Pure Style

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Summary: Essential decorating book
Review: If I were only allowed one decorating book, this would be it. Practical ideas for every decorating style. From bathrooms to colour schemes, vignettes to window treatments there are useful and affordable ideas everyone can use. A must have!

Rating:
Summary: Essential decorating book
Review: If I were only allowed one decorating book, this would be it. Practical ideas for every decorating style. From bathrooms to colour schemes, vignettes to window treatments there are useful and affordable ideas everyone can use. A must have!

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Summary: refreshing and realistic
Review: If you want to decorate a lot with white on white, there are some great pictures to give you great ideas in this book. Although she mentions color and pretends to emphasize its importance in your home decor, nearly all her pictures are so devoid of color you might mistake it for an old-time hospital.

I was disappointed in the text content because it merely tells us things any homeowner already knows. I learned nothing new from this book. If you're looking for suggestions on style, I'd recommend the Shabby Chic series by Rachel Ashwell. If you're looking for suggestions on color, I'd recommend Donald Kaufman's books on interior color. This one is a waste of money.

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Summary: Beautiful pictures, low on content
Review: If you want to decorate a lot with white on white, there are some great pictures to give you great ideas in this book. Although she mentions color and pretends to emphasize its importance in your home decor, nearly all her pictures are so devoid of color you might mistake it for an old-time hospital.

I was disappointed in the text content because it merely tells us things any homeowner already knows. I learned nothing new from this book. If you're looking for suggestions on style, I'd recommend the Shabby Chic series by Rachel Ashwell. If you're looking for suggestions on color, I'd recommend Donald Kaufman's books on interior color. This one is a waste of money.

Rating:
Summary: refreshing and realistic
Review: This book is like a breath of fresh air for anyone interested in decorating in an inexpensive, personal, and eclectic fashion. The photos are beautiful and the text very informative and inspirational. Following the guidelines provided will result in a beautiful, satisfying, and unique living environment. Recommended!