The Ultimate Book Of Decorating & Do-It-Yourself - Softcover

Mike Lawrence; Sally Walton; Stuart Walton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844775291 ISBN 13: 9781844775293

Publisher: Hermes House, 2005

Synopsis

With step-by-step practical techniques and projects, this book is aimed at everyone, from the novice home decorator to the experienced enthusiast. It includes practical instruction on home maintenance and repairs, painting, paperhanging, tiling, laying floor coverings, bedding, soft furnishings, curtains, insulation, storage, and building features and fittings. Every home needs repainting, updating or repair work to keep it looking fresh, stylish and in good condition. This book explains how best to assess the existing decor and condition of your home, and how to plan the work and choose new decorating materials. There are chapters on every room of the house, each with step-by-step photographs and instructions, charts, checklists and explanatory diagrams. Every technique is easy to follow, and there is also expert advice on materials, tools and equipment. Aimed at everyone from the novice home decorator to the experienced enthusiast, the book will help you to make the very best of your home.

About this title

About the Author:

Mike Lawrence has regularly contributed articles to all the major home improvement magazines, and has written and contributed to many books and partworks. Stewart Walton has designed a best-selling range of stencils, appeared on television as an authority on interior decoration, and contributed to a number of books. Sally Walton studied art in London, and is the author of several books on design styles, crafts and interiors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1844775291
• ISBN 13: 9781844775293
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512