Summary
All new and totally updated! Our best-selling Decorating Idea Book has been completed revised and updated to reflect today's most popular styles and the concerns of budget-conscious homeowners. Packed with more ideas than ever, the All New Decorating Idea Book features inspiring and practical design solutions for every room of the house, including new approaches to refeshing an outdated look, small-scale renovations, and major transformations.
House Proud. As the real estate market continues to flounder, why not make the home you already own into your dream house? Richly illustrated with gorgeous, inspiring photographs throughout, this redesigned bestseller will help you fashion your own design style in every room.
Practical design solutions Updating a tired-looking room Small-scale renovation Total remodel Simple solutions for renters Ideas for decorating on a shoe-string or remodeling on a larger budget
A design pro answers all your questions. Sifting through interior design websites and blogs can be overwhelming, often leaving you perplexed. This must-have resource book by respected interior designer, Heather J. Paper, answers those nagging questions like: "Is this the best buy?" "What are the pros and cons?" "How do I put it all together?" and many more.
From DIY to total renovation. Whether you are an interior designer, contract, renter, or weekend DIY-er, you will find al the design ideas you need for your home:
Color choice Style Furniture Room arrangements Window treatments Wall and floor covering Storage Lighting Decorative accessories Finishing touches and more
A native of Iowa, Heather J. Paper graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Interior Design and Journalism. In 1978 she joined the staff of Better Homes and Gardens , where she served as editor of the quarterly Decorating magazine and managed 20 special interest publications.
After 16 years with Meredith Corporation, Heather left in 1995 to pursue a freelance career that has included writing for such distinguished magazines as Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home, Country Home, Southern Accents, HOME, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles and Mountain Living . She has also served as the editor of Haven magazine and written scripts for the syndicated television show of the same name. Heather has penned articles, books, brochures and press releases for corporate clients such as Kohler, Home Depot, Sherwin-Williams, DuPont Corian, Lowe's, and Marge Carson. Additionally, this veteran of the furnishings industry has conducted in-store seminars on a wide variety of design topics and authored Decorating Idea Book and Decorating Ideas That Work for The Taunton Press.
Her company, Heather J. Paper Consultants, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
