Decorating with Architectural Details [Paperback]

Philip Schmidt (Author), Jessie Walker (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2004

Decorating with Architectural Details offers the latest inspirational ideas for the most popular design trend in today's market. Incorporating classic design elements such as mantels, window seats, shelving, and more, homeowners learn how to turn a humdrum room into a distinctive living space. Readers can create a custom look for any room using the numerous style concepts. Hundreds of lavish photographs by renowned photographer Jessie Walker capture the inspiration and excitement of details and design elements in real-world settings.

Editorial Reviews

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"....provides inspiration as well as ways to find authentic accents...."

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Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Bronze Book of the Year Award.

Book Description

Decorating with Architectural Details offers the latest inspirational ideas for the most popular design trend in today's market. See how classic design elements such as mantels, window seats, shelving, and more can turn a humdrum room into a distinctive living space. Expanding on the trim and molding design ideas found in our best-selling book Decorating with Architectural Trimwork, this new title offers homeowners the ability to create a custom look for any room. Hundreds of lavish photographs by renowned photographer Jessie Walker capture the inspiration and excitement of details and design elements in real-world settings.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner (June 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580111572
• ISBN-13: 978-1580111577
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Decoration & Ornament

More About the Author

Veteran author Philip Schmidt (Golden, CO) has written bestselling DIY volumes on a wide range of home subjects, from green remodeling to storage to building treehouses.

Customer Reviews

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beginner's Education, November 28, 2004

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Lisa Hardy "Liser" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Decorating with Architectural Details (Paperback)

I have recently bought an old house that needs lots of work. I am new to home improvement and found this book really helpful. It is well-written and the practical approach makes it very accessible. Just flicking through the pages gives you loads of ideas and inspiration. There are technical drawings for a behind-the-scenes, how-to view. The photos are accompanied by clear (and occasionally witty) captions. There's also a useful glossary. I have filled three recessed nooks with shelves and am now renovating my staircase with the help of this book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of its Kind - Informative and Fun to Read, July 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Decorating with Architectural Details (Paperback)

I loved this book. Much more than a how-to book, so well written that I would have read it just for pleasure, even if I hadn't needed the detailed and clear practical instruction. Very historically informative. Reminds me of some of the best cookbooks: the reading of it is as much fun as making the recipes.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideas Galore!, February 23, 2006

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Deborah L. Crouse "Finicky Feline" (Pearland, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decorating with Architectural Details (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for someone in the construction phase of their dream home. There are so many pictures providing a pletora of innovative ideas. I really liked the construction pictures that depict how a few separate pieces of molding can create a spectacular design! I'm taking the whole book to my trim guy so he can have a 'visual' of exactly what I want. I've purchased a lot of books as a first time owner/builder, and I have to say, this was certainly one of the best!