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Kitchen
Decorating Ideas Under $100
by Vicki Ingham (Editor)
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens (August 8, 2006)
ISBN: 0696229714 |
| Quick-read text focuses on no-cost
or low-cost steps to improve the function and look of any kitchen. Easy-to-find fixes
organized by project: gaining space, updating cabinetry, dressing the windows, organizing,
decorating walls and eating areas. Numerous projects with step-by-step instructions.
Extras include a decorator's tool kit and glossary and a guide to computer-aided
decorating. |
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Weekend
Bathroom Makeovers: Illustrated Techniques & Stylish Solutions from the
Hit DIY Show Bathroom Renovations
by Amy Matthews, Bridget Biscotti Bradley
Paperback: 176 pages ISBN: 157990856X
Publisher: Lark Books (August 1, 2006) |
| A superbly organized and informative
introduction that assesses the space and layout possibilities; reviews the range of styles
and prices for cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, showers, tubs, fittings, walls, and
floors; and covers design elements such as lighting, storage, and ventilation. Concise,
illustrated instructions provide the fundamental nuts and bolts of renovation techniques,
from removing tubs and installing toilets to laying tile and restoring windows. |
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It's
All in the Details: A Decorating Workshop (House Beautiful)
by Tessa Evelegh
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Hearst (June 28, 2006)
ISBN: 1588164985 |
For anyone designing a new house,
refurbishing an old one, or simply redecorating, the newest addition to the House
Beautiful Workshop series shows how to perfect those finishing touches and distinctive
details.
Elegant fireplaces, beautiful ceilings, exquisite moldings: the fine details bring a house
to life. Through breathtaking images—fully annotated, and with authentic examples of
the most important American styles from Colonial to modern—it goes room by room,
revealing how professionals use moldings, baseboards, wainscoting, picture rails,
doorframes, decorative mantels, and other embellishments to create character. Plus:
faucets, door hardware, floor and window treatments, and other essential design elements
get illustrated coverage too. |
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Invest
in Your Nest: Add Style, Comfort, and Value to Your Home
by Barbara Kavovit
Paperback: 272 pages ISBN: 159486151X
Publisher: Rodale Books (June 27, 2006) |
| Part do-it-yourself handbook, part
investment guide, and part self-help manual, Invest in Your Nest is a unique approach to
home improvement that speaks directly to the growing number of women who are investing in
real estate. Room by room, the author examines the value to both homeowner and potential
buyer of a variety of home improvement projects, whether they are Do-It-Yourself
(installing decorative molding) or Call-in-the-Pros (what you should know before calling
the contractor). With this book's practical advice, women will gain the confidence and the
ability to get the most from their homes—whether they plan to stay put or sell. |
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Ready,
Set, Decorate: The Complete Guide to Getting It Right Every Time
by House Beautiful Magazine Editors
Hardcover: 128 pages ISBN: 1588164993
Publisher: Hearst (May 28, 2006) |
| Straightforward, no-nonsense
approach to everything from painting and wallpapering to lighting and window treatments.
Three segments of the book will: explain the many options to choose from--colors,
patterns, surface treatments, or hardware, and offers confidence-building tricks; lead you
through all the preparatory stages that spell the difference between success and failure;
show you how to do the job yourself or brief a professional--and how to avoid the
pitfalls--whichever route you take. Plus, there's practical guidance on quick, fun-to-do
projects that add value and beauty to any home |
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Candice
Olson on Design
by Candice Olson
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: HGTV (January 10, 2006)
ISBN: 0696225840 |
| Candice Olson, one of the top
interior designers in North America, shares design secrets and dozens of practical tips to
help readers plan and execute successful room makeovers. Includes decorating ideas, tips,
and advice to update and reinvent living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms,
basements, and more! |
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House
Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets: Exclusive Design Ideas from the Pros
by Kate Sloan
Paperback: 439 pages ISBN: 1588164764
Publisher: Hearst (September 1, 2005) |
| Even those of us with great taste
and a natural talent for decorating know that there are certain insider design skills and
secrets accessible only to professionals with years of experience. House Beautiful: 750
Designer Secrets gives everyone access to this precious knowledge. This spectacular,
expansive collection of more than 400 photographs leaves no doorknob unturned, as some of
the country's most creative decorators reveal their design know-how. They'll help amateurs
understand scale and proportion, as well as how to decorate with color and pattern, add
atmospheric lighting, shape the shell, hang and showcase art, and fix up small spaces.
There is ample advice on creating family-friendly areas, bedroom basics, smart storage,
and outdoor rooms. |
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