House Beautiful
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Windows have a huge impact on a room's look, lighting and ambience and the design authorities at House Beautiful know how to fashion wonderful treatments to show them off to their best advantage. Whether the windows are mismatched, tucked in the corner, or very small there's a remedy, with every practical and creative aspect of the solution showcased. A comprehensive selection of imaginative ideas covers dozens of variations on classic formality, country charm and contemporary style, with advice on trims, tiebacks, valances, panels, shutters and more. Exquisite photographs display everything from bay windows to lovely French doors. From creating a mood to deciding between drapes and shades, from measuring the space to adding hidden tracks and hooks, it's all here!
All the design know-how anyone needs to decorate a new home or redo an old house is in this one-stop, all-encompassing, lushly photographed, and brilliantly conceived volume. Everything from home basics and working with space, to the art of colour and patterns, to the essentials for floors, windows, walls, and lighting is here. In addition to presenting fundamental decorating principles, this unequalled reference looks at different styles and suggests ways of adding drama to a space or period grandeur. Eye-opening pictures of beautiful interiors reveal how to fill even the smallest bedroom with simple comfort, showcase architectural features, make the best use of soft furnishings, and much, much more.
With the cleverness you'd expect from any "House Beautiful" guide, "Storage Workshop" tackles general storage systems and solutions before moving into individual rooms examining what works with various lifestyles. Beautiful, full-colour photographs illustrate and clarify every point throughout. There's advice on getting started, taking control, assessing needs, putting everything in its place and taking advantage of underused niches and architectural features, along with original ideas for displaying or concealing everything we accumulate!
With inspiring photos, specially commissioned illustrations and expert advice, "House Beautiful" can help make everyone's dream of a beautiful home come true - starting with the very foundations of decorating: the walls and floors. Every home decorating question is answered, such as: Carpeting or tiles? How to use colour to create a mood and how and when to refinish floors? Hundreds of great ideas shows how to enhance your walls and floors to add style, beauty and warmth to any space, be it a modern or traditional home, a country cottage or sleek urban apartment.