The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book focuses on vertical and horizontal surfaces by examining not only windows, walls and floors but also celebrates the fifth wall ceilings! Readers will discover the clever possibilities for treating surfaces of all kinds with paint, wallpaper, tile, stone, fabric and more. Beginning with a chapter on a personal favorite, window treatments, Stoehr covers all types of hard and soft window products, as well as how to approach the decoration of a large window wall. A chapter on wall coverings follows, including paint, paper, tile, stone, fabric and wood. In section three, the decorated ceiling pulls our eyes upward from the horizontal sweep we normally experience in a room, creating a sense of satisfied completion to any interior. Decorated ceilings, our interior sky is attention to detail at its best, creating drama in the dining room or a calm, restful environment in the bedroom. Finally, we look to the floor, an area frequently overlooked but is the ultimate component for finishing any room with style. All this and more, including thousands of today's top interior photographs, will be found in The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book.

Brimming with visual inspiration for every room in the house--and outdoor areas too--this book is packed with hundreds of full-color photos that inspire readers with ways to solve problems and improve their homes.

Summary: A compendium of ideas, advice, and inspiration for decorating your home. Includes information on various historical styles and predictions for styles to come.

"This book includes ideas for freshening up a tired look, small-scale renovations, and larger transformations"--

With hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations, this "DIY" resource offers easy-to-follow plans and blueprints for transforming any living space into a dream home. Included are step-by-step instructions, practical techniques, expert advice; plus designers secrets for using color, patterns and lighting to create moods and impact, buying tips, money-saving advice, and more.

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