The Meghan Method: The Step-By-Step Guide to Decorating Your Home in Your Style [Hardcover]

Meghan Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2011

PUBLISHED REVIEWS AND PRESS:

"Martha Stewart meets the girl next door." - THE NEW YORK TIMES

"I highly recommend this book if you are serious about interior decorating, daunted by what you are about to undertake and want to get it right the first time. The Meghan Method is a book to be read, not just be inspired by, as you will learn how to become your own interior decorator." - Shannon Ables, THE SIMPLY LUXURIOUS LIFE

"When it comes down to it, (Meghan's) 'method' is simple: By following a decorating recipe, anyone can unleash their inner interior designer." - Andrea Boyarsky, THE STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE 

"Meghan Carter, explains step-by-step how to become your very own interior designer and she manages to break down the process in her charming laid back style so that everybody can confidently become a bona fide interior designer." - Anna, EUROPEAN CHIC

"This book breaks down the interior design process in an approachable and fun way. ...In a world of floor plans, space planning, and technical aspects of design, Meghan has synthesized the design process and brought in some wonderful practical planning skills." - Jeanine Hays, APHRO CHIC

"Besides Meghan having an amazing eye in interior design, she could be the hands down nicest girl I've crossed paths with -- EVER!" - Hallie Cahan, THE GLAM LAMB

"You'll be amazed by how helpful her methods are in figuring out your personal style and how to make it come to fruition." - Elise Jenkins, LOUISVILLE.com

"Instead of being another interior book with lots of pretty pictures, (The Meghan Method is) a comprehensive guide to decorating your home. Explaining every step of the process in an understanding and simple way there is something in here for both the amateur as well as the little more experienced interior enthusiast." - Caroline De Winter, CARRIE CAN

"It's jam packed full of fabulous decorating ideas and fun images. She takes you step by step through the entire decorating process. I just adore her." - Ashlina Kaposta, THE DECORISTA

"Her colorful and inspiring book walks you through the entire design process step-by-step.  You can even download worksheets from her website to keep track of the progression." - Desiree Leone, CHIC COASTAL LIVING

"This book is fantastic for those who need some help when it comes to decorating their home. Meghan lays it all out for ya." - Kim Johnson, DESIRE TO INSPIRE

"This is a recipe book for decorating. I'm going to take this home." - Shelia Gray, FOX-19 CINCINNATI

"I need some serious decorating help. Lucky for me (and for you!), Meghan Carter knows just what to do." - Crystal Paschal, MOM FOR LESS

"Aching to redesign a room but don't know where to start? The Meghan Method: The Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Home in Your Style serves as an organizational tool to help homeowners create the spaces they always envisioned." - PHOENIX HOME & GARDEN

"Meghan Carter never runs out of ideas to organize one room or an entire house. And she'd like to help novices spruce up their living quarters." - Eloise Marie Valadez, THE TIMES OF INDIANA

"Suited to the life you lead." - SHAPE MAGAZINE

Editorial Reviews

Review

"When it comes down to it, (Meghan's) 'method' is simple: By following a decorating recipe, anyone can unleash their inner interior designer." - Andrea Boyarsky, THE STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE 

"Meghan Carter, explains step-by-step how to become your very own interior designer and she manages to break down the process in her charming laid back style so that everybody can confidently become a bona fide interior designer." - Anna, EUROPEAN CHIC

"Meghan Carter, explains step-by-step how to become your very own interior designer and she manages to break down the process in her charming laid back style so that everybody can confidently become a bona fide interior designer." - Anna, EUROPEAN CHIC

"This book breaks down the interior design process in an approachable and fun way. ...In a world of floor plans, space planning, and technical aspects of design, Meghan has synthesized the design process and brought in some wonderful practical planning skills." - Jeanine Hays, APHRO CHIC

"I highly recommend this book if you are serious about interior decorating, daunted by what you are about to undertake and want to get it right the first time. The Meghan Method is a book to be read, not just be inspired by, as you will learn how to become your own interior decorator." - Shannon Ables, THE SIMPLY LUXURIOUS LIFE

From the Author

You Have Everything it Takes to Decorate. All You Need is the Know-How.
And that's exactly what I'm giving you. 

