Synopses & Reviews
Decorating to Go presents a case for creating style in a home that will not be permanent...a sublet or rental, a "home away from home," such as an extended stay in another city or country, a college residence, on a military base, or in a transitional space, such as a first home.
Synopsis
Knowing that a living space is temporary can fill anyone with dread. Between the dorm, a first apartment, a starter home, or even military housing, you could go crazy trying to decorate your space only to tear it down for the next move. But Decorating to Go provides readers with great advice, design ideas, and creative solutions for giving a home a personal style that goes with you when you leave--whatever your budget.
Synopsis
How to feather a temporary or short-term nest. Decorating to Go offers creative advice for personalizing space without leaving any traces of nail, screws, crazy paint colors behind. Useful information includes how to add color with accessories, window treatments, how to make smart furniture purchases, creative accessible storage, and make easy repairs.
Synopsis
How to add color, furnish, organize, and accessorize sublets, rentals, and other short-term or temporary digs without spending a lot of money or damaging walls. Plus good advice for organizing and storage, as well as tips for touching up before you go.
About the Author
Robin BernardÕs designs have ranged from giftware to showrooms and country kitchens. She is the author/illustrator of dozens of books, but the topic of this one has special meaning since her present south Florida dwelling is her 29th home! Adrienne Nappi has worked as an interior designer/planner/decorator for more than two decades. Restyling and repurposing sturdy vintage finds has made designing on a dime her passion. She and her family live in the scenic Hudson Valley area of New York.
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IntroductionSpending decades in the same house is pretty rare in our ever-changing society. People upgrade, downsize, and find themselves moving in, out, up, and on. When you start out on your own, theres the dorm, the first apartment, a townhouse, a starter homeand each temporary nest is like your own blank canvas. The challenge, and the fun, is to fill it with color, furnishings, and accessories that suit your lifestyle, your budget, and your personality without making permanent” impressions. For example, knowing that you wont be staying forever will probably rule out any major renovations, and you may have a list of donts” from your landlord. Those limiting factors can actually inspire you to be more creative and find exciting ways to turn your new digs into a warm and welcoming space. A big plus is that most of what you do can be undone, packed up, and taken along for the next stop along the way. Decorating to Go is designed to be your friendly guide on this challenging adventure.
Chapter 1. Finding a Fit- Space Walk
- To Have & Have Not
- Change of Scenery
- A Double Life
Chapter 2. Portable Pizzazz
- Wall Color
- Cool Hang Ups
- Picture This
- Screen Scene
- Floors to Go
- Built-in Bluffs
Chapter 3. Style Sense- Focus on Favorites
- Hide & Seek
- Get Cushy
- Light it Up
- Floors to Go
- Neat Stuff
Chapter 4. Dorms & Small Digs
- Airspace
- Bathroom Strategy
- Sweet Dreams
- Eating In
- Study Solutions
Chapter 5. Ordinary to Extraordinary
- Skimp or Splurge
- Repaint & Refinish
- Cover-ups
- Study Solutions
Chapter 6. Movin' On
- Prep Like a Pro
- Quick Fixes
- Cleaning Top to Bottom
- Grand Finale
Resources
Glossary
Index
Photo Credits