Product Description

Decorating with Architectural Details offers the latest inspirational ideas for the most popular design trend in today's market. Incorporating classic design elements such as mantels, window seats, shelving, and more, homeowners learn how to turn a humdrum room into a distinctive living space. Readers can create a custom look for any room using the numerous style concepts. Hundreds of lavish photographs by renowned photographer Jessie Walker capture the inspiration and excitement of details and design elements in real-world settings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #438695 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781580111577
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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"Three hundred full-color photographs highlight a creative guide...explaining how to create an innovative, custom look for every room..." -- Paper Clips

Winner of the Bronze award in ForeWord magazine's 2004 Book of the Year Award: Decorating with Architectural Details -- ForeWord Magazine 2004 Book of the Year Award

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Customer Reviews

A Beginner's Education
I have recently bought an old house that needs lots of work. I am new to home improvement and found this book really helpful. It is well-written and the practical approach makes it very accessible. Just flicking through the pages gives you loads of ideas and inspiration. There are technical drawings for a behind-the-scenes, how-to view. The photos are accompanied by clear (and occasionally witty) captions. There's also a useful glossary. I have filled three recessed nooks with shelves and am now renovating my staircase with the help of this book.

Best of its Kind - Informative and Fun to Read
I loved this book. Much more than a how-to book, so well written that I would have read it just for pleasure, even if I hadn't needed the detailed and clear practical instruction. Very historically informative. Reminds me of some of the best cookbooks: the reading of it is as much fun as making the recipes.

Ideas Galore!
This is the perfect book for someone in the construction phase of their dream home. There are so many pictures providing a pletora of innovative ideas. I really liked the construction pictures that depict how a few separate pieces of molding can create a spectacular design! I'm taking the whole book to my trim guy so he can have a 'visual' of exactly what I want. I've purchased a lot of books as a first time owner/builder, and I have to say, this was certainly one of the best!