The Smart Approach® to Home Decorating, 3rd Edition is a complete introduction into the subject of interior design. In words and pictures, it explains everything a homeowner needs to know to design and decorate a house with professional results. Topics covered in the book include explanations and examples of the basic principles of design, space planning, layout, and arrangement; furniture; color, pattern, and fabric; window treatments; accessories; and decorating … More >>
The Smart Approach to Home Decorating, 3rd Edition
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#1 by Tara on June 1, 2010 - 2:49 am
This book was published in 1999, and the shown styles in the pictures are very much outdated. It’s an easy read, though, and it still touches on the general concepts that will apply today and in the future. I wish I had paid attention to the publishing date. I was looking for a more organized book of design do’s and don’t’s. This is not that book. It’s in more paragraph form.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Keri Anello on June 1, 2010 - 5:31 am
The Smart Approach to Home Decorating, 3rd Edition Very well done book on home decor super pics and easy application.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Jenny on June 1, 2010 - 5:40 am
I purchased about 7 decorating books on Amazon since getting my first house about 9 months ago. I would put this one in my top 5. The information inside is great – I love the measurements it provides as well as info on how to place furniture. I actually used some of the tips in the book for my combined living/dining room furniture and it came out perfect – and I never would have thought to do it on my own. She’s a big advocate for keeping furniture off walls if possible and I was impressed with my results. I gave it 4 stars because, as a visual person, I would have liked to have seen more larger pictures showcasing the whole space instead of the little ones featuring sections of a room, but nonetheless, I was impressed. Definitely a good decorating book to have on hand!
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Dolly L. Caswell on June 1, 2010 - 7:19 am
I’ve read and re-read this several times. Great ideas and beautiful photos. Sometimes it’s just something in the corner of one of their pictures, but it gave me an idea for my home. It’s so much fun making things beautiful!
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by P. Greer on June 1, 2010 - 8:24 am
For someone who is doing this for the first time, this book is a good place to start.
Rating: 4 / 5