diagnostic, insider tips, and more than 1,000 unique ideas from 75 envy-inducing rooms, you’ll soon be styling like you were born to do it.
Download or read book Interior Design Visual Presentation written by Maureen Mitton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-27 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, updated edition of the successful book on interior design Interior Design Visual Presentation, Second Edition is fully revised to include the latest material on CAD, digital portfolios, resume preparation, and Web page design. It remains the only comprehensive guide to address the visual design and presentation needs of the interior designer, with coverage of design graphics, models, and presentation techniques in one complete volume. Approaches to the planning, layout, and design of interior spaces are presented through highly visual, step-by-step instructions, supplemented with more than forty pages of full-color illustrations, exercises at the end of each chapter, and dozens of new projects. With the serious designer in mind, it includes a diverse range of sample work, from student designers as well as well-known design firms such as Ellerbee and Beckett Architects and MS Architects.
Download or read book Beginners Book of Home Decorating and Interior Design written by Adil Masood Qazi and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are really interested in learning about interior design, than this book is exactly you would want to read. Beginners book of home decorating and interior design is a great book if you want to learn about interior design basics. From terms and terminologies used in interior design to what actually you need to know in order to learn and practice interior design profession this guide has everything. It has been divided into simple stages for easy understanding. Try this home interior decorating and design guide, and start practicing your interior ideas today.
Download or read book Homebody written by Joanna Gaines and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style. Room by room, Homebody gives you an in-depth look at how these styles are implemented as well as how to blend the looks you're drawn to in order to create spaces that feel distinctly yours. A design template at the end of the book offers a step-by-step guide to planning and sketching out your own design plans. The insight shared in Homebody will instill in you the confidence to thoughtfully create spaces you never want to leave.
Download or read book Launch Into Interior Design written by Jenny Kennedy and published by Kennedy Literary Agency. This book was released on 2021-04-09 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launch Into Interior Design will guide the reader through all the skills needed to start a career in the design industry that would normally take years to develop. From creating relationships with contractors and suppliers, marketing strategies, and designing a project from the foundation to the finishing touches, this book gives the new or seasoned designer all the tools to build a successful career.Jenny Kennedy has brought over fifteen years of expert knowledge in design, paint, window coverings, wallpaper and flooring into one convenient, easy-to-read guide. With years of business management expertise, Jenny also provides must-have tips on writing a business plan, marketing strategies and what to avoid.Launch Into Interior Design is the essential know-how book for people interested in starting a career in interior design or freshly graduated from a design program. With this book and their creative talent, designers will have an insider's advantage to launch their career ahead of the crowd.
Download or read book The New Design Rules written by Emily Henderson and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the New York Times bestseller Styled, here is Emily Henderson's masterclass on interior design. “An approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love.”—Joanna Gaines Whether you’re embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily Henderson wants you to take risks with your home design without experiencing regret. In this visually driven decorating bible punctuated with photographs from real homes and colorful illustrations, she takes you through her entire process, including every single decision she makes when it comes to picking paint, arranging furniture, hanging window treatments, and deciding on lighting fixtures. You'll also learn when to hire a contractor versus an architect versus a handyperson, all the materials to consider (and why you might want to skip those marble countertops), proper measurements of the elements in each room, and so much more. By the end of the book, you'll feel more confident when it comes to visualizing the home of your dreams, and you'll finally know how to make it happen.
Download or read book Designing a Life from House to Haven written by Sarah Symonds and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you could transform your house into a haven in 10 simple steps? What if you became intentional about enjoying the design journey as much as the end result? How can a change in mindset relieve stress in the home design process? In Designing a Life: From House to Haven, popular blogger and stylist Sarah Symonds guides you through the intentional process of home design. This book will empower you to become a haven maker! A well-decorated house is not the ultimate goal. The real goal? Creating a haven to refresh, rejuvenate and restore your family to achieve the ultimate goal of designing a life. Utilizing a free 10 step workbook, Sarah walks you through how to: Adjust your mindset towards designDefine your design styleEstablish a Design VisionBreak down the design process into 10 simple stepsSolve real-life design problemsBecome a haven-makerFill a house with decor and it remains just a house. Design a life-giving space and it becomes a haven. Join the community of haven makers today.What Readers Are Saying:"Liberating""Groundbreaking concept""Real life problems, solved""Helpful for everyone at every level"
Download or read book The Martha Manual written by Martha Stewart and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From America's best known and most trusted authority on all things domestic, a fully illustrated guide on how to do everything: including organizing and decorating, cleaning and caring for your home and garden, celebrating, hosting, achieving career goals, and managing finances--and much more