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How to Decorate: An Inspiring and Practical Handbook

How to Decorate is a gorgeous, practical, down-to-earth guide to decorating your home from start to finish - with love, attention and style. Layer by creative layer, stylist, decorator and homewares designer Shannon Fricke takes us through her decorating workshop in a book, explaining how to find your own story, create a decorating concept perfectly suited to you and your space, and implement that concept to turn your house into your dream home.

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Along with insider tips on everything from choosing colours, finishes, floors, furniture, flowers and fabrics to hiding a house's flaws and making the most of its assets, there are glorious photographs of Shannon's own home and other houses she has styled. Her fresh and homely approach to decorating within any budget is enchanting, heart-warming and inspiring.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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