Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design: Fearless, Fabulous Decorating [Paperback]

Christopher Lowell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2005

“If you can put together an outfit, you’re already overqualified to decorate a room,” believes Emmy Award–winning Christopher Lowell. Now he’s back with his proven Seven Layers of Design system to bring readers a lively blend of design theory and hands-on advice for fearless, fabulous decorating.

Christopher Lowell’s Seven Layers of Design solves decorating dilemmas by encouraging readers to look at a room piece by piece, layer by layer, from the floor up. With his humor, wit, and charm, Lowell breaks down the Seven Layers of Design to lay the groundwork for simple, yet stunning, home design.

Each chapter of Christopher Lowell’s Seven Layers of Design walks you through room makeovers with easy step-by-step projects; dramatic before, during, and after photographs; and useful sidebars that make decorating simple, fun, and rewarding.

•Learn why you should never paint a ceiling white.

•Create fabulous fakes using paint and plywood.

•Increase the value of your home with architectural detail.

Editorial Reviews

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"If you can put together an outfit, you're already overqualified to decorate a room," believes Emmy Award-winning Christopher Lowell. Now, the most popular and colorful personality on the Discovery Channel brings his proven Seven Layers of Design system to readers in a lively blend of design theory and hands-on advice for do-it-yourself projects. In this book, as on his program, Lowell brings his humor, wit, and charm to a host of decorating projects and ideas, making them simple, fun, and rewarding.

Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design solves decorating dilemmas by encouraging you to look at a room piece by piece, layer by layer, from the floor up. By following this process, home decorators can avoid costly disappointments and learn inexpensive tricks for changing the personality of a room. With his colorful presentation of the Seven Layers (Paint & Architecture, Installed Flooring, Upholstered Furniture, Accent Fabrics, Non-upholstered Furniture, Accessories, and Plants & Lighting), Lowell lays the groundwork for simple yet stunning home design. He demonstrates how color is the foundation of a room, why decorating a room around a favorite upholstery fabric is a recipe for disaster, how to create fabulous fakes using paint and plywood, why you should never paint a ceiling white, and how to deal with an interior designer.

Each chapter of Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design walks you through room makeovers with dramatic before, during, and after photos, and solves a variety of design problems. In "Even the Kitchen Sink," Lowell works his magic within the constraints of existing walls and appliances, countertops, and cabinets. "Home Office Haven" demonstrates how to create an efficient home office and still welcome houseguests. "Living Large" helps you to reduce clutter by making use of space you never knew you had. "Dining Room Drama" shows how to bring romance into any room of the house. There are also plenty of tips, secrets, and shortcuts to tackling a stylish Deco bathroom mirror, faux-finished kitchen cabinets, a chic chaise lounge made from plywood, and more. Best of all, most of these projects can be completed for under $100. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Christopher Lowell is the host of It’s Christopher Lowell, which airs in prime time on Discovery Home. On his show, Christopher brings his practical experience and creative talent to people looking for problem-solving ideas. He has an expanding line of linens and tableware at Burlington Coat Factory, furniture with Flexsteel and Office Depot, lighting with Catalina, window coverings with 3 Day Blinds, and his own line of paints. Christopher Lowell is also the author of Christopher Lowell’s If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!; Christopher Lowell’s You Can Do It! Small Spaces; and Christopher Lowell, the Hassle-Free Host.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter (March 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400082706
• ISBN-13: 978-1400082704
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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