Home Decorating DIY

 Taking on a home decorating project can transform the spirit of your home. Whether completing a small task such as updating a window with new curtains or a major undertaking such as wallcovering an entire room, each project in this book will require you to be familiar with a few basic design considerations, tools, and techniques. Consider the needs of your room, the interplay of colors and patterns, the desired atmosphere, and the impact of your own personal style when selecting materials and projects for your home. Then, familiarize yourself with the basic techniques and tools you’ll need to complete the project—as well as any specific measuring and planning instructions. Review this chapter for tips and techniques to ensure your project is a success from start to finish 9 Basic Techniques Need to Undrastand:  • Planning Your Project                                    ...

Decorating is the key to transforming a functional living space into a comfortable home that is uniquely yours. The nearly limitless variety of decorating techniques, materials, colors, patterns, and accents that can be used in any room in your home provides endless options for customization—and an inherent creative challenge. With so many choices, where do you start? The Complete Photo Guide to Home Decorating Projects will guide your creative vision and provide the know-how to complete nearly any decorating project with professional quality and designer results. Whether you plan to reinvent your living room with new upholstery, window treatments, decorative painting, and an aluminum-gilded ceiling or you merely want to know the best way to hang artwork and shelving, this volume provides clear, step-by-step instructions with large, easy-to-follow photographs to guide each project from start to finish. To ensure that you love your completed project, always begin by envisionin...