| Item 9781588166036$7.20 - $34.27  up to $1.03 CashbackWith 464 information-packed pages and more than 500 gorgeous color photos, The Home Book is sure to become the homeowners bible on interior design. A beautiful object in itself, this book will grace every (perfectly chosen) coffee table...but only after this hardworking guide has been pored through and turned to again and again for pract... | |
With 464 information-packed pages and more than 500 gorgeous color photos, The Home Book is sure to become the homeowners bible on interior design. A beautiful object in itself, this book will grace every (perfectly chosen) coffee table...but only after this hardworking guide has been pored through and turned to again and again for practical, usable design insights. The volume begins by taking a hard look at the bones of the house: its site, light, and layout. Armed with those basics, youll know which elements you can improve, and how to work around those that cant be changed. From there, develop an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings, wall and floor coverings, and accessorieseach aspect of design receives detailed coverage. Finally, go through the house room by room to see what remarkable transformations you can achieve in every space, from the entryway to the home office, the kitchen to the foyer. The Home Book reflects House Beautifuls exciting style: fresh, bright and accessible, filled with insider tips from todays top decorators, and bursting with practical advice for real people. A Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.
Canadian production designer, art director, and costume designer Spier presents a beautifully illustrated decorating guide for anyone interested in finding, defining, and articulating the interior design that will make them happy. The text is divided into three parts, each addressing interior design from a different angle. The first looks at the physical character of a dwelling--the site, the architecture, and the interior layout--and how to factor those into interior design choices; the second focuses on the design components--the colors, fabrics, wall coverings, flooring, lighting, and other elements; the third approaches design room-by-room, discussing the purpose and requirements of each part of the house, and offering tips on pulling together the desired look for your rooms. Illustrated throughout with some 500 inspiring full-color photographs. Oversize: 9.25x11.25". Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Offering a complete course in interior design, a practical, richly illustrated handbook covers every aspect of decorating a home, offering a room-by-room survey that explains how to assess one's decorating needs and how to create an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings, wall and floor coverings, accessories, and more.
House Beautiful The Home Book : Creating a Beautiful Home of Your Own General
| ISBN | 9781588166036 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Hearst Books |
| Pages | 463 |
| List Price | $39.95 |
| Author | Spier, Carol |
| Publication Date | 11/04/2008 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 11.25 Inches (US)Width: 9.5 Inches (US)Thickness: 1.5 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 5 Pounds (US) |
With 464 information-packed pages and more than 500 gorgeous color photos, The Home Book is sure to become the homeowners bible on interior design. A beautiful object in itself, this book will grace every (perfectly chosen) coffee table...but only after this hardworking guide has been pored through and turned to again and again for practical, usable design insights. The volume begins by taking a hard look at the bones of the house: its site, light, and layout. Armed with those basics, youll know which elements you can improve, and how to work around those that cant be changed. From there, develop an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings, wall and floor coverings, and accessorieseach aspect of design receives detailed coverage. Finally, go through the house room by room to see what remarkable transformations you can achieve in every space, from the entryway to the home office, the kitchen to the foyer. The Home Book reflects House Beautifuls exciting style: fresh, bright and accessible, filled with insider tips from todays top decorators, and bursting with practical advice for real people. A Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.
Canadian production designer, art director, and costume designer Spier presents a beautifully illustrated decorating guide for anyone interested in finding, defining, and articulating the interior design that will make them happy. The text is divided into three parts, each addressing interior design from a different angle. The first looks at the physical character of a dwelling--the site, the architecture, and the interior layout--and how to factor those into interior design choices; the second focuses on the design components--the colors, fabrics, wall coverings, flooring, lighting, and other elements; the third approaches design room-by-room, discussing the purpose and requirements of each part of the house, and offering tips on pulling together the desired look for your rooms. Illustrated throughout with some 500 inspiring full-color photographs. Oversize: 9.25x11.25". Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Offering a complete course in interior design, a practical, richly illustrated handbook covers every aspect of decorating a home, offering a room-by-room survey that explains how to assess one's decorating needs and how to create an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings, wall and floor coverings, accessories, and more.
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