Ideas for Great Home Decorating (Great Series) [Paperback]

Sunset Books (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation; 1st edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376012579
• ISBN-13: 978-0376012579
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,167,186 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 The book to get of remodeling or redecorating, September 13, 1999

By 

Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ideas for Great Home Decorating (Great Series) (Paperback)

This is definitely the book to get if you're planning to remodel, redecorate or even build a new home. There are lots of color photos featuring beautiful & unique ideas. This book makes decorating easy & enjoyable.

The book starts out by introducing design principles & styles. Then you get an in-depth look at windows, window treatments, wall coverings, & flooring. I love the many facts & tips sections that explain the pros & cons of materials.

The book also takes you through planning all the rooms in your house with questionnaires, layout ideas & lighting considerations. The tips on ideal shelving dimensions & ergonomics were very helpful.

Throughout the book there are also over 20 great ideas sections for various areas. Some include sunrooms, storage, & finishing touches. Budgeting, drawing plans, & hiring a professional are covered at the end.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BOOK ALL OF MY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS WANT TO BORROW, July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ideas for Great Home Decorating (Great Series) (Paperback)

THIS BOOK IS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE BOOK OF DECORATING IDEAS FOR ALL DIFFERENT STYLES OF DECORATING. THE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL THROUGHOUT AND THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM ! WHENEVER I SHOW IT TO ANYONE.....THEY ASK TO BORROW IT....AND I AM SURE TO REMIND THEM TO BRING IT BACK. I CARRY THIS BOOK WITH ME TO HOMES WHEN I CONSULT. IT IS DEFINATELY A BOOK I WOULD REPLACE SHOULD I LOSE IT.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for Me, December 12, 2001

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Suz54 (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ideas for Great Home Decorating (Great Series) (Paperback)

This book shows only photos of architecturally beautiful custom homes. So it might work for you if your home is already pretty "great" or if you are planning to rip out walls and do some major structural remodeling. It is NOT about interior decorating for the middle class tract-home owner on a budget. One of my personal gripes: What is with all the bath tubs, showers and master bedrooms facing huge, uncovered windows? Trying to scare the neighbors?