Easy Style: 300 Decorating shortcuts ('better Homes & Gardens' S.) [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author)

Book Description

Series: 'better Homes & Gardens' S. | Publication Date: March 15, 1998

The busy person's handbook to stylish, current decorating.

Includes whole house schemes and room settings to quickly illustrate and teach design principles.

Translates 300 quick and easy ideas and projects from real homes into design lessons and stylish decorating solutions.

Organized by time requirements so the reader will immediately know the time and materials needed.

Shows true-life applications, using existing furnishings and problem-solving approaches.

Chapters range from weekend makeovers of several rooms to quick-fixes and flower arrangements that take only minutes.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Better Homes & Gardens editors have done it again, making decorating easier for amateurs. Decorating Shortcuts contains numerous photographs of rooms, with captions pointing out the simple design techniques used and how to achieve them. Some require only a rearrangement of furniture, while others require skill with a needle and thread. Instructions for projects are provided at the end of the book. Color explains how to use color combinations and what colors to use to achieve a particular look. Well illustrated, these books will be excellent for public libraries.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 1st edition (March 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696207664
• ISBN-13: 978-0696207662
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,686,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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112 of 113 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great ideas for such a little book ! :-), December 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Easy Style: 300 Decorating shortcuts ('better Homes & Gardens' S.) (Paperback)

This is a useful guide for decorating in that "New Traditional" style. It's full of great ideas that can be completed quickly and easily using the art of furniture placement, and ideas for combining flea market finds with what you already own. Chock full of full color photographs and ideas, plus the directions for implementing many of the featured projects. A great addition to the book collection of the ameture decorator.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Quick Results, April 4, 2005

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Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Easy Style: 300 Decorating shortcuts ('better Homes & Gardens' S.) (Paperback)

After watching HGTV perform miracles of decorating, now the average person wants the same quick fix. This book, by reliable Better Homes and Gardens, delivers ideas and techniques for a quick transformation.
Of course it helps if you're starting out with some nice pieces of furniture and accessories. The rooms are eclectic, shabby chic and the suggestions are easy-to-read bullets beside the photos.
Samples: fill a blank corner with wildflowers or even bare branches in a pitcher or frame several vintage record albums. Nineteen of the ideas have more detailed instructions at the back of the book. These include making a padded bulletin board, upholstering a headboard, and stamping designs on walls and fabrics.
The photos are large enough and the ideas easy to absorb. Even experienced decorators will pick up a few ideas.