The Complete Book of Decorating

ost people take their homes for grant- ed.Yet it is probablythe most important place in your life.The right surroundings and atmosphere are essential for the enjoyment and comfort of you and your family, for after all, you probably spend more of your time there than in any other one place. Here is a book which tells you all you need to know about decorating and furnishing the place in which you live. THE COMPLETE BOOK OF DECOR- ATING introduces some of the considera- tions and difficulties encountered when assessing the qualities of your home and furnishing it to your taste. It deals fully with the important matters of color and light when designing a room.Then all the various parts of the home are discussed in detail, lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings- floor and stair coverings, walls and ceilings, windows and curtains, versatile furniture, living rooms, studies and recrea- tion rooms, bedrooms, children s rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and halls. Each chapter gives practical suggestions and do-it-your- self tips.The book concludes with a basic do- it-yourself section and includes joining~ plastering, varnishing and painting. Beautifully and comprehensively illus- trated, this book will prove invaluable to all who wish to improve their homes.