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Abode a la Mode: 44 Projects for Hip Home Decor

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I sighed as I looked in the bag and saw what my girlfriend brought home, but this book is something I actually enjoyed using. I am too lazy to even shop for home decorating stuff, much less start diy projects, but these were easier than being dragged to all the stores. And they appealed to my frugal side, as well. As for style; I'm no expert, but when we have people over, they are always impressed. Definitely worth it.

What an unexpected project book. Oftentimes, when I see "hip" or "homemade" in book titles, my expectations of the quality of the projects presented is suspended. What a nice surprise. The majority of the projects are so well done that it makes this book worth your time and money. Even though my decorating style is not "hip", I definitely would recommend this book.

I think the best section of the book was the lighting chapter. Many projects were assembled using regular household or easily obtainable objects. There were several projects that popped out at me and really caught my eye. My favorite was the Domino Art on page 12 and 117. Wow! Other items I liked were:

* Art paper Shade Tube, pg 61

* Bowl brush holder lamp, pg 69

* Amoeba Light, pg 72

* Rolling 2-Tier coffee table, pg 97 (have seen this built on decorating shows)

* Crate Ottoman, pg 101

If you like "hip" modernistic décor, you will find this book an inspiration.

I thought this was a great book. The photography, in particular, is stellar.

I probably won't get around to building any of the projects in the book exactly as the author created them, but it is one of my favorite books of the year in terms of providing a great design influence. By that I mean that I really liked the feel and style of a lot of the projects, so that was where its value is for me. I also really like design that has a re-use & recycle slant to it, so this was up my alley. The book won't be all things to all people-- which one ever is?-- but if you like ReadyMade magazine, for example, and if you appreciate DIY modern design with a funky flair, I definitely recommend this book.

Great resource for the do it yourselfer with no talent! That is me and this book really helped to convert my studio from sad to chic. Thanks!

This book gave me the perfect way to provide personal touches for my first house. It's way better than the tv shows that offer home design ideas in that the book gives you clear, simple steps for projects that are inexpensive! I always get good comments from friends about the design ideas I got from this book.

This book primarily deals with making accessories for your home, and is full of great ideas for making things on the cheap. It provides just the inspiration a creative mind needs to take some great, basic design ideas and run with them.

In perusing this book, I've found ideas on just about every page that I can either utilize as the author outlines, or alter to my own design style (as the design style in this book is mostly for contemporary/modern or eclectic/retro interiors). Even better, the ideas outlined in this book all require very little cost, and are perfect for teens or college-students or young adults.

My only real dismay with this book is that it's light on design for functional furniture. It has a lot of ideas for making things like coasters, lighting, wall decor, etc. but is really lacking in functional pieces. One of the few functional designs shown in the book is for a chair that requires utilizing a pipe bender--and I don't know about you, but who wants to be bothered renting a pipe-bender, when we can go buy the same chair it shows us how to make at Ikea for $20?

Nonetheless, it's one of the better books I've seen in a while, where crafting for the home is concerned. It's hip, fresh, and a great resource for those of us who like to make something out of nothing.

Abode a la Mode hadn't been on my wish list for long when it disappeared!

To my great surprise & delight, a dear friend had it sent to me. She'll be visiting me next week - she's from France - and I can't wait to show her!

Filled with easy to re-create OR expand upon ideas, the book covers almost everything, from wall art & accessories to furniture & floors!

Instructions are concise, with inclusive lists of materials & tools. Photos & diagrams are clear & easy to understand.

This book is perfect for getting a jump start on design & decorating with economy, fun AND taste, and proves they needn't be at all mutually exclusive.

no croched tissue box covers in here... instead what you'll find are all those chic decor pieces that you wish you could afford in the hip little home decor stores in town. only this way you can if you're willing to put a little time into it.

Don't groan -- it's not yet another decorating book. It's the first decorating book that actually speaks to the twentysomething who wants to have a fab pad but can't afford all that stuff in the magazines or on TV. Ledoux shows ways to make cool things to decorate an apt or "place-owned-by-another" that people actually talk about and envy. I have actually used several of her designs and friends think I'm smarter and more creative than I actually am. And it cost me next to nothing.

I have a nice urban loft, but it was kinda plain. I took some ideas from this book, and man, what a difference! My place finally looks ready for dinner guests.