- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Simon and Schuster (February 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671015427
- ISBN-13: 978-0671015428
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.3 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,973,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There are a lot of home-decorating books out there that don't do more than show you a bunch of pretty pictures of expensive rooms, but this is not one of them! It is probably the most valuable primer available on everything that goes into the decoration of a house. Sharon Hanby-Robie knows what home-decorating newbies really need to know. The book is organized with a let's-start-at-the-very-beginning approach, containing an enormous wealth of very basic information (such as the internal construction of a sofa). There's a heavy emphasis on furniture--four chapters are devoted to various aspects of it, from case goods to built-ins to upholstery; other chapters deal with flooring, walls, windows, and fabrics. Important tips, many of which can save you a great deal of money, are included in sidebars. (For example, when you have furniture reupholstered, be sure to ask for any unused fabric to be returned to you--you might need it eventually, and you've already paid for it!) When you finally talk to a decorator, painter, furniture salesperson, carpet installer, or other professional, you'll be armed with the right questions and information to avoid silly mistakes (such as buying a sofa that won't fit through your doors) and getting taken for an expensive ride.
From Library Journal
Each of these books gives a different view of some of the major issues in home decorating. Interior designer Hanby-Robie has written an easy-to-read workbook to be used by the do-it-yourselfer. She discusses furniture, wall and window treatments, fabrics, flooring, interior design accessories, and planning. For all topics she never advocates a particular style but gives practical advice to enable consumers to make knowledgeable home-decorating choices. Landis, a contributing editor to Metropolitan Home, takes a "helpful hints" approach to interior design, much like Leslie Linsley does in her 15-Minute Decorating Ideas (LJ 5/15/97). The "workable (and) designer-tested" tips are divided into chapters for topics such as color, windows, and display. Appendixes provide information on hiring an interior designer and a helpful list of mail-order resources for home furnishings. Stoddard, the interior designer and much-published writer, updates Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman's classic The Decoration of Houses, first published 100 years ago. More style conscious and less tip-oriented than the authors of the other two books, she gives her own comprehensive interpretation of how to decorate a home in the last years of the 20th century. All three titles would be excellent, broad-interest additions to every public library.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
It has a cute title but questionable value,
By A Customer
This review is from: My Name Isn't Martha, But I Can Decorate My Home: The Real Person's Guide to Creating a Beautiful Home Easily and Affordably (Paperback)
The author tries to cover too much ground in this work and hence doesn't cover anything well. Her ink blot test, which is alleged to be a way to discover personal style a is useless. She offers really stupid suggestions, like go to a wallpaper store an look at samples and make stacks of what you like and don't like and allegedly a personal style will emerge. Wallpaper books weigh almost 25-30 pounds each. Is she suggesting we go in and deface books, ripping out pages we like? What is no magical style emerges? Her book deals primarly with high end decorative treatment, Custom window treatment, custom upholstry and specialty floor treatments. Give me a break this is a $14.95 book with no photos or illustration. If it's aimed at the average consumer discussions of ready mades and limited color choices should be addressed. If she is directing this discussion at the high end, why the cheap book format.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: My Name Isn't Martha, But I Can Decorate My Home: The Real Person's Guide to Creating a Beautiful Home Easily and Affordably (Paperback)
Finally, a book that that gives you REAL advice on the often confusing and frustrating task of decorating your home. I loved Sharon's style -- not only is her book extremely reader-friendly, but I felt as if she was right beside me, explaining everything in simple terms, and giving me excellent insider information that I couldn't find anywhere else! I hope she comes out with more books!!!
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is a good book for getting started.,
By A Customer
This review is from: My Name Isn't Martha, But I Can Decorate My Home: The Real Person's Guide to Creating a Beautiful Home Easily and Affordably (Paperback)
Author really pushes the idea of getting an interior designer which was annoying.The book has great descriptions of products that are available including brand names. It will help you to think about options before starting major decorating projects.
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