Easy Decorating Makeovers: Smart Solutions, Quick Changes, Do-It-Yourself Projects (Better Homes & Gardens) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author), Vicki Ingham (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens | Publication Date: August 15, 2003

Bored with your home's interior? Easy Decorating Makeovers can immediately help you see your home in a new light. This book shows you how to revitalize rooms by using what you already own and by making strategic purchases. Simple solutions include arranging a room around a focal point, finding balance by redistributing heavy pieces, pulling furniture into conversation groupings, creating your personal style with accessories, and tapping into the power of paint and fabric. The book features 50 before-and-after rooms and 15 do-it-yourself projects such as slipcovers, bedding, and woodworking. These makeovers are as sensible as they are beautiful—you can make some big-impact transformations in just one hour.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 1 edition (August 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696217228
• ISBN-13: 978-0696217227
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,775,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable Results!, May 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Easy Decorating Makeovers: Smart Solutions, Quick Changes, Do-It-Yourself Projects (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

I have read a ton of interior design books, and for the most part, I kept thinking I would learn through osmosis, by looking at the beautiful pictures and hoping for inspiration. Unfortunately, my home did not reflect my love of interior design, which for me, is the ultimate test of effectiveness.
This book takes Lauri Ward's "Use What You Have Decorating" book, which had some good ideas, and goes much further in showing you in each photo how you can arrange your furniture and accessories into a beautiful home. It tells you the basic rules, how to balance items visually, and why these tips work. Since I bought the book, I've been moving my furniture and rearranging my tabletops and I am amazed at how beautiful the results are. I'm ready to toss all of my old decorating books, and just leave this book on my shelf. I am surprised at how well this book has worked for me.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Before and After Pics!, April 23, 2004

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"mayaaraceli" (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Decorating Makeovers: Smart Solutions, Quick Changes, Do-It-Yourself Projects (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

I really love this book because of the clear before and after pictures. They take a room and rearrange it using the existing furniture and describe what was done. It is amazing what placement can do. You really get a sense of why certain rooms work and you take away furniture/object placement techniques to improve any room. If you are into furniture layout, you will love this book.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to help you give your rooms that complete look, December 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Easy Decorating Makeovers: Smart Solutions, Quick Changes, Do-It-Yourself Projects (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

This isn't a book for people who are starting from scratch with absolutely nothing. This is a book to improve the look of what you already have by just adding a few simple accessories. The examples they use are rooms that need the the finishing touches and the book gives you the explanation to complete the room.
For me it is always easy to start the room but not complete the overall look.
This book is a very useful source to complete your look.
I finally found the book to help me in this area.