Creative Interior Design: A Complete Guide to Designing and Decorating Your Home

Very good handbook for basics in interior decorating from color schemes to picture hanging. The photography is inspiring and beautiful.

I think this book includes a lot of the basic decorating rules in an easy to understand manner. Lots of photos. Yes, some can be considered outdated but this book was printed in 1994 so anyone purchasing it now should not be surprised. In regards to the commentary from December 14, 2002, and not liking the style -- everyone has individual tastes. This book is actually English, as in published in London, England. After having lived in Europe for 15 years, to me the style in the book looks very typical of the country. Also, many details of the room, both structural and decorative, as well as room composition reflect European styles. So I found the book to be both informative and also a reminder of English styles. Once in awhile the basic rules of interior design were not followed, but in real life, they aren't always either.

This book is great for those of us who are new to decorating. It teaches you all about color and how important it is to choose a color scheme and, of course, how to choose it. After reading just a few chapters of the book, I was able to critique decorating styles and understand why the color scheme worked or didn't work. I also found the section on creating a look for your whole house useful. The book is full of tips and instructions. Perfect for someone who is just starting a decorating project and doesn't want to hire a decorator.