House Sensation: Spirited and Stylish Home Decorating

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous, fresh, and frugal!
Review: Anne McKevitt's book has a refreshing approach to decorating. It's bright & bold, a good decorating book for people who like to express themselves through their flare for decor. A welcome relief from the understated decor & plaid country styles that seem to overwhelm most decorating shows. Thank You Anne!

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Summary: Very cool
Review: Even if some of the wild ideas are not exactly fitting to your intentions for your own abode the ideas are a super springboard for one's own imagination. The book is full of color photographs that illustrate in rich detail the conceptual novel ideas to making a home a home. The ideas are fresh, often whimsical, intriguing but always interesting. A reviewer said that it is best fot those twenty somethings and I would tend to agree except there are exceptions. I've seen this type of wild decor at no longer "baby" boomers homes where style is not limited by demographics but flamed by creativity. This book is not unlike something one might find at a leading home furnishing super store catering to younger families starting out. Think color and quirky, brash and intelligent practicality. As evidence in this book when it comes to creating a home atmosphere anything goes. It seems the only limitation is one's own imagination, this book will increase your imagination and refocus on the endless possibilities for that remodel, new home or just planning your own Pee Wee's playhouse. A great little book to look at over and over before you add some zest to your living space.

Rating:
Summary: reasonably okay
Review: House sensation has some good ideas however, rather than just being full of ideas as most books of this type are, is instead a showcase for rooms which the designer has redone. Some of her stuff is simply ghastly, but it has a good "HOW TO" section & some good ideas for doing things on a (small) budget. Worth getting - but just borrow don't buy.

Rating:
Summary: reasonably okay
Review: House sensation has some good ideas however, rather than just being full of ideas as most books of this type are, is instead a showcase for rooms which the designer has redone. Some of her stuff is simply ghastly, but it has a good "HOW TO" section & some good ideas for doing things on a (small) budget. Worth getting - but just borrow don't buy.

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous, fresh, and frugal!
Review: This is a super book - the ideas are very practical yet exciting, very impressive yet easy to achieve, and very frugal but quite spectacular. Anne McKevitt is a fearless designer, and her book is not just helpful but really fun. While this is a great book for someone just starting out, it is a real treat for anyone who can't bear the tedious standard offerings of most "good taste" shelter magazines and books. Strongly recommend!