The ultimate practical reference tool for home design and decoration, Step by Step Home Design & Decorating is the only book that does everything step-by-step. When it comes to restyling, redecorating, and sprucing up your home, the big question is where to start. From the planning stages through the finishing touches, everything you need to know to give your home a complete makeover is in Step by Step Home Design & Decorating. Comprehensive in its scope and utterly practical, Step by Step Home Design & Decorating is an indispensable single-volume reference for anyone restyling their home. Highlights: Covers color schemes, designing layouts, and choosing flooring or lighting Learn to make blinds, tile a bathroom, hang wallpaper, and more Clear instructions and photography are provided to help at every stage Theme tips: "5 ways with rugs" and "10 ways to refresh an old kitchen," etc. Includes ideas for a working with a limited budget