Harmonious Interiors: A Design Guide for Creating Harmonious Rooms

Pluses: many large, full-page photos, features appealing & colorful rooms Minuses: grey text almost impossible to read on pastel pages, some picture captions in such small print that you need a magnifying glass, binding isn't very strong. Enjoyable book to browse for decorating ideas. I'm afraid I didn't gain much from the text on creating a harmonious interior. The final chapter covers feng shui principles for balancing your life.

Harmonious Interiors is a superbly presented design guide for creating harmonious rooms throughout the home. Ann McArdle shows how to utilize furniture, fabrics and collections to reflect a comfortable, liveable, relaxed style. Of special value for interior design are her tips and suggestions for counteracting the stress of modern life, balance work and home, and live in harmony with nature. Harmonious Interiors shows how to bring an added energy and ease to daily life by applying feng shui principles to every room of the house; create calm surroundings through the application of colors and textured furnishings; incorporate mementos and collectibles to express personality and style; and invite nature inside through using understated window treatments, potter herb gardens, and lush floral patterns. Harmonious Interiors is a delightful, practical, and inspirational contribution to personal, professional, and community library interior design reference collections.