- Candice’s fresh, honest approach to design shows readers how to create rooms that are beautiful and functional, perfectly geared to what they love and how they live.
- With her trademark humor and sense of fun, Candice shares design secrets, smart tips, and practical advice to help readers plan and execute successful room makeovers.
- 24 dramatic before-and-after room transformations reinvent living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, basements, and more!
- Quick-read sidebars highlight favorite features and ideas that readers can use in their homes.
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CANDICE OLSON is one of North America’s leading designers. Her television series, Divine Design with Candice Olson, has been seen by millions. Her popular show Candice Tells All airs on HGTV in the United States and on W Network in Canada.
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87 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My husband and I love the show and believe that Candice is the ONLY designer we would ever hire to decorate our home (if I didn't do it myself). This book is great because it contains the designs that appear on the show and allows us to view them in detail (since it's hard to grasp everything in 30 minutes). The ideal reader for this book is someone who loves Candice, loves the show, and is not looking for hand-holding, step-by-step information. It's for those of us who see something we like and then want to incorporate portions of one (or more) of her designs in our own environment.
56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Sunny Skies
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a big Candice Olson fan and she is my Mom's favorite TV designer/decorator. This book DOES feature projects from her TV show, but this was a plus for me. I have TIVO'd and recorded on DVD my favorite shows, but this is a great companion to the show. The advantage of the book it that you can focus in on a detail you might not have noticed on the show. There were actually two redesign projects in the book I have not seen on TV, so that was nice bonus. What I really like about this book is that the before and after pictures were of the same perspective AND the photography/lighting of the rooms was top notch. Even the smaller photos of the before rooms are clear.
Even if you've never seen Candice Olson's TV show (Divine Design) you will find this book chock full of great photos, descriptions and her complete layout of each room. If you have never seen her work, when you see the before pictures, then the after pictures your mouth will drop open. It's amazing what she can do. What I like about Candice as a designer is that her designs are totally focused on creating a beautiful design but also incorporating a family's lifestyle into the design. She does not just create "show rooms" she makes the rooms functional for the family. My only quibble, which is the same quibble I have about the TV show is that there are no costs listed. You have NO idea how much these rooms costs! Saying that, I would gladly save my money to have her come and decorate a few rooms in my house! It's too bad for me she lives in Canada and not the U. S.
What are my thoughts on this book..."How Divine."
Even if you've never seen Candice Olson's TV show (Divine Design) you will find this book chock full of great photos, descriptions and her complete layout of each room. If you have never seen her work, when you see the before pictures, then the after pictures your mouth will drop open. It's amazing what she can do. What I like about Candice as a designer is that her designs are totally focused on creating a beautiful design but also incorporating a family's lifestyle into the design. She does not just create "show rooms" she makes the rooms functional for the family. My only quibble, which is the same quibble I have about the TV show is that there are no costs listed. You have NO idea how much these rooms costs! Saying that, I would gladly save my money to have her come and decorate a few rooms in my house! It's too bad for me she lives in Canada and not the U. S.
What are my thoughts on this book..."How Divine."
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of my two favorite design books (Nate Berkus' Home Rules is the other). After watching Divine Design for years, I was using many of the principles learned there as I started a major renovation. I was happy to see this book and ordered it immediately. The only thing that was disappointing is that it only features designs that have been previously featured on Divine Design (I remember them all). I was hoping for a few tips from other projects. But I definitely refer to it regularly when making those small but important choices in renovation.
71 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love watching Candice Olson; I think she has the best design show on TV at this time, due to her and her crews personality, along with her magnificent style. Very seldom do I see a room that she designed that I don't particularly care for.
My sister and daughters were laughing at me after I told them that I was recording all of Candice Olson's Devine Design show on TV that I was able to watch for about 2 months prior to Christmas. So as a late Christmas gift my sister gave me Candice Olson's on Design book.
