The New Apartment book [antikvár]

i • : r : I : ' i .i ¦ - ^ I ii i ' ¦ ,' " t ' 'i , 1 ' li|l ' ' 'ii ^,'M; P , ' ' h . < [i .Ml'.',--'' , I ,1, ^ 1 I ¦ . ¦ ,1 ' ¦ i i-i: i.l'. ¦ i I 1 ' I, 1 . , I . Does your apartment feel like a home? So you've moved into a new place, or maybe you've just taken a fresh look at your surroundings and decided you want a change. You want to put together a place that's attractive, comfortable, functional, and reflects the way you live. But naturally you're a bit short on time, money, maybe even space—and what exacdy is your "style" anyway? The New Apartment Book by decorating editor Michele Michael is the ultimate guide to making your apartment a fabulous home, a book full of inspiration and instruction for every taste. Far from a wish book filled with extravagant, unattainable rooms decoratedwith expensive j V',' ll''''1 [ / ' 'i ' ¦ 'V ' period furniture, T/ieNetu Apartment Boofc I I features the homes of some very innovative do-it-yourselfers that will give you great ideas ' and concrete information about how to create your dream apartment. First, the basic principles for home decorating are outlined, such as I I budget, function, and style, along with informa- ,i'i)|M ,1' I ' - tion about floor plans and a list of helpful '' ¦ ' ¦ ¦ I materials. Michele Michael then takes you on a '' ! i.i'u ¦ ,'M I' ,; room-by-room journey of a variety of apart- .1 ' I I . l.'.'li V'' Mil , 1 111-. 1,1.: V ¦ iM i'MiV'i I'i,. i'i M:;'::.'' I,'i I, i I ;; ' F ments, explaining how different looks were created easily and affordably, and how to adapt these ideas for your own home. Leam how to "I lij i'' ( i' y ' I I ,recognize a street find, express yourself with j||. -l' iji .ji ji^ ' I ' .j color, make smart shopping decisions, or give a •.).' •' i' ' 1'¦ I . ,'; r; , beat-up sofa a second life. ' ¦ ¦' ' ' '¦ I Each chapter contains a number of rooms accompanied by gorgeous color photographs and encouraging, simple-to-understand text, as well as quick and easy "Smart Tips," such as how to display collectibles for maximum impact. Special sections inserted throughout the chapters offer ideas for important decorating considerations such as windows, texture, color, and pillows. Other chapters focus on one-room living and illustrated step-by-step projects. A comprehensive source guide details everything from where to find fabrics, furniture, , , .,, i|i: ¦ 1 ¦) and trims to practical information about wallpa- hj i,, ¦ peringaroom. ¦. 1 ! ' I M i 1 , I . II : v.vri ¦ ¦h (continued on back flap)