The Complete Home Decorator

A reference book for anyone interested in decorating their own home. Whether you are looking for the instant, quick-and-easy, low-budget approach or the more thorough back-to-basic groundwork, this book provides the necessary information. Spread by spread it presents everything you need to know from antiqueing, colour schemes, fabric furnishing, flooring, lampshades, kitchen planning, practical paint rules, storage, textures, tiling, windows and wallpapering. Each entry consists of easy-to-follow, step-by-step artworks and colour photographs. Boxes throughout the book feature short cuts, period pieces and ideas for decorating on a budget.