1001 Ideas for Floors: Flooring Solutions for Every Room

1001 Ideas for Floors: Flooring Solutions for Every Room

by EmmaCallery (Author)

Synopsis

From terra-cotta for the bathroom and natural fibre carpet for the living room to the right hardwood for the entryway - this is a comprehensive compendium of every single flooring type on the market. Find inspiration in hundreds of photographs showing just how you could transform your home, whether your style is dramatic parquet in the dining room or wipe-clean lino for the kids' rooms. Extensive directories of tiles, terrazzos, stones, vinyls, woods and finishes, and carpets allow you to pick out the solution that's right for your home and your budget. With expert advice on design, materials, budgets, maintenance and installation, 1001 Ideas for Floors will help you make choices better than any professional. Emma Callery is the author of numerous popular books on home decoration. Among her recent titles are Right First Time Decorating, Home Makeover and The Home Decorator's Colour Scheme Sourcebook. She has edited numerous other books covering all aspects of home decoration, including lighting, decorating, painting techniques and other craft-related subjects. She lives in Oxfordshire with her family.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Apple Press
Published: 01 Feb 2008

ISBN 10: 184543224X
ISBN 13: 9781845432249

Media Reviews
Callery, Emma. 1001 Ideas for Floors: Flooring Solutions for Every Room. ISBN 978-1-58923-357-7. Martin, Brett. 1001 Ideas for Outdoor Spaces: The Ultimate Sourcebook; Decking, Paving, Designs, and Accessories. illus. index. ISBN 978-1-58923-386-7. ea. vol: Creative Pub: Quayside. (1001 Ideas). Mar. 2008. c.240p. pap. $24.95. INTERIOR DESIGN Here are two more books in the publisheras series aimed at the amateur decorator, both filled with color photographs and practical advice. Callery (1001 Ideas for Color & Paint) gives extensive coverage to the multitude of options available for flooring, including leather and metal. Cost, durability, maintenance, and style are discussed with thumbnail photographs of samples of the variety available for each choice. Photo vignettes show how changes in the color of furnishings and flooring can effect a look. For decks and patios, Martin explains material choices, styles, and accessories, e.g., outdoor grills, planters, and hot tubs. A checklist of practical considerationsaobtaining permits, hiring buildersarounds out the information. The highlight of each book is the hundreds of color photographs that depict the options. Both books are recommended for any size public library collection --Library Journal, January, 2008