- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Lark Books (Aug 28 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1579903355
- ISBN-13: 978-1579903350
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 21.6 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,302,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Congratulations! You've finally found a place to call your own. Now you have to turn it into a real home--and that takes both practical and creative smarts. From hanging shelves to choosing colors, these eminently doable projects, sensible how-tos, and marvelous photos are exactly what new apartment dwellers need. See how to make a simple floor plan and figure out what goes where. Spruce up with basics on everything from painting walls to refinishing furniture. Go straight to the "cheat sheets" for instant information on essential purchases. And because first apartments often aren't perfect, take a tip on turning existing decorating features into designs that work for you: separate a large room into two smaller spaces with a hanging divider. Make your own curtain rods, or decorate old ones with finials. With dozens of inventive ideas for lighting, furniture, accessories, and storage, even the most creatively challenged can decorate in no time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this book and I am not decorating my first apartment,
By Amy Hilliard (VA, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorating Your First Apartment: From Moving In to Making It Your Own (Hardcover)
Parents definitely buy this book for your college-going kids! Others will enjoy it as well, but the style will most appeal to people under 40. The style is kind of funky-modern. I just bought the book, so I have not read the whole thing, but so far so good. It has instructions and materials lists for creating all the looks in the photos which is lacking in many interior design books. It also has general decorating tips.Bonus: It describes typical problems to look for in an apartment and how to evaluate an apartment for these problems. It describes potential problems and red tape with the landlord, and how to avoid them, and it explains the renter's contract as well. If you have just started exploring interior decoration, or are looking for your first apartment or tips to refresh your current one, buy this book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for first-time renters!,
By lili-tealady "lili-tealady" (OTTAWA, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorating Your First Apartment: From Moving In to Making It Your Own (Hardcover)
This book has so much information, it should have been called "Renting an Apartment".Although this book was written for young first-time renters, the information would benefit anyone that rents their home. Even though I'm now living in my 8th apartment, and have renting experience, I found lots of tips and ideas to help make my home more comfortable and pleasing. This book is split into two parts. The first part addresses what you need to know when renting an apartment, and includes tips on - what to look for when scouting for a place to live, both in terms of dwelling and landlord The second part, my favorite, shows you how to decorate your apartment on a budget, and includes DIY projects that are imaginative and down-right cheap, such as: - painting walls, floors and furniture (how-to and supplies) The writing tone is light and fresh, and perfect for the intended audience. Photography is well done. My only (minor) complaint is that for most projects, there was only one picture of the finished project. The accompanying written instructions are detailed, but I would have preferred pictures along with them. In my view, it's easier to see how something is done, than reading it. I recommend this book, both for the ideas, and as a starting point.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for anyone that rents an apartment!,
By lili-tealady "lili-tealady" (OTTAWA, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorating Your First Apartment: From Moving In to Making It Your Own (Hardcover)
This book has so much information, it should have been called "Renting an Apartment".Although this book was written for young first-time renters, the information would benefit anyone that rents their home. Even though I’m now living in my 8th apartment, and have renting experience, I found lots of tips and ideas to help make my home more comfortable and pleasing. This book is split into two parts. The first part addresses what you need to know when renting an apartment, and includes tips on - what to look for when scouting for a place to live, both in terms of dwelling and landlord The second part, my favorite, shows you how to decorate your apartment on a budget, and includes DIY projects that are imaginative and down-right cheap, such as: - painting walls, floors and furniture (how-to and supplies) The writing tone is light and fresh, and perfect for the intended audience. Photography is well done. My only (minor) complaint is that for most projects, there was only one picture of the finished project. The accompanying instructions are detailed, but I would have preferred pictures along with them. In my view, it’s easier to see how something is done, than reading it. I recommend this book, both for the ideas, and as a starting point.
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