I love the book; it's very different looking at the rooms that's she designed on TV in a book and the pictures are just as great if not better. There's only 1 problem I found, the master bedroom design under the title "Best for Last" pages 90-95 the diagram (on page 92) does not belong to that design, it actually belongs to the master bedroom design under "Graciously Grown-Up" pages 102-107. All and all it is a great book; it includes some of my favorites, like a little girl's bedroom, a small picture of a Nursery, the Mom and Dad's Oasis master bathroom, the Devine Dining Room along with some new favorites from shows that I've missed. I look forward into seeing what else Candice Olson comes up with.
My sister and daughters were laughing at me after I told them that I was recording all of Candice Olson's Devine Design show on TV that I was able to watch for about 2 months prior to Christmas. So as a late Christmas gift my sister gave me Candice Olson's on Design book.
I love the book; it's very different looking at the rooms that's she designed on TV in a book and the pictures are just as great if not better. There's only 1 problem I found, the master bedroom design under the title "Best for Last" pages 90-95 the diagram (on page 92) does not belong to that design, it actually belongs to the master bedroom design under "Graciously Grown-Up" pages 102-107. All and all it is a great book; it includes some of my favorites, like a little girl's bedroom, a small picture of a Nursery, the Mom and Dad's Oasis master bathroom, the Devine Dining Room along with some new favorites from shows that I've missed. I look forward into seeing what else Candice Olson comes up with.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Youri
Format:Paperback
As a normal guy who enjoys interior design and Candice Olson's "Divine Design" in moderation I was interested in purchasing this book as a gift for my mother unfamiliar with the show. I was definitely not disappointed with the quality of the layout and most importantly for those who watch the show or have simply heard of this best selling book, the pictures truly speak for themselves. Very clear, bright and they truly allow you to visualize the spaces created for yourself. What stops me from giving the book 5 stars however is that despite the show and Candice being Canadian I think she could have done a great service by providing a reference list for where readers can purchase similar items and accessories found in the remodels, even if they were in Canada. I love the metal chairs found on p.21 for example, as well as some of the coffee tables and chairs that you can see throughout. Highly recommended for any fan of the show,anyone who likes to dream of the perfect interior and to get some great remodeling and interior design ideas.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Book Lover,
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The more I watch what Candace Olson does in her TV show, the more impressed I am with her creativity and style. This book is good, in that you get focused views and explanations of different rooms. But for me, the "how does she do it" was missing. It seems like the book is good at analyzing the finished product, but not explaining how to get there.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I like almost everything that Candice Olson does on her tv show. Traditional with a twist, or something to that effect is her motto. This book was published in 2006... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tacey S Hellewell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This will be a great book to keep for reference in the future when I do more decorating. No one is as good as Candace when it comes to putting together a beautiful room.
Published 5 months ago by Sherry A. Rendon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I like the series of Candice Olson books. She presents "before" and "after" photos and the reasoning behind her decisions. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RKD
5.0 out of 5 stars
daughter in law gift
I never heard a complaint so I guess she loved it. She is very creative and I bet she put the ideas to use.
Published 5 months ago by Linda Rowland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Candice Olson on Design: Inspiration and Ideas for Your Home
Candice Olson is my favorite interior designer and she doesn't let you down with her informative and beautiful book on ideas for our homes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by DESAFIA
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Thrilled
This book wasn't what I expected. I absolutely love everything Candace does. These photos were too simple. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DH
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry--Not worth it
Though I love Candice, and thought this would be the best of the three books I purchased, I found this book is too old to be useful. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Desultory Designer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiration on design
The text is from a much older tv show but it is informative and does help you through certain applications of design that often cause challenges.
Published 18 months ago by dezining-diva
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of great pictures
Candice Olson is one of my favorite designers. Her book has been a great use to me in helping my own clients view pictures that help them imagine what their rooms could look like. Read more
Published on June 15, 2011 by Iris P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Candice Olson ROCKS!
I love her show and her book is awesome! Her designs are warm, inviting and very attainable. Hope she publishes more books!
Published on January 18, 2011 by HappyCal
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