Synopses & Reviews
Following on from the first four 101 titles, here is a second round of inspirational decorating ideas - for every room in the house! Interior designer's know that paint, fabric and carpet are only the start of a room scheme: it is the creative finishing touches that really bring a room to life. These smaller details really give a room personality - a pretty edging on a blind or the way pictures have been grouped above a fireplace. These are the money-can't-buy tricks that professional stylists use every day to make their rooms look beautifully designed. 101 ideas for Upstairs presents looks for bedrooms and bathrooms - from cool modern to warm country with a touch of tradition and a little breathtaking color thrown in for good measure. There's something about bedrooms and bathrooms that gives people the confidence to be a little daring and experiment. Whether you're playing safe or going for broke, a little guidance, a few fresh ideas and the guarantee that all the ideas work is good news indeed. The book is divided into two key sections, bedrooms and bathrooms, and each is then subdivided into key styles. Each room is illustrated with a beautifully shot full-color photograph and in-depth advice on how to create the look at home. Choosing color, mixing pattern, how to be creative with lighting and the all-important finishing touches are all explored in a way that will provide invaluable insight into the 'rules' of decorating. At the back of each book there's an invaluable list of specialist suppliers for the materials that are used throughout.
Synopsis
Each volume in the 101 Homes series is filled with inspirational and creative design ideas that will enliven your home without hurting your budget.
Each book in the 101 Homes series offers 101 great design ideas with full-color photos, and contains a directory of useful suppliers, with web addresses. 101 Finishing Touches puts the expert knowledge of an army of stylists into the hands of the home decorator, and provides a wide range of insider secrets with simple instructions to get the ideas off the page and into the home. Carefully divided by project type into 10 sections, each project is supported with a beautiful color photograph, a list of what's needed and easy-to-follow instructions. 101 Ideas for Downstairs presents details on every step of decorating living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens. It's filled with valuable insights into choosing colors, mixing patterns and being creative with lighting and finishing touches. There's something about bedrooms and bathrooms that gives people the confidence to be a little daring and experimental, and 101 Ideas for Upstairs is filled with in-depth advice on how to create a look you'll love. 101 Flower Arrangements is packed with stylish, creative and, above all, easy ideas for everything from combining different color and flower shapes to making the best use of vases. A special section covers quick and easy ideas that can be achieved in under five minutes.
About the Author
Julie Savill has over 18 years' experience writing on home style, furnishing and DIY. She has worked for a wide range of leading magazines including Homes and Antiques and is currently Editor of Good Homes, a magazine that makes modern home trends accessible and achievable.