The New Decorating Book (Better Homes and Gardens(R))

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Summary: Finally! A beautiful and practical decorating book!
Review: I looked and looked before finding this inspiring and useful book. I kept finding project books, which I did not want, and high-end style books that showed rooms I couldn't even relate to. This is the first book I found that did it all. I'm learning about all the design basics, and I'm also just enjoying sitting back with a cup of tea and looking through the pages. I recommend this book to anyone who loves to decorate and wants help to make their homes personal and inviting. I plan to buy 2 more copies as holiday gifts for my sisters.

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Summary: Just what I was looking for
Review: I saw the previous review and, lo and behold, saw the book in a big display at a local bookstore an hour later. I figured someone was trying to tell me something! I got it at the store, only to see that it's cheaper at amazon. Oh well. I'm glad I bought this book, because it is relevant and current, as the previous reviewer said. I'm really excited about all the ideas in the book, and I can see that it's also going to teach me all those decorating basics that I need. I didn't expect this from Better Homes and Gardens, but I must admit that I don't read the magazine. The book is over 400 pages and full of great color photos of very stylish rooms. A bargain!

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Summary: The Best
Review: Some of the only decorating books worth keeping are published by Better Homes & Gardens. This one, as well as the new edition which is not being shown on Amazon.com, are excellent. These are books you should OWN, have on your shelf, and refer to. Whether you're looking for colour ideas, window treatments, where to place lamps, how hight to hang a picture, etc. these books offer what you need to understand balance, scale, and how to make a room look perfect. I would also consider giving these books away as gifts - they are very useful and the pictures are BIG which is everything. Short on text, long on visuals, is what makes a decorating book worth buying.

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Summary: The Best
Review: Some of the only decorating books worth keeping are published by Better Homes & Gardens. This one, as well as the new edition which is not being shown on Amazon.com, are excellent. These are books you should OWN, have on your shelf, and refer to. Whether you're looking for colour ideas, window treatments, where to place lamps, how hight to hang a picture, etc. these books offer what you need to understand balance, scale, and how to make a room look perfect. I would also consider giving these books away as gifts - they are very useful and the pictures are BIG which is everything. Short on text, long on visuals, is what makes a decorating book worth buying.

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Summary: My favorite decorating book.
Review: I looked at the last three reviews and decided to get this book. I'm so glad I did. I haven't begun to digest it all, but I've already spent hours just sitting and enjoying all the color photos. So far, I've used ideas to brighten up our outdoor deck furniture, rearrange the living room furniture, and now we're planning our big master bedroom redo for this all. What I like is the variety of ideas and the explanation of all the decorating basics. I know it's corny, but this book is sort of like having a decorator friend helping me. Thanks, Better Homes and Gardens.

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Summary: Traditional Decorating Book
Review: This book is not based on NEW style. It's mostly based on country and traditional decor. Too many flowery fabrics!

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Summary: Helpful!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It has been a great aid in my "decorating journey", and it has great photographs.

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Summary: cure insomnia today...read this book
Review: Bottom line, this book is boring. You look at the pictures, and it appears these are pics of homes that are the 'before' a makeover is done. Yet, these 'before' pics are the ones that are supposed to be the finished, great ideas. If you're having problems sleeping at night, then I highly recommend this book. If you're looking for great ideas, then I suggest you look elsewhere.

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Summary: *yaaaaaaaaaaawn*
Review: What some would call 'classic design ideas,' I'll instead call staid, dull and old-fashioned. Flipping through the book quickly, I found not one room that caught my eye, not one design concept that I wanted to bring into my own home, not one fresh or new approach to anything. I'm new to the world of decorating and I was looking for something to spark my own creative juices. I'll have to look elsewhere, because this book appears to be recycling looks and ideas that have been around for years. This is the decorating book my mother or grandmother would love, I'm sure, but not for anyone looking for fresh or contemporary ideas.

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Summary: ugh
Review: So disappointed...thought there would more fresh and new ideas...I geuss I was expecting something different. So much looked similar to what I've seen before in other decorating books...don't get me wrong, the pictures and photos were all nice...and the before and after section was helpful...BUT, most else seemed like a replay of other decorating books.