The Big-Ass Book of Home Decor: More Than 100 Inventive Projects for Cool Homes Like Yours

277 Pages·2010·185.276 MB·English

by  Mark Montano

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NOTE TO READERS
All activities in this book should be performed with adult supervision. Common sense and care are essential to the conduct
of any and all activities described in this book. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes responsibility for any loss,
damage, or injuries that may occur, and the author and publisher hereby expressly disclaim any responsibility for any loss,
damages, or injuries, however caused. Neither the author nor the publisher endorses any of the products, tools, or services
referred to in this book or assumes any responsibility for use of any such products, tools, or services. All trademarks of
products are property of their respective owners. Be sure to follow and read all instructions and warnings that accompany
any products, tools, or services referred to in this book. Due to differing conditions, materials, and skill levels, the authors
and publisher disclaim any liability for unsatisfactory results. Nothing in this book is intended as an express or implied
warrant of suitability or fitness of any product, tool, service, or design.
Published in 2010 by Stewart, Tabori & Chang
An imprint of ABRAMS
Text copyright © 2010 by Mark Montano
Photographs copyright © 2010 by Auxy Espinoza
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a
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electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission
from the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Montano, Mark.
The big-ass book of home decor / Mark Montano ; photographs by Auxy
Espinoza.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-58479-825-5
1. House furnishings—Amateurs’ manuals. 2. Interior
decoration—Amateurs’ manuals. I. Title.
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645—dc22
2009036376
Editor: Dervla Kelly
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CONTENTS
Introduction 8
Project Pointers 10
Chapter 1: Delicious Dinnerware 12
Chapter 2: Perfect Pillows 24
Chapter 3: Wonderful Walls 44
Chapter 4: Whimsical Windows 52
Chapter 5: Amazing Accents 64
Chapter 6: Captivating Candlelight 98
Chapter 7: Terrific Tables 110
Chapter 8: Luscious Lighting and Lavish Lampshades 124
Chapter 9: Brilliant Bedrooms 168
Chapter 10: Marvelous Mirrors 178
Chapter 11: Awesome Artwork 192
Chapter 12: Incredible IKEA Ideas 210
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