Conran's Do-it-yourself Home Design - Hardcover

Whether you are the proud owner of your first home or just contemplating a new set of draperies, this book is an indispensable compendium of practical information and advice. It shows how even the most inexperienced homeowner can make his or her environment both more elegant and more efficient. Every area of your home - from floors and floor coverings, walls, wallpaper, paint, and paneling to ceilings, windows, lighting, color, storage, and furnishings - is discussed in detail. Do-it-yourself techniques for all major home-repair and remodeling procedures are illustrated in easy to follow diagrams. In addition, stylish decorating ideas - for putting the finishing touches on your handiwork - are provided in beautiful full-color photographs. Whatever your home design goals, this book helps you achieve them with professional flair.