Better Homes and Gardens Decorating
7 primary works • 11 total works
Book 37
Book 37
Projects and tips for every room For more than 75 years Better Homes and Gardens has been one of America's most trusted sources for information on home decorating. Do It Yourself, a popular BHG special interest publication, puts a youthful, crafty spin on DIY decor. With refreshing ideas, clear directions, and beautiful photographs, this book will inspire DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels to spruce up their spaces--in a weekend or less. The 200+ fun, approachable home improvement projects in this book give readers achievable, stylish, and affordable ways to transform their living spaces. Projects run the gamut from quick and easy ideas that can be completed in an hour or two to more involved and time-consuming improvements, but all can be accomplished in a weekend or less.
Projects cover every room of the home: kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, and storage spaces, as well as outdoor living areas Includes both "hard" projects, such as tiling a backsplash, and "soft" projects, like embellishing a pillow or making over a piece of furniture Chapters focus on walls and floors, lighting, window treatments, decorative accents, storage, furniture, and more Concise step-by-step instructions are accompanied by full-color photos and/or illustrations For DIYers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and try something new, DIY Ideas provides all the inspiration and instruction needed to create the home of their dreams.
Projects cover every room of the home: kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, and storage spaces, as well as outdoor living areas Includes both "hard" projects, such as tiling a backsplash, and "soft" projects, like embellishing a pillow or making over a piece of furniture Chapters focus on walls and floors, lighting, window treatments, decorative accents, storage, furniture, and more Concise step-by-step instructions are accompanied by full-color photos and/or illustrations For DIYers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and try something new, DIY Ideas provides all the inspiration and instruction needed to create the home of their dreams.
Book 39
Achieve a casual, easy living style "Cottage" is a perennially popular decorating style, with the flexibility to adapt to changing tastes over the decades. It's associated with comfort, simplicity, and family-friendliness, and allows for a great deal of personalization. This all-new edition of New Cottage Style is packed with decorating ideas and inspiration to achieve a cottage look that's clean, simple, and light-all from the experts at Better Homes and Gardens. Completely updated, New Cottage Style shows you what cottage style means today, with new interpretations that keep it fresh, different, and current. You'll discover the secrets to creating harmony and simplicity with paint, furniture, fabrics, and accessories. Examples of homes in a variety of settings-the country, the beach, the city, and suburbia-will inspire you to bring cottage style to your own home, wherever you happen to live.
Shows you how cottage-style decor can be beautiful in any room Gorgeous full-color photos depict a wide variety of cottage-style homes Expert advice helps you interpret what makes a cottage-style space work and gives you ideas for implementing it in your home Who doesn't want to achieve a casual, easy lifestyle? New Cottage Style gives you practical ideas and decorating techniques to create a comfortable getaway look in any living space.
Shows you how cottage-style decor can be beautiful in any room Gorgeous full-color photos depict a wide variety of cottage-style homes Expert advice helps you interpret what makes a cottage-style space work and gives you ideas for implementing it in your home Who doesn't want to achieve a casual, easy lifestyle? New Cottage Style gives you practical ideas and decorating techniques to create a comfortable getaway look in any living space.
Book 43
Home Upgrades Under $600: Better Homes and Gardens
by Better Homes and Gardens
Published 3 June 2011
Affordable, achievable upgrades that bring big value to your home While many people want to upgrade their homes, the economic downturn has put the brakes on many big projects. The new focus is on sensible, market-smart upgrades for comfort, satisfaction, and value. Home Upgrades Under $600 showcases smart, easy projects for the budget-conscious but dedicated homeowner. You'll get a potpourri of upgrades not just repairs that are inexpensive but that add to your home's worth, livability, and appeal. 70+ projects that can be completed for under $600 and in no more than a few days All projects are homeowner-friendly, regardless of your skill set If you're a homeowner who wants to update or upgrade your home on a budget and in just a few days, Home Upgrades Under $600 has you covered!
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Ideas and instruction for adding a porch to your home The Porch Book is inspiring and broadly instructive, showcasing the beauty and benefits of adding a porch to common home styles. A gallery of inspirational ideas includes porches designed for enhanced outdoor living, with an emphasis on those attached to decks and patios. Plenty of attention is given to structural considerations, such as bolstering framing to add a porch to a deck, adding a roof, footings and foundations, insulation and weatherproofing, and wiring and plumbing basics. From simple covered steps to grand verandas, porches are inviting, comfortable, gracious, and even genteel. They can add warmth to the coldest facade, increase energy efficiency, and offer a sweet sweep of shade outdoors. Turn to The Porch Book and flip through a section of before-and-after photos that demonstrate how front porches can radically improve the look of a home. Then, choose a construction style that complements your home and get ready to bring some added charm to your living space.
