Want to be your own decorator? Design on a dime with Dummies!
Home Decorating For Dummies packs all the information you need to know about décor into one easy-to-read source. Whether you want to decorate one room or make over the whole house, this book has everything you need to design like a pro. This is the only reference you’ll need to transform your home into a space you’ll love. Dummies offers no-nonsense help, so you can plan perfect projects and stay within budget. Updated with the latest on smart homes, short-term rentals, DIY décor, and more.
* Learn how to optimize your home’s floor plan
* Discover tricks for mixing patterns, colors, and textures successfully
* Refresh your home’s style without spending a fortune
* Decorate rental properties with eye-catching, trendy style
* Untangle the terms–mid-century modern, farmhouse, minimalism–and pinpoint your design style
For those seeking ideas, resources, and budget-wise tips to spark their decorating creativity, Home Decorating For Dummies is a must-have.
表中的内容
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Home Decorating 5
Chapter 1: Bringing Your Vision to Life 7
Chapter 2: Budgeting Your Projects 13
Chapter 3: Evaluating Your Space 23
Chapter 4: Thinking Like a Designer 39
Part 2: Creating Dimensions 53
Chapter 5: Experiencing Color 55
Chapter 6: Playing with Pattern 65
Chapter 7: Toying with Texture 77
Part 3: Perfecting Style 87
Chapter 8: Decorating with Timeless Styles 89
Chapter 9: Designing with Contemporary Styles. 105
Chapter 10: Developing Your Personal Style 113
Chapter 11: Finding Furniture 123
Part 4: Designing Backgrounds 135
Chapter 12: Enhancing Walls 137
Chapter 13: Finding Flooring 149
Chapter 14: Styling Ceilings 163
Chapter 15: Dressing Windows 175
Chapter 16: Livening Up Lighting 189
Part 5: Tackling Kitchens, Baths, Home Offices, and Media Rooms 207
Chapter 17: Cooking Up Dream Kitchens 209
Chapter 18: Beautifying Bathrooms 225
Chapter 19: Setting Up Work from Home 239
Chapter 20: Making the Most of Media Rooms 249
Part 6: Transforming Sleeping, Living, Dining, and Other Spaces 255
Chapter 21: Styling Bedrooms 257
Chapter 22: Enlivening Living Rooms 273
Chapter 23: Designing for Dining 289
Chapter 24: Transforming Bonus Spaces 305
Part 7: Putting on the Final Touches 319
Chapter 25: Arranging Art Artistically 321
Chapter 26: Accessorizing with Flair 335
Part 8: The Part of Tens 351
Chapter 27: Ten Tips for a Luxe Look 353
Chapter 28: Ten Tips for Small Spaces 359
Index 363
关于作者
Katharine Kaye Mc Millan is a Behavioral Scientist/Decorating Lifestyle Coach. She helps people design solutions for home, life, and work. Patricia Hart Mc Millan is a nation-ally recognized interior designer, writer, and magazine editor. She has coauthored several books on interior design.
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