“Filled with inspiring projects for decorating a first apartment or sprucing up an existing interior....recommended for public libraries.”—Library Journal. “Both down-to-earth and inspiring...leads neophytes through the accouterment needed to set up...from scratch.... Here’s what I love about this book—page after illustrated page on the bottom-line basics.”—The Washington Post.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this book and I am not decorating my first apartment,
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This review is from: Decorating Your First Apartment: From Moving In to Making It Your Own (Hardcover)
Parents definitely buy this book for your college-going kids! Others will enjoy it as well, but the style will most appeal to people under 40. The style is kind of funky-modern. I just bought the book, so I have not read the whole thing, but so far so good. It has instructions and materials lists for creating all the looks in the photos which is lacking in many interior design books. It also has general decorating tips.Bonus: It describes typical problems to look for in an apartment and how to evaluate an apartment for these problems. It describes potential problems and red tape with the landlord, and how to avoid them, and it explains the renter's contract as well. If you have just started exploring interior decoration, or are looking for your first apartment or tips to refresh your current one, buy this book!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I needed 7 years ago,
By A. Blakey (Fort Smith, AR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorating Your First Apartment: From Moving In to Making It Your Own (Paperback)
I don't actually own this book. I only looked at it in the bookstore. So, you may want to take my advice with a grain of salt.However, this is exactly the book that I was trying to find seven years ago when I rented and wanted to invoke a bit of style into my living space. I was even tempted to buy it now that I own my second house. The only thing that discouraged me from doing so was the beginning section, which focuses on the basics of renting--i.e. selecting an apartment. However, the meat of the book that talks about decorating seems to be excellent. It has inexpensive and temporary decorating ideas. It is perfect if you want to spruce up your space without making permanent and expensive changes. I can't wait for Paige Gilchrist to come out with a book for homeowners living on a pathetic budget!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very Basic Information,
By April Elizabeth "mom and grandma" (Canton OH) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorating Your First Apartment: From Moving In to Making It Your Own (Paperback)
If you're very young and just leaving the nest this book's for you. Otherwise you already know all of this and are ready for soomething more advanced.
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