Living in a Nutshell: Posh and Portable Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

by Janet Lee

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A fireplace on wheels? A chandelier light by Xerox? A shrink-wrapped designer closet? These are just a few of the more than 100 stylish, innovative projects in this one-of-a-kind DIY decorating guide, with fresh ideas to fool the eye into seeing - and believing - that even a little lair can be more spacious and glamorous than just the sum its of four walls. A small living space doesn't have to look like an overstuffed closet. "Living in a Nutshell" is a must-have, do-it-yourself guide to transforming even the tiniest of rooms or apartments into an attractive, stylish, and fun living area - easily, affordably, and without the need for renovations or construction of any kind. Janet Lee, longtime interior style producer for Oprah Winfrey, provides a wealth of innovative and portable design ideas that are ideal for urban apartment dwellers and small space nesters on a budget who desire a charming, comfortable space that reflects their unique personal style.
Illustrated with more than 200 vivid and inspiring photographs specifically commissioned for this volume-including dramatic "before and after" photos of various rooms and projects - "Living in a Nutshell" is an essential decorating guide chock full of tricks of the trade and grand, stylish, yet surprisingly simple gestures that can help even the most frustrated "box dweller" create a beautiful home, no matter how small, transitional, or temporary it might be.
  • ISBN10 006220601X
  • ISBN13 9780062206015
  • Publish Date 26 June 2012 (first published 27 March 2012)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Harper Design
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 208
  • Language English