The Home Decorators Bible
by By Hilliard, Elizabeth, Paine, Melanie, Parikh, Anoop, Parikh, Anoop (EDT), Robertson, Debora, and Lane, Thomas
Category: Architecture , Interior Design , General

The Home Decorator's Bible offers five accessible sections dedicated to the key aspects of the home - each containing style guides, product directories, and detailed information on the inspiration, preparation, and tools and materials necessary for carrying out hundreds of decorating techniques: "Design and Detailing" is packed with ideas for choosing and interpreting a decorating style using light, color, texture, and pattern. "Walls" covers wall decoration, from basic painting, tiling, and wallpapering to the more adventurous techniques of painted faux finishes, wood paneling, and fabric. "Floors" guides the reader through the latest flooring choices available, from laying wood strip, corking, sheet vinyl, and terra-cotta tiles to creating dramatic effects with paint, such as checkerboarding and stone blocking. "Windows and Doors" focuses on the vast number of options for curtain and blind styles, and tells how to make them. Included are bold ideas for painting the woodwork on doors and window frames and suggestions for patterning and coloring glass. "Furniture and Furnishings" reveals a wealth of ideas to bring style to your home. Included are innovative decoupage and mosaic techniques, as well as ideas for using soft furnishings for beds, tables, and chairs - from choosing fabrics to final trimmings and fastenings.The Home Decorator's Bible is complete with a comprehensive, international listing of suppliers and manufacturers. Unmatched in its scope, this beautiful, practical, and inspirational book is the one volume you will need to carry out the decorating work in all areas of your home.