Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design: Fearless, Fabulous Decorating
by Christopher Lowell
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Book Summary Information
Author: Christopher LowellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-08
ISBN: 1400082706
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Book Reviews of Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design: Fearless, Fabulous Decorating
Book Review: The Best Decorating Book I've Ever Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I moved into my first apartment, I bought this book, and even though I couldn't paint or change the floors, it still helped me make my apartment look like my home.
I gave the book to my sister a few years ago, but I've got the layers memorized, and every time I've wanted to redecorate, the first thing I've done is write down the 7 layers on paper (I did add an extra one for appliances and electronics, so I've got 8 layers) and get busy brainstorming.
My husband and I recently bought our first home, and again, the very first thing I did after we closed was make a page for every room in the house, and write down my ideas for each layer. When you write it out like that, it's easy to imagine what the finished room will look like.
My favorite thing about this book is that it doesn't just show you pictures of pretty rooms and go "This would be a good idea". It tells you how you can organize your own ideas to make a space for you. Other books tell you what you need to do to get a certain "look", but this book lets you design your own look. Every room I've ever decorated using the "layers" has not only looked spectacular, but looked like "my home".
I would recommend this book to anyone who has ideas about how they want their home to look, but doesn't know where to start.
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Summary of Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design: Fearless, Fabulous Decorating
"If you can put together an outfit, you're already overqualified to decorate a room," believes Emmy Award-winning Christopher Lowell. Now he's back with his proven Seven Layers of Design system to bring readers a lively blend of design theory and hands-on advice for fearless, fabulous decorating.Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design solves decorating dilemmas by encouraging readers to look at a room piece by piece, layer by layer, from the floor up. With his humor, wit, and charm, Lowell breaks down the Seven Layers of Design to lay the groundwork for simple, yet stunning, home design.
Each chapter of Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design walks you through room makeovers with easy step-by-step projects; dramatic before, during, and after photographs; and useful sidebars that make decorating simple, fun, and rewarding.
.Learn why you should never paint a ceiling white.
.Create fabulous fakes using paint and plywood.
.Increase the value of your home with architectural detail.
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