Features before-and-after photos that inspire you to give your home's exterior a facelift Covers amenities that make porches more attractive, like lighting and fans, kitchen areas, decorative ceiling and wall treatments, flooring options, and much more Offers design construction topics, like using an architect, permit issues, adding entryways, and more Whether you're looking to upgrade an existing porch or build a new one from scratch, The Porch Book inspires and instructs you on everything you need to create a porch that invites you to slow down, sit back, take a big breath, and come together with family and friends.
Features before-and-after photos that inspire you to give your home's exterior a facelift Covers amenities that make porches more attractive, like lighting and fans, kitchen areas, decorative ceiling and wall treatments, flooring options, and much more Offers design construction topics, like using an architect, permit issues, adding entryways, and more Whether you're looking to upgrade an existing porch or build a new one from scratch, The Porch Book inspires and instructs you on everything you need to create a porch that invites you to slow down, sit back, take a big breath, and come together with family and friends.
Easy makeover ideas for every room in the house With hundreds of full-color photos, Before & After Decorating shows you how even seemingly small decorating projects can completely transform a room. From basic changes like rearranging furniture and adding accessories to dramatic transformations with paint, lighting, slipcovers, and storage pieces, Before & After Decorating illustrates the benefits of a variety of decorating projects. It's filled with easy makeover ideas for every room and in a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary to eclectic. Plus, an extensive resource section helps you locate materials shown in the book, complete with Web sites and contact information. Before & After Decorating will inspire you with Hundreds of before-and-after photos showcasing the impact of makeover projects 20 decorating projects with step-by-step instructions More than 40 room transformations, including three whole-house makeovers Whether it's small changes or dramatic renovations, Before & After Decorating shows you how to complete decorating projects that will have a huge impact on your home.
Home makeover ideas and inspiration from the experts at Better Homes and Gardens If you're like most people, you have trouble envisioning a room's possibilities, even if you've lived in a space for years. That's one of the reasons room makeovers are so popular in print, on TV, and online: they give people ideas for solving their own decorating challenges. Makeovers: Room by Room Solutions provides you with a variety of ideas and hands-on makeover projects for all the key rooms of your home. In Makeovers: Room by Room Solutions, you'll find an inspiring collection of before-and-after photos for every room of the home, from living rooms to bedrooms to kitchens and bathrooms. Key features of each makeover are highlighted so that you can see how the ideas might translate to your own home. Plus, idea galleries and makeover projects give you plenty of tools for resurrecting your dullest and most dysfunctional rooms.
Gorgeous before-and-after photos of real rooms show you the hidden possibilities in relatable spaces, with key features of each transformation highlighted Includes step-by-step instructions for a range of makeover projects, such as creating architectural interest with frames of molding, building a headboard, and reupholstering a chair Covers makeovers for every room-living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, baths, offices/hobby rooms, entries/mudrooms, and porches and other outdoor spaces If you're a DIY'er looking to spruce up any room of your home, Makeovers: Room by Room Solutions has you covered.
Gorgeous before-and-after photos of real rooms show you the hidden possibilities in relatable spaces, with key features of each transformation highlighted Includes step-by-step instructions for a range of makeover projects, such as creating architectural interest with frames of molding, building a headboard, and reupholstering a chair Covers makeovers for every room-living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, baths, offices/hobby rooms, entries/mudrooms, and porches and other outdoor spaces If you're a DIY'er looking to spruce up any room of your home, Makeovers: Room by Room Solutions has you covered.
Inspiring renovations and decorating schemes from real kitchens across America These real-life luxury kitchens give you inspiring ideas to transform your own kitchen into a room that is both functional and stylish. Richly illustrated with gorgeous full-color photos, Beautiful Kitchens showcases high-end kitchens from around the country. You'll get a tour of more than 30 different kitchens with photos taken from several angles within each room. The book is organized by style so you can "shop" photos for complete looks and get advice on how to pull elements together in your own kitchen. Beautiful Kitchens gives you High-end decorating schemes and renovations from real kitchens Hundreds of beautiful full-color photos that highlight each kitchen's features and elements Ideas for transforming your own kitchen into a high-end space This book gives you inside access to the most beautiful kitchens in the country. Whether you're looking to add value to your home or simply want a more attractive and functional space, Beautiful Kitchens will inspire you to restore your kitchen to its rightful place as the heart of your home.
