Design Sense: A Guide to Getting the Most from Your Interior Design Investment - Couverture souple

Blair, Linda

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ISBN 10 : 0471318809 ISBN 13 : 9780471318804

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons, 1998

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

One of the nation′s most high–profile interior designers tells how to create gorgeous rooms without breaking the bank

Renowned designer Linda Blair shares her secrets for creating attractive, comfortable rooms that won′t put you into hock. The emphasis here is two–fold: achieving rooms you will enjoy and adding value to your home. The bottom line: it′s not how much you spend, but how you spend it. Generously illustrated and written in a friendly, witty, straightforward style, Design Sense explores a wide range of decorating styles and is sure to have broad appeal to everyone interested in gracious living.

• The total design guide is for virtually anybody who is looking for good value from their home decorating investments
• Supplies readers with a gold mine of practical design tips and solutions to specific problems
• Features over 100 stunning photographs, including a 24–page, full–color gallery

LINDA BLAIR, ASID, (Scarsdale, New York) runs an award–winning design firm in Westchester Country. In addition to lecturing extensively, she writes a column on design issues for The New York Post and regularly appears on TV and radio.

One of the nation′s most high–profile interior designers tells how to create gorgeous rooms without breaking the bank.

Renowned designer Linda Blair shares her secrets for creating attractive, comfortable rooms that won′t put you into hock. The emphasis here is two–fold: achieving rooms you will enjoy and adding value to your home. The bottom line: it′s not how much you spend, but how you spend it. Generously illustrated and written in a friendly, witty, straightforward style, Design Sense explores a wide range of decorating styles and supplies a gold mine of practical design tips and solutions to specific problems.

LINDA BLAIR, ASID, (Scarsdale, New York) runs an award–winning design firm in Westchester Country. In addition to lecturing extensively, she writes a column on design issues for The New York Post and regularly appears on TV and radio.

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Now everyone can have great Design Sense and create attractive, comfortable rooms that match great value with lasting style

"Blair′s chatty, witty writing style is as entertaining as it is informative for people considering a decorating project." Better Homes & Gardens Decorating

"Whether you′re planning a design project or are just finishing one, this book provides encouragement and help for saving money and getting high–quality work as well as for putting in personalized touches." Better Homes & Gardens Window & Wall Ideas

"Immensely useful for novice home planners." Publisher′s Weekly

Here is the total interior design guide with everything you need in order to plan, buy, create, and care for all of the elements of a great home. Written by Linda Blair, one of the nation′s top interior design experts, Design Sense trains you in the fundamentals of good interior design, providing you with valuable skills that will enable you to make sound design choices and avoid costly mistakes.

You′ll find invaluable advice on:

• Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors
• Color, pattern, and fabrics
• Hard and soft furnishings
• Lighting, accessories, painting and photographic displays
• Home office and entertainment technology, ergonomics, maintenance, and more

Plus:

• Over 100 stunning photographs, including 24 pages of full color
• Blairstyle Tips simple, surefire guidelines for every style and budget

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0471318809
• ISBN 13: 9780471318804
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208