Product Description
Learn how to achieve a professional look without using a decorator. The Complete Home Decorating Book is a new kind of interior decorating book. It is a practical reference guide and an inspirational sourcebook to every decorative technique that today’s homeowner needs. At every turn of the page you will find eye-catching, irresistible ideas explained through step-by-step photography — from making curtains and edging pillowcases to papering ceilings and using pa… More >>
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#1 by MPSL on April 12, 2010 - 1:49 pm
I was dissatified with my order. First it came three weeks late and when it did arrive it was the wrong book! Never again!
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Focused on April 12, 2010 - 4:13 pm
Any book Nicholas Barnard authors on home decorating or designing of interiors I would suggest you purchase. It is well worth the money. If you are re-decorating your home on a budget, and can sew, but can’t afford a professional decorator, purchase this book. It has great tips for home stagers or real estate agents that need to show clients how to paint different surfaces and different paint effects, how to remove wallpaper, how to tile, how to mount shelving, how to get different effects from lighting, choosing houseplants and so much more.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on April 12, 2010 - 6:15 pm
I borrowed the book from the library and found it to be an excellent reference. The step-by-step directions with pictures give guidance to those who want to complete “do it yourself” home decorating projects. The book covers so much, from basic sewing techniques and terms to making your own lampshades. This is one I want to purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Judith Miller on April 12, 2010 - 8:05 pm
This book starts with the sewing basics that many of us may not have been interested in learning until we actually had our own place that needed to be decorated. So, if you don’t know the first thing about sewing, but would like to learn you may want to purchase this book. I think it has the best sewing instructions of any book that I’ve ever seen before. Or, if you want to know the proper way to wallpaper, paint or set tiles, the instructions are all here.
The excellent attention given to detail, and the clear pictures makes this one of the very best practical teaching guides on the market today. There are chapters on Curtains, Shades, Bedding, Cushions, Simple Upholstery, Tiling, Table Linen, Lampshades, Painting, Wallpapering, Lighting and Houseplants. The directions are concise and the photographs show all of the projects step-by-step.
This book is so good that I’ve purchased two to use as gifts.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on April 12, 2010 - 8:57 pm
Great resource for home decorators. Shows how to make different styles of curtains, tablecloths, bedspreads, etc., faux finishing painting techniques, wallpapering, staining, etc.
I borrowed it from the library and am now looking to buy it – it’s that good.
Rating: 5 / 5