I boiled decorating down to it's very basics to create an easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipe that allows anyone - on any budget - to find their true style and decorate the home of their dreams. 

In this book, I walk you through the entire decorating process. Along the way, you'll discover how to: 

• Draw flawless floor plans.
• Mix patterns, incorporate textures & create perfect color schemes.
• Stay on budget and still get the room of your dreams.
• Score the best deals and find those one-of-a-kind, show-stopping items.
• Choose furniture, add accessories and select lighting.
• Hire professionals and tackle DIY projects.
• And much, much more.

By the time you're finished with this book, you'll have created the perfect room for you, custom tailored to the way you live.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Gem Multimedia (May 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982938705
• ISBN-13: 978-0982938706
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 1.3 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Find your inner decorator- with confidence- from Meghan May 11, 2011

By LSW

Format:Hardcover

This is a user friendly book that is like sitting down with your best friend-who, lucky you, just happens to be a talented and insightful designer- who supports you through the steps in changing your residence into your home. She is down to earth- the text reads like Meghan is sitting and talking right next to you- and as you read through the Meghan Method it develops your confidence in your ideas of what you want your rooms to feel- that's right- FEEL to you and look the way you want without spending a ton on a designer to tell you how THEY would like it to look. Spend that money on your room instead. Meghan guides you to confidently think thru choices to end up with a successful room design- and lessen the potential for design mistakes-another money saver. Have you ever entered a room and felt it was odd or irritating to your eye? That is because it didn't fit you or your ideas of comfort. Personalization and purpose are the keys Meghan works to give you.

The book is visually gorgeous and is easy to use. Meghan lays out everything for you in steps that are as detailed as you need/want. It teaches you in reasonable ways about design and remodeling. She has links to printable webpages for your personal planning purposes- and her website is also available for support. When you buy a self-help book you want it to be of value to you for a long time and this book is common sense, handy-man (woman) useful, and will support anyone in any type of dwelling, whether it is house, apartment, condo, houseboat- where-ever you live- in making choices to create a place of comfort, usefulness and positivity. You can dwell in a structure or you can LIVE in your home- Meghan guides you to make it really LIVING. Once you've got the Meghan Method in your hands you become your own designer- confident and in control of what you want your home to grow into, whether for now or in the future.

Addition to review July 10, 2011 - This weekend just caught Meghan at presentation at Pottery Barn in Kenwood, Cincinnati,where she talked about using accessories---but the questions(almost 3 hours) ranged from use of light, color, textures and everything we could think of. She is charming, articulate, and boy does she know everything! Her comment, "some remember a home of fresh baked cookies from their childhood, I remember the smell of lumber from mine" rang true- she knows details like how a paint brush puts on paint(it is important now that I understand) to why wall paint color appears different in different corners of walls. Her book was impressive.....but Meghan is even more. You've got to see her in action and then you will understand. She connects- and the audience knows she is genuine in her expertise and what she is trying to do to help people live in their own style. Lucky us in Cinci to have her come through!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A different design book June 29, 2011

By sagechick

Format:Hardcover

I have never seen a decorating book like this one, and i have bought many. This is the first one the really breaks it down for you. Megan doesn't just show lots of rooms done in her taste. The book makes alot of sense if you take the time to read and not just look for the easy way out. I do wish for more photos, perhaps progression pictures of a room being decorated step-by-step since i'm a visual learner. Otherwise, its worth the read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars made me think... June 8, 2011

By John P. Manzoni

Format:Hardcover

I purchased this book to help my wife and I bring our decorating ideas to life. Just as Meghan stated in her book, most people shop to buy items they think they like only to find once the room is put together it does not come together as they had imagined so they shop some more. We are those people! We have bought items only to get them in place and say, this is not the direction we wanted to go in. We can definitely relate to the mistakes Meghan predicts most people make when trying to make their house a home. This book has been and will continue to be very helpful as we work our way from one room to the next. Also, really enjoyed the tips on creating a space that will be enjoyed by all who live in the house, not just the person doing the decorating. The book has made us both sit back and think about what we want and need out of the space, rather than painting the walls and throwing up some decorations only to be disappointed.