Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Chapter 1 The Bottom Line 15
Budget Quiz 16
The Best Deals 21
Chapter 2 Furnishing Fyi 25
Gold Nuggets 26
Pieces/Prices/Placement 31
Sofas/Sectionals 31
Side Chairs 33
Accent Tables 33
Media Storage/Entertainment Centers 34
Shelving/Bookcases 37
Dining Tables 38
Dining Seating 40
Buffets/Credenzas 41
Desk/Desk Chars 42
Rugs 44
Entry Consoles 45
Entry Benches 47
Beds 50
Nightstands 50
Dressers/Armoires 51
Vanity Tables 52
Chapter 3 Get Some Style 55
Design Style Definitions 56
Your Two-Word Phrase 66
Look Boosters 69
Chapter 4 Color Decoded 73
Using an Inspiration Piece 74
60/30/10 77
Rainbow Rundown 77
Pattern Play 84
Chapter 5 The Power of Paint 87
Shortcuts to Making a Splash 88
Gloss-Ary of Finishes 89
Home Run Hues 91
Chapter 6 What is Art? 104
3-D Versus 2-D Art 105
Think Outside the Frame 106
Hanging Like an Expert 111
Create a Great Gallery Wall 112
Chapter 7 Window Wrap-Up 115
Blinds and/or Drapes 116
Blinds: The Best and the Rest 119
Drapes: The Best and the Rest 122
Hardware: The Best and the Rest 126
Chapter 8 The Wow Factor 129
Room Jewelry 130
Light it Up 131
Still Life 133
Super Secret Seven 135
Chapter 9 Before You Go 139
Kit Must-Haves 141
Naughty Word Dictionary 145
Author Acknowledgments 157
Photographer Acknowledgments 159
Photography Credits 160
