HouseBeautiful DecoratingStyle [Hardcover]

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Hearst Books (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588161994
• ISBN-13: 978-1588161994
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,938,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not very stylish, December 15, 2002

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Amy Hilliard (VA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HouseBeautiful DecoratingStyle (Hardcover)

I usually like House Beautiful books. They may not have very substantive text, but the photos are usually gorgeous. The pictures in this book did not save it from going in my reject pile. The book just left me bored. Those of you who have the previous House Beautiful Decorating with Style book, and were hoping this new version was updated, you are in for a disappointment like myself. It is a rehash of the previous edition.

Better sources:
1)The Ultimate Home Style Guide by Katherine Sorrell - almost all styles are representd here with enough details on colors, fabrics, and style elements to create the look yourself.

2) Homes & Gardens Book of Design - I don't much care for Homes & Gardens magazine, but I like this book. Good for inspiration. Shows beautiful photos of many different styles.