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Summary: Would be a great book.....
Review: for someone else, but not me. Just wasn't what I was looking for, but my friend loves it, all the ideas and tips have helped her out, but it just wasn't for me. I would recommend this for anyone who like a modern style and whom has never rented an apartment before, or for any college student. Good book just not for me.
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Summary: Exactly what I needed 7 years ago
Review: I don't actually own this book. I only looked at it in the bookstore. So, you may want to take my advice with a grain of salt.
However, this is exactly the book that I was trying to find seven years ago when I rented and wanted to invoke a bit of style into my living space. I was even tempted to buy it now that I own my second house. The only thing that discouraged me from doing so was the beginning section, which focuses on the basics of renting--i.e. selecting an apartment.
However, the meat of the book that talks about decorating seems to be excellent. It has inexpensive and temporary decorating ideas. It is perfect if you want to spruce up your space without making permanent and expensive changes.
I can't wait for Paige Gilchrist to come out with a book for homeowners living on a pathetic budget!
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Summary: I love this book and I am not decorating my first apartment
Review: Parents definitely buy this book for your college-going kids! Others will enjoy it as well, but the style will most appeal to people under 40. The style is kind of funky-modern. I just bought the book, so I have not read the whole thing, but so far so good. It has instructions and materials lists for creating all the looks in the photos which is lacking in many interior design books. It also has general decorating tips.Bonus: It describes typical problems to look for in an apartment and how to evaluate an apartment for these problems. It describes potential problems and red tape with the landlord, and how to avoid them, and it explains the renter's contract as well. If you have just started exploring interior decoration, or are looking for your first apartment or tips to refresh your current one, buy this book!
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Summary: I love this book and I am not decorating my first apartment
Review: Parents definitely buy this book for your college-going kids! Others will enjoy it as well, but the style will most appeal to people under 40. The style is kind of funky-modern. I just bought the book, so I have not read the whole thing, but so far so good. It has instructions and materials lists for creating all the looks in the photos which is lacking in many interior design books. It also has general decorating tips. Bonus: It describes typical problems to look for in an apartment and how to evaluate an apartment for these problems. It describes potential problems and red tape with the landlord, and how to avoid them, and it explains the renter's contract as well. If you have just started exploring interior decoration, or are looking for your first apartment or tips to refresh your current one, buy this book!
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Summary: Not just for first-time renters!
Review: This book has so much information, it should have been called "Renting an Apartment". Although this book was written for young first-time renters, the information would benefit anyone that rents their home. Even though I'm now living in my 8th apartment, and have renting experience, I found lots of tips and ideas to help make my home more comfortable and pleasing. This book is split into two parts. The first part addresses what you need to know when renting an apartment, and includes tips on - what to look for when scouting for a place to live, both in terms of dwelling and landlord
- how to look for a roommate
- what you're expected to pay (or not)
- what you can do in improvements
- how to keep your apartment clean The second part, my favorite, shows you how to decorate your apartment on a budget, and includes DIY projects that are imaginative and down-right cheap, such as: - painting walls, floors and furniture (how-to and supplies)
- window coverings (using copper pipes for curtain rods)
- separating rooms without building (hanging drapery panels)
- lighting (wastepaper basket lights)
- screens (fabric panels between dowels held straight with concrete) The writing tone is light and fresh, and perfect for the intended audience. Photography is well done. My only (minor) complaint is that for most projects, there was only one picture of the finished project. The accompanying written instructions are detailed, but I would have preferred pictures along with them. In my view, it's easier to see how something is done, than reading it. I recommend this book, both for the ideas, and as a starting point.
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