- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Meredith Books; 1 edition (Jan 31 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0696215934
- ISBN-13: 978-0696215933
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 20.6 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,065,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Budget limitations are nothing new to do-it-yourselfers. This book continues a Better Homes and Gardens tradition with 100 decorating ideas for $100 or less. From pillows to room dividers, projects inspire new looks for every room.
Six chapters packed with fresh, fun decorating ideas
• Popular techniques
• Classic and contemporary materials
• Project results in full color
The practical format that do-it-yourselfers trust most
• Step-by-step instructions
• How-to photos
• Recipe-style materials lists
The level of creativity people expect from Better Homes and Gardens Books
• Personality-plus decor
• Innovative design ideas
• Creative solutions to decorating dilemmas
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Under $100 and worth a million,
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This review is from: Decorating Ideas Under $100 (Paperback)
This is a really excellent do-it-yourself decorating book. Here are some of the projects I found appealing:1. A faux china hutch for a bare kitchen wall. Using moldings from the lumber yard, paint and wallpaper, you can create a hutch-like decoration for the wall and put decorative plates or platters on it, held by plate rails. The wallpaper gives the effect of depth. 2. Curtains with a sheer top and panel below. Solves the problem of how to curtain a window with a set of window panes above (like a transom.) 3. A swag made with Roman Shade tape to gather it. The designer employs two fabrics and some piping to give the swag some detail and interest. 4. A quilt rack on the wall, using a curtain rod and two finials. 5. A headboard made of two Euro square pillows and two flanged shams, hanging on a section of curtain rod capped with finials. 6. Chair covers with ties, to cover straight-backed chairs or folding chairs. There are a lot more ideas in here, for inside and even the garden. All are do-able with a sewing machine and average sewing skill, and average carpentry skills like nailing, cutting, painting. If you have no table saw to rip 1x6 poplar to 1x4, you can always have the lumberyard do this and other cuts for you. A very excellent book with lots and lots of useful ideas. Highly recommended.
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3.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Under $100 and worth a million,
By Joanna Daneman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Decorating Ideas Under $100 (Paperback)
This is a really excellent do-it-yourself decorating book. Here are some of the projects I found appealing:1. A faux china hutch for a bare kitchen wall. Using moldings from the lumber yard, paint and wallpaper, you can create a hutch-like decoration for the wall and put decorative plates or platters on it, held by plate rails. The wallpaper gives the effect of depth. 2. Curtains with a sheer top and panel below. Solves the problem of how to curtain a window with a set of window panes above (like a transom.) 3. A swag made with Roman Shade tape to gather it. The designer employs two fabrics and some piping to give the swag some detail and interest. 4. A quilt rack on the wall, using a curtain rod and two finials. 5. A headboard made of two Euro square pillows and two flanged shams, hanging on a section of curtain rod capped with finials. 6. Chair covers with ties, to cover straight-backed chairs or folding chairs. There are a lot more ideas in here, for inside and even the garden. All are do-able with a sewing machine and average sewing skill, and average carpentry skills like nailing, cutting, painting. If you have no table saw to rip 1x6 poplar to 1x4, you can always have the lumberyard do this and other cuts for you. A very excellent book with lots and lots of useful ideas. Highly recommended. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, creative ideas,
By KDiNobile "Style With Comfort" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Decorating Ideas Under $100 (Paperback)
I love books that offer decorating ideas for those on a budget. Even if I don't follow the projects and suggestions exactly, I usually use them as a springboard for other ideas. Many of the projects and ideas in this book I will definitely try. Great resource.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend,
By Lauren N. Hall "Lauren" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Decorating Ideas Under $100 (Paperback)
I was very disappointed in this book. I love decorating books for home decorating projects. There is not one thing in this book I would use to decorate. They show a lot of painting with stencils and other projects that I would never put in my house. Im glad I bought this used.
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