Table Of ContentTaunton’s
Decorating
ALL
NEW
I D E A B O O K
Color
Furniture
Lighting
Style
HEATHER J. PAPER
Taunton’s
Decorating
ALL
NEW
I D E A B O O K
Taunton’s
Decorating
ALL
NEW
I D E A B O O K
H E A T H E R J . P A P E R
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Text © 2014 by The Taunton Press, Inc.
Illustrations © 2014 by The Taunton Press, Inc.
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Editor: Christina Glennon
Copy editor: Diane Sinitsky
Jacket/Cover design: Kimberly Adis
Interior design: Kimberly Adis
Layout: David Giammattei
Illustrators: Jean Tuttle
Photo editor: Erin Giunta
Cover Photographer: Main Front Cover: Brian Vanden Brink; Front Cover Top: Mark Lohman; Front Cover Bottom:
Stacy Bass; Back Cover: Clockwise from Top: Ryann Ford; David Duncan Livingston; Ken Gutmaker; Ryann Ford
Main cover photo designer credit: Architect/Builder: Polhemus Savery Dasilva; Interior Designer: Denise Maurer
Interiors of Troy, NY, Painting by David Witbeck/Cove Gallery
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Paper, Heather J.
All new decorating idea book / Heather J. Paper.
pages cm
Summary: “This book includes ideas for freshening up a tired look, small-scale renovations, and larger
transformations”-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN 978-1-62710-116-5 (paperback)
ISBN 978-1-63186-015-7 (e-book)
1. Interior decoration. I. Title.
NK2115.P2783 2014
747--dc23
2014025180
Printed in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
acknowledgments
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PON ENTERING COLLEGE, I knew that thanks go to Carolyn Mandarano; I continue to
I wouldn’t be pursuing a career in the benefit from the mentoring she’s provided.
field of teaching. (I simply didn’t have But the team that’s truly responsible for
the patience, or so I told myself.) Instead, this book includes numerous others, as well.
I collected degrees in journalism and interior Photographers who provided top-notch
design, and I have since written on every images for this book. Designers who’ve
imaginable decorating topic. inspired my writing for years. Family members
Ironically, all these years later, teaching is who have been there through thick and thin,
one of the things I love most. I thoroughly encouraging all of my writing endeavors. And
enjoy explaining the whys and wherefores of friends that I can count on night or day, among
everything from smart floor plans to successful them Deb Baker, Colleen Summers, Shirley
color schemes. And that’s why writing this Van Zante, and—last but not least—Victoria
particular book has been a pure pleasure. Lane. The sound of her laughter alone can
My sincere thanks go to Peter Chapman chase away the worst case of writer’s block.
and Christina Glennon at The Taunton Finally, I want to thank my husband, Russ,
Press, who showed great faith in me every whose love and support go back more than
step of the way. Thanks, too, to Erin Giunta 25 years. His believing in me, unwaveringly,
for keeping such a massive number of means more than he will ever know—and has
photographs organized. Additionally, many made me the writer I am today.
contents
introduction 2
style 4 color 14 furniture 42
room 86 window 102 wall coverings 122
arrangements treatments
floor coverings 146 storage 168
lighting 198 finishing 214
touches
photo credits 232
introduction
h
AVING A BACKGROUND IN INTERIOR (eclectic) and colors that are comfortable to
design has its advantages—and some me (blues, greens, and all manner of soothing
disadvantages, too. I can’t begin to hues). Plus, it’s a reflection of my personality
count the number of times I’ve heard, (a collection of dog portraiture gives me away
“Your house must be gorgeous; I can’t let as a fan of man’s best friend).
you see mine!” I suspect I’ve lost out on more Those three elements—style, color, and
than one dinner invitation that way. personal touches—are the basic foundation
But here’s the reality: While it’s true that of any well-designed room. And you probably
I’ve been schooled in basic design concepts, have a good idea of your own preferences.
my house isn’t all that different from yours. But whether you’re self-assured or a bit
It’s filled with furnishings in my preferred style unsettled about the decorating process, this
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book is certain to take you to the next level. it all, keep this book close at hand. There are
It’s filled with information and inspiration, plenty of decorating lessons to be learned, for
providing guidance for everything from smart the novice or the most seasoned decorator.
room arrangements and color combinations to Take it from me. Even as a professional in
selecting accessories. this field, the All New Decorating Idea Book is
Some ideas presented within these pages precisely the kind of publication I look to for
may have never occurred to you, while others inspiration of my own.
might solidify those of your own. But that’s
in keeping with the process. There is no one
right solution; rooms are ever evolving, as
tastes and family dynamics change. Through
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