A wonderful friend of mine has commissioned me to design her new home. This is a house that was built from bricks to mortar by herself and her darling husband. (literally) It is a wonderful open space soon to be filled with the patter of six little feet. So, as our time-line is quickly drawing near we decided to take a trip to our local Barnes & Noble to peruse the decorating isle for inspiration. Hours later we walked back to the car with arm loads of ideas. My favorite find of the day was a gorgeous, 464 page beauty called The Home Book. Written and produced by the editors of House Beautiful Magazine.To quote Barnes & Nobles book synopsis:
"The Home Book is sure to become the homeowner’s bible on interior design. A beautiful object in itself, this book will grace every (perfectly chosen) coffee table...but only after this hardworking guide has been pored through and turned to again and again for practical, usable design insights. The volume begins by taking a hard look at the bones of the house: its site, light, and layout. Armed with those basics, you’ll know which elements you can improve, and how to work around those that can’t be changed. From there, develop an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings, wall and floor coverings, and accessories—each aspect of design receives detailed coverage. Finally, go through the house room by room to see what remarkable transformations you can achieve in every space, from the entryway to the home office, the kitchen to the foyer. The Home Book reflects House Beautiful’s exciting style: fresh, bright and accessible, filled with insider tips from today’s top decorators, and bursting with practical advice for real people."
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