Decorating a Room of One's Own

Decorating a Room of One's Own
Author: Susan Harlan
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1683353420

What would Little Women be without the charms of the March family’s cozy New England home? Or Wuthering Heights without the ghost-infested Wuthering Heights? Getting lost in the setting of a good book can be half the pleasure of reading, and Decorating a Room of One’s Own brings literary backdrops to the foreground in this wryly affectionate satire of interior design reporting. English professor and humorist Susan Harlan spoofs decorating culture by reimagining its subject as famous fictional homes and “interviews” the residents who reveal their true tastes: Lady Macbeth’s favorite room in the castle, or the design inspiration behind Jay Gatsby’s McMansion of unfulfilled dreams. Featuring 30 entries of notable dwellings, sidebars such as “Setting Up an Ideal Governess’s Room,” and four-color spot illustrations throughout, Decorating a Room of One’s Own is the ideal book for readers who appreciate fine literature and a good end table.

A Room of Her Own

A Room of Her Own
Author: Chris Casson Madden
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

"Women from all walks of life introduce us to the sanctuaries they have created in their own homes. Some of these women, like Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, and Ali McGraw, are well-known; others are known only in their own communities."--Jacket.

Use What You Have Decorating

Use What You Have Decorating
Author: Lauri Ward
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1999-10-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780399525360

Lauri Ward created a revolution in interior design-the most accessible and affordable approach to decorating ever. In Use What You Have(r) Decorating she shows readers how to do it themselves-quickly identifying the ten most common decorating mistakes, offering simple principles to correct them, and giving DIYers a proven system for making their home look better than they ever dreamed it could. Filled with dramatic before-and-after photos, this guide shows anyone how to turn "ho-hum interiors into inspired spaces without undertaking bank- breaking shopping sprees" (Ladies' Home Journal).

Decorating with Books

Decorating with Books
Author: Marie Proeller Hueston
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2006
Genre: Books in interior decoration
ISBN: 1588164934

From the publishers of House Beautiful comes a book packed with ideas about decorating you home elegantly with all those books you've got lying around or sitting in boxes.

A Room of Her Own

A Room of Her Own
Author: Robyn Lea
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1760761745

Meet the creative women who are living life on their own terms, and the unique living spaces they have designed and inhabit in this lavishly produced volume. Creative practitioners, philosophers, and rebels, the women chronicled in this volume refuse to compartmentalize or neglect any of their talents or interests. Instead, their lives are a canvas for their artistry. We see it in their homes and studios, on their tables, and in their wardrobes. Equal parts biography and interior design study, A Room of Her Own features twenty extraordinary women and takes us on a private tour across the world into their personal and professional domains. Among them are painters, sculptors, writers, chefs, designers, jewelers, curators, makers, and directors. While each woman has navigated a unique path, they are united in their refusal to play by the rules of others. Taking in the likes of the grand, sweeping halls of a castle in the Austrian countryside, a convent-like property in Mexico, and a cozy home on the banks of the Hudson, this book celebrates the homes, philosophies, design aesthetics, and practices of these inspiring multihyphenates.

Habitat

Habitat
Author: Lauren Liess
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1613128096

“Stunningly simple, this field guide is a survival book for any budding decorator,” by “famed DC-based interior designer and blogger of Pure Style Home.” (USA Today) Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the popular blog Pure Style Home, fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. In Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, Lauren invites readers to bring nature inside by mixing the textures of natural elements such as wood and stone with eclectic groupings of modern and quirky vintage pieces. Readers will be inspired by the unique style of these rooms, which include lovely framed botanical prints and Liess’s own textile patterns inspired by wildflowers and weeds. Divided into three sections, Habitat shows readers the fundamental elements of design, such as color, lighting, and furniture; addresses the intangibles of designing a space, such as aesthetics and creating a mood; and tackles unique room-specific challenges in every part of the house. “Designer Lauren Liess shares her favorite, not-always-conventional ideas for livening up any space with art.” ―Country Living “Habitat looks at incorporating natural textures such as wood into your decorating scheme, along with florals, nature inspired textiles and vintage décor.” ―Real Style Network “Rich with thoughtful advice on how to create livable, comfortable rooms that bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.” ―Garden & Gun

Decorate

Decorate
Author: Holly Becker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2011-04-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0811877892

Clever, creative advice from the world's best interior designers and decorators.

Veranda A Room of One's Own

Veranda A Room of One's Own
Author: Kathryn OShea-Evans
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 615
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1618373013

Take a tour of the most exquisite intimate retreats—inside and out. These beguiling, intimate, and restorative spaces are marvels of design. From serenely dreamy bedrooms to charming reading nooks and sophisticated studies, Veranda reveals a spectacular collection of indoor and outdoor havens. Organized by room and function, this gorgeously photographed book presents stunning kitchens with cerused-oak cabinetry, suspended shelves, and Parisian bistro chairs; grand gardens with sculptural benches, hammocks, and riots of foliage; and luxurious dining and living rooms. Throughout, designers reveal how they created and why they cherish these retreats, while “In the Details” sidebars call out elements like curated collections, hidden alcoves, and showstopping entrance halls that add intimacy and uniqueness to these private, personalized hideaways.

Room Redux

Room Redux
Author: Joann Eckstut
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-07-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780811817905

Learn to decorate like the pros and discover every rooms potential with Room Redux. Interior designers Joann Eckstut and Sheran James have developed the book that could make their job obsolete. Starting with how to appraise your needs and create a furniture floor plan, and progressing step-by-step toward the big decisionscolors, fabrics, walls, floors, and furniturethe authors friendly, savvy style demystifies the process and frees up the decorator within. Lively and instructive illustrations will empower even novice home decorators to develop their own style, and the fun scrapbook for-mat will keep those creative juices flowing. Tabbed for quick access and complete with graph paper and furniture cutouts for floor plans, plus pockets for clippings, fabric samples, and color swatches, the format is utterly approachable. For renters looking for quick-and-easy fixes as well as homeowners ready to overhaul entire rooms, Room Redux is the one-stop resource for guidance, inspiration, and great results.