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Posted January 20, 2010
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This is a great basic design book - especially for the money. The best parts for me were basic dimensions regarding rug size for dining rooms, walk space around furniture, rules-of-thumb, etc. The black and white drawings weren't too great (some of the time I couldn't tell what was a door or a table). I did get tired of Griffin's "honeys, sugars, and dahlings" (& I'm from Tennessee!). She's trying to come across as your best girlfriend giving you the scoop. Another "con" was anytime she discussed a really high-maintenance idea (white grout)...she had to add "but I did that - it's just me". To make sure you knew her space was better. What's the point in that?? Anyway, really cute book and not too academic...so good basic reference. Enjoy!
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This was a gift, to a young couple - she loved the book, lots of useful information for now and in the future.
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Overview
Recipient of the Gold Medal in the Living Now Awards-Home ImprovementThe essential do-it-yourself guide from one of the top designers in the country that uncovers the secret home design rules used by the pros
Many design books are filled with lavish photography of perfect rooms that most of us can only dream of re-creating. Without any practical advice, the look is unattainable. That's where Design Rules comes in. Here, Elaine Griffin, one of the country's 100 top designers (House Beautiful), explains all the practical decorating standards that professionals use behind the scenes ...