3 comments about Decorating Cottage Style.

1. very good book, lots of ideas but in the product listing it has 512 pages but in reality the book only has 128 pages. Thought I would receive a book with more pages and , of course, more ideas.



2. 
   This is a beautifully photographed book written by NEVA SCOTT.This book is exactly as the title states.
   
   The ideas are very do-able and easy to duplicate. Each chapter is filled with various insights into the making of a casual cottage-style home.
   
   The author also gives "how-to" directions on duplicating some of the photographed ideas. Easy to follow,once again!
   
   Since the author also owns a small boutique in Richland Washington, I hope to visit her store soon!



3. A cottage brings to mind a more carefree style of living than does a house or condo. It brings back the thought of summers spent in small dwellings in the mountains or along the shore somewhere. And in those cottages, you were likely to find mismatched furniture, dishes, silverware; a random collection of art work hung on the wall; fabrics from god only knows where, or when, or even why; and the finish on the wooden pieces of the furniture may or may not have paint.
   
   In this book Ms Scott shows what can be done with such low cost (or no cost) items in a way that would fit into nearly any home, and yes, even in a condo. She has broken the subject matter into four major areas: Cozy Cottage Colors, Nurturing Nature, Decorative Displays, and Decorative Furniture.
   
   What I find most impressive about the book is the sense of color that comes through. The photography is well cone and the printing is excellent so that the woods, the fabrics, the glassware simply sparkles. While this type of decorating isn't everyone's cup of tea, her sense of style, color, and selection of individual items might make it fit your sense of style better than you think.

1 comments about Materials and Components of Interior Design.

1. If you're a student, designer or prospective builder and you need concise, practical answers to questions on the issues of materials & their methods of installation, then look no further. This book gets down to the "nuts & bolts" of the industry by fully covering all of the exciting finishing & structural materials available on the market today.
   
   Once you've read this, you'll be able to talk knowledgeably with architects & contractors about these materials, including their installation & maintenance. Then you can use your know-how to decide which materials & methods are best instead of what's the easiest to do.
   
   Whether you're involved with new design or revovation work, you'll be able to make on-target decisions about -
   
   Paints, floors, walls and ceilings - the components of a well designed room, such as mouldings, doors, hardware, hinges, fireplaces and stoves - the structure & design of the cabinetry - kitchen cabinets & appliances - bathrooms, both residential & institutional..
   
   to further help you, there's a new, updated list of products & their manufacturers alaong with their addresses.
   
   New photographs, over 100 illustrations, an expanded section on metal walls with a photograph, and a glossary at the end of each chapter further highlight the text's unusually thorough guidance.

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2 comments about Curtain Design Directory: The Must-Have Handbook for all Interior Designers and Curtain Makers.

1. I bought this book in speculation. I have in the past bought many curtain books and found them not particularly helpful. After reading this book, I went straight onto their website and ordered other books that they have written.

   This is probably going to be the best book on Curtains that you will ever buy and thoroughly recommend it.




2. The Pictures and Designs are the very latest, some of them do not even require sewing. My husband, whom is a Curtain Track Installer for more than 10 years; whom had installed curtain in more than 1000 homes also feel that the Designs that Catherine drew in this book are not only simple but nice. We are all very impressed by the up-to-date, mostly Simple designs which are very appealing to customers of the young generation. We will recommend our Customers to take these Unique Patterns. We intend to order one more book and cut them as Samples for us to bring round to show our Potential Customers. Thank you Catherine Merrick. Fm: Felis, e-mail: thechua@pacific.net.sg

1 comments about Bungalow Basics: Living Rooms.

1. Popular and abundant a century ago, the bungalow is today enjoying a renaissance as people discover the craftsmanship, utility, and charm of these little gems. Whether you're living in a masterfully maintained bungalow, are interested in restoring a bungalow to its former glory, or just a fan of good architectural or furniture design, Paul Duchscherer and Douglas Keister's "Bungalow Basics" series has a lot to offer.

   This volume focuses on the living room, in many ways the defining and unifying element of bungalow design. A nine-page introduction discusses common design themes of bungalow living rooms, from central construction elements like placement of walls, doors, and fireplaces, to furnishing and decoration. Then follows about 50 colorful photos and illustrations, demonstrating these principles and approaches in action.

   As you would imagine in a book this small, there's not a lot of depth to the discussion. Nor does any individual example receive more than one or two photos. And finally, there's no list of sources where an interested reader could find any of the items or materials pictured herself. So this is not, by any stretch, a do-it-yourself handbook. As the series name suggests, however, this is a focus on the basics. And someone who reads this will have a better idea of the theory of bungalow design, and more than a few great examples of the theory in practice. For the handy little resource this is intended to be, this title carries out its mission quite well.

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2 comments about Sunset Ideas for Great Tile (Ideas for Great).

1. I was disappointed. As most books, there is always something of value. I did like that the book went over different types of tile and how and when to use them but overall it didn't provide me with much interest or benefit.



2. Very inspiring book with beautiful pictures! Also provides good shopping guidelines and basic tile facts. Good overview of the different kinds of tile from man-made to natural. Also covers maintenance. Very helpful tool for anyone in school, in the business, or looking to improve their home!

1 comments about Feng Shui: The Living Earth Manual.

1. If this is a reprint or revised edition of Stephen Skinner's original book of the same name - published in 1982 by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd - then the reader is in for a special treat. I learned the principles of Feng Shui from a Chinese friend in the 1980s. Most of my instruction came in the form of gestures and drawings, as she spoke little English and I understood no Chinese. To augment what I considered a fascinating introduction to ancient principles little known in the U.S. at that time, I turned to the best (British) book I could find - Stephen Skinner's "The Living Earth Manual of Feng Shui."
   
   As the practice became popular (indeed, commercialized) in America, many systems were introduced here in simplified and sometimes questionable form. When I want to review a principle or discuss Feng Shui with a novice, I tend to pass over the various newer books on my shelves and turn once again to Skinner. My daughter and son-in-law have just bought a summer home that they plan to extensively remodel. My housewarming gift? A copy of the original edition of this sometimes obscure but overall illuminating book.

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