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If interior designers Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman could bottle and sell the enthusiasm they bring to their work, they'd probably be renovating their own villa in the south of France. Indeed, the success of their DesignerGuys TV show owes as much to the pair's effervescent personalities as their knack for pairing fabrics with furniture. Similarly, the advice they dispense in their book jumps off the page thanks to their straightforward language and breezy use of vernacular (they describe one client as a "fashionista," for instance). The function of DesignerGuys the book is twofold: Hyndman and Sabados impart general wisdom about decorating and renovating, and they let us watch as they reconfigure rooms for 12 different clients with varying design needs (child-friendly, dog-friendly, confined space, etc.). While both segments provide design insight, the former is considerably more valuable. After all, you can only look at photographs of the same renovation job so many times, no matter how stunning those photos and renos are. But solid, tested-and-true tips about how to plan a major renovation (draw the thing in detail, for example), how best to evaluate one's own style (check your closet for clues), and how to harness colour are relevant to myriad scenarios. In many ways, DesignerGuys reads more like a magazine than a hardcover book, but as Sabados and Hyndman would be quick to point out, their book looks just divine on that granite coffee table in the corner. Or safely and conveniently stored in their much-loved wicker baskets beside the fireplace. --Kim Hughes
Book Description
HGTV’s popular and colourful designerguys use examples from their program and show readers how to decorate to reflect their personalities and lifestyles
The designerguys believe that everyone has a personal style. Now they’re here to give you the skills to find your own personal style, and then, once you have defined it, the confidence to express it. Throughout the book you’ll find people just like you, who are going through the process of defining their styles. Follow along as the “guys” decorate twelve unique spaces lived in by families with kids, people who like to entertain, pet owners, collectors, and renovators – from urban and suburban homeowner to the loft and condo dweller, from singles to couples with kids to dog lovers.
Everyone can use decorating advice, and in this book the designerguys supply it, along with practical information to apply to your personal environment. Included are hints for collecting artwork, how to tap into feng shui techniques, and Chris and Steven’s Top 10 Decorating Tips.
No matter what your lifestyle, the guys can make a difference in the time you spend decorating and help your home become an ever more beautiful, happy, and fulfilling place to live.
The designerguys believe that everyone has a personal style. Now they’re here to give you the skills to find your own personal style, and then, once you have defined it, the confidence to express it. Throughout the book you’ll find people just like you, who are going through the process of defining their styles. Follow along as the “guys” decorate twelve unique spaces lived in by families with kids, people who like to entertain, pet owners, collectors, and renovators – from urban and suburban homeowner to the loft and condo dweller, from singles to couples with kids to dog lovers.
Everyone can use decorating advice, and in this book the designerguys supply it, along with practical information to apply to your personal environment. Included are hints for collecting artwork, how to tap into feng shui techniques, and Chris and Steven’s Top 10 Decorating Tips.
No matter what your lifestyle, the guys can make a difference in the time you spend decorating and help your home become an ever more beautiful, happy, and fulfilling place to live.
About the Author
Steven Sabados has had a distinguished design career, including stints at Eaton’s and Roots Canada. He was a regular on HGTV’s “This Small Space,” which led to co-hosting “designerguys.” He is the co-founder of the Sabados Group and still works with residential and commercial clientele.
Chris Hyndman is co-founder of the Sabados Group, and has worked in the decorating industry since 1992. He appeared on a range of design shows, which led to his job as co-host on “designerguys.” He continues his work in client consultation, décor and space planning, and custom furniture design.
Chris Hyndman is co-founder of the Sabados Group, and has worked in the decorating industry since 1992. He appeared on a range of design shows, which led to his job as co-host on “designerguys.” He continues his work in client consultation, décor and space planning, and custom furniture design.
