Home Decorating for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Patricia Hart McMillan & Katharine Kaye McMillan (Paperback)

About the Book

Whether you're ready for a total home makeover or you just want to add a touch of style to your space, the McMillans have the no-nonsense tips your need. They will show you how to choose colors, flooring, furniture, accessories, and everything in between. Create a high-end look on a budget, make the most of teensy apartments, and discover the decor look that's really you. -- adapted from back cover

Book Synopsis

Want to be your own decorator? Design on a dime with Dummies!

Home Decorating For Dummies packs all the information you need to know about décor into one easy-to-read source. Whether you want to decorate one room or make over the whole house, this book has everything you need to design like a pro. This is the only reference you'll need to transform your home into a space you'll love. Dummies offers no-nonsense help, so you can plan perfect projects and stay within budget. Updated with the latest on smart homes, short-term rentals, DIY décor, and more.

• Learn how to optimize your home's floor plan
• Discover tricks for mixing patterns, colors, and textures successfully
• Refresh your home's style without spending a fortune
• Decorate rental properties with eye-catching, trendy style
• Untangle the terms--mid-century modern, farmhouse, minimalism--and pinpoint your design style

For those seeking ideas, resources, and budget-wise tips to spark their decorating creativity, Home Decorating For Dummies is a must-have.

From the Back Cover

Design your dream domain

Whether you're ready for a total home makeover or you just want to add a touch of style to your space, Home Decorating For Dummies has the no-nonsense tips you need. This guide helps you choose colors, flooring, furniture, accessories, and everything in between. Make your home (or the place you rent out!) into a stunning sanctuary. Thanks to the expert tips inside, you can tackle any decorating project, in any room. Create a high-end look on a budget, make the most of teensy apartments, and discover the decor look that's really you.

Inside...

• The basics of interior decorating
• Budgeting design projects
• Mid-Century Modern, Farmhouse, and more popular decor styles
• Decorating tips for bathrooms, kitchens, dens, and beyond
• How to include artistic touches
• Tips for maximizing small spaces

About the Author

Katharine Kaye McMillan is a Behavioral Scientist/Decorating Lifestyle Coach. She helps people design solutions for home, life, and work. Patricia Hart McMillan is a nation-ally recognized interior designer, writer, and magazine editor. She has coauthored several books on interior design.