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The editors of Martha Stewart Living, one of America's most successful home living magazines, have gathered in one convenient place the stories and projects that have defined their approach to decorating the home. The book is organized in a fresh and sensible way, looking at how the rooms are actually used, not at what they are called. Step-by-step instructions for each project are included, plus an extensive resource section. 200 color illustrations.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good explanation of basic principles,
By "cub4bear" (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to Decorate: The Best of Martha Stewart Living (Paperback)
The introductory chapter on choosing paint colours is particularly excellent. Martha explains when to use dark colours and when to use light colours, how changing light throughout the day should impact your choice of paint colour, and gives ideas on how to coordinate colours for walls and ceilings of adjoining rooms. While some of the projects, such as the outdoor shower, are fanciful, most of the ideas presented are very solid, and the book does a good job of explaining basic principles. Martha's choices are offered as ideas to get you thinking about how you can apply those principles to your own living space. Other reviewers get hung up on the fact that Martha has expensive furniture. But the most expensive furniture will look sad and out -of-place without attractive surroundings; fabulous Wedgwood china will look really out of place in a poorly decorated dining room, and modest everyday dishes can look perfect if they're displayed properly in a tasteful room. That's what this book helps you to do: make your living space look as tasteful as you can.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good place to start,
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Decorate: The Best of Martha Stewart Living (Paperback)
This was Martha's first work, and explores places and settings. The rustic bench in the middle of the trees is a great idea, ditto the outside shower, but only if you live where there will be no peeping Toms. While you may not be able to duplicate her ideas exactly, these should give you inspiration to work with what you have at home, wherever that may be.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not much here. Pass on this one,
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Decorate: The Best of Martha Stewart Living (Paperback)
If you want something really good try the HGTV Before or After. The best is really the Home Decorators Bible. Martha's books are often cut & paste jobs.
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