Who doesn't love makeovers? The problem is most of us walk through our houses and only see the before picture. This hands-on book addresses room makeovers with a professional designer's approach to décor. Lucianna Samu, a successful designer and house flipper, has written Can't Fail Room Makeovers so that all of us may begin to turn rooms into after pictures.
The Decorating Plan: Dreaming and Scheming
There are many photographs in Room Makeovers that help a reader to understand the process of envisioning a room. Key elements, such as color and architectural detail, are concisely explained, helping a homeowner make a plan to translate fantasy into reality. Sample rooms included.
A Home Style Book Showcasing Architectural Elements
Set the stage for a home's style right at the front door. Follow up with a foyer that entices both residents and guests to retreat further into a welcoming environment. Consider walls and ceilings as more than backdrops, and learn to get some decorating mileage out of them.
Home Material Choices
Wood, stone and brick are just a few of the material choices to decide upon when redesigning a home's interior décor. Don't select randomly. A little study will help in a big way to make changes that affect the desired style. Choosing the right material for flooring can really define a room. As in all things that involve home décor, planning ahead is key.
Spiral Staircases and Other Staircase Options
A section entitled Change of Venue features staircase design, and the impact of the photos alone is impressive. A simple effort, such as painting the railing black, can make an enormous change. Using decorative hand-forged iron spindles under the railing gives an entirely different feel to an entryway.
Home Decorator
Choosing materials, lighting, color, furnishings and displays are all an important, and sometimes confusing, part of creating the right feel for a space. While using instinct is a good way to inject personality into a room, a bit of knowledge about the effects of these choices can make the difference between a room that's just functional and one that is beautifully welcoming. Don't shortchange the knowledge real designers can impart when creating a room. Getting that knowledge at the price of a book is an unbeatable bargain.
Summary
Can't Fail Room Makeovers comes in a convenient spiral-bound form and is filled with photographs which are incredibly helpful in translating the designer's techniques. While the book is divided into only three main areas, each of those is broken down into manageable elements that help a resident tackle a project step by step. Budget conscience makeovers are taken into account, and there are some helpful tips, such as using laminate and soapstone, that will be a valuable aid to designers with limited funds. Implementing the help of a professional can make the difference between a successful or unsuccessful makeover. Take advantage of this book's excellent home decorator advice.
Title: Can't Fail Room Makeovers
Author: Lucianna Samu
Publisher: Creative Homeowner, 303 pgs., $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-58011-425-7
 |
