Decorating Idea Book (Taunton Home Idea Books) [Paperback]

Heather Paper (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 1, 2005 | Series: Taunton Home Idea Books

Decorating is about being creative-being bold, taking a risk, trying something new. There's no right or wrong, only what works for you and your home.
"Decorating Idea Book" is filled with over 500 approachable ideas for every room in the house. To spark your own creativity and to help you create a home that reflects your personality, you'll find information on everything from room arrangements and furniture placement to choosing the right window treatments and showcasing treasured collectibles. From the floor to the ceiling and every space in between, "Decorating Idea Book" is your guide to creating a home that you love more and more every time you walk through the front door. "Fabulous. It works like a reference manual for homeowners and professionals alike."
--Lynette Jennings, creator and host of Lynnette Jennings Design

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About the Author

Heather Paper has over 25 years' experience in interior design and shelter categories as a magazine writer, editor and consultant to Kohler, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sherwin-Williams, and DuPont Corian. She conducts in-store design seminars and lives in Roswell Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561587621
• ISBN-13: 978-1561587629
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.8 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #615,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Pictures, Yes! But Also Great Description of What You See January 10, 2006

By John Matlock

Format:Paperback

I've never understood how people could look at a room, then look at the thousands of items available for sale at everywhere from thrift shops and Wal-Mart to the expensive Antique malls and put it all together in a way that makes an otherwise stark room look so much better. Then, of course, there's the little matter of color. And you mean that the color of the walls might change to reflect, or go with, or contrast with the color of the major bits of furniture -- what a concept.

This book is billed as an idea book. That is, filled with pictures that show you what can be done. And it is indeed that. But more than that, here is a description of why this particular item of furniture, why this particular color was chosen for this particular place, this particular theme.

Ms. Paper, what a name for an author, has degrees in both interior design and in jornalism. And since no photographer is credited, I presume she was also the photographer for the four or five hundred pictures in the book. She brings a great insite into explaining what she is showing in these rooms. This is a great coffee table book as well as a book of ideas of how you might want to make your home look.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic book, covers all areas!! June 30, 2006

By K. James

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I am currently pursuing a correspondence course in interior decorating and thought this book would help to augment my course materials. Well, my expectations were far exceeded, this book takes you step by step through the elements of design i.e. pattern, texture, scale,color, etc. Next, it outlines each area of home decorating with examples and suggestions, including great photos. Next, it takes you through each type of room and explains the purpose and the main considerations for decorating it. Great suggestions, examples!! I do not regret this buy.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of gorgeous and practical suggestions for adding that special touch of vibrancy to their personal living space November 3, 2005

By Midwest Book Review

Format:Paperback

The Decorating Idea Book offers the enterprising homeowner or apartment dweller a wealth of gorgeous and practical suggestions for adding that special touch of vibrancy to their personal living space. Full-color photographs on every page showcase the themes and coordination suggestions spelled out at length by the detailed text. Packed from cover to cover with innovative ideas for color, furniture, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, and storage, the Decorating Idea Book is an ideal resource for the "do-it-yourself" inclined who eschew paying out big money to professional decorators.