Synopses & Reviews
The ultimate "before and after" decorating book that shows how real people found the solutions to their decorating problems using the space they have, the things they like, and the budget they can afford.
The pioneer of home "redecorating," Lauri Ward has been the "home therapist" to thousands, through the services of her company, Use-What-You-Have(r), Inc., and her popular books. For more than two decades, her revolutionary approach to home decorating, which focuses on identifying and solving the ten most common decorating problems-using what you have-has earned her a large and loyal following. Now, Home Therapy takes readers inside the homes-and lives-of twenty-five of Lauri Ward's clients, to reveal a wide range of decorating challenges, and the solutions that she was able to offer.
From the couple with a new baby, to the Baby Boomers looking to downsize, to the twentysomethings making their first home together, to the newly self-employed trying to carve out home-office space, Home Therapy guides readers step-by-step through the diagnosis and remedy for each situation.
Illustrated with more than 150 full-color before-and-after photos, plus detailed floor plans, Home Therapy is an inspiring and practical book for anyone who wants to create a home that is comfortable, personal, stylish, and affordable.
Synopsis
Illustrated with 150 full-color photos, this before-and-after decorating book shows how real people found the solutions to decorating problems using the space they have, the things they like, and the budget they can afford.
Synopsis
Lauri Ward has been a "home therapist" to thousands through her books, articles, and media appearances for more than two decade. This inspiring guide takes readers into the real homes and lives of 25 of Lauri's clients to show a wide range of decorating challenges and the solutions that Lauri offered to meet their needs and expectations. Illustrated with more than 150 full-color and black-and-white before-and-after photos and floor plans, Home Therapy offers help in transforming living spaces for everyone from twenty-somethings to retirees, using the space and things they already have - and a budget they can afford.
About the Author
Lauri Ward, the author of Use What You Have(r) Decorating and Trade Secrets from Use What You Have(r) Decorating, is the founder of Use-What-You-Have(r), Inc., and the Interior Refiners Network(r). She has appeared frequently on such programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Today, and on the Discover, FOX, and HGTV networks. Ward has been featured in The New York Times, House Beautiful, Elle, and Inspired House, among other magazines and newspapers.