Decorating Walls And Floors

In any decorating scheme, the walls and floors are key to a well-designed room. Properly chosen and maintained, walls and floors can make a home come alive. This book showcases creative ways to use wall coverings to enhance and enrich your environment. For walls, it presents a variety of ideas for creating a particular style or theme by mixing wall patterns and fabrics; it shows readers how to use paper to decorate accessories, like lampshades, screens, trunks, and picture frames. For floors, it reveals the newest types of flooring available, from new options for such classics as wood, marble, and tile, to fresh and unusual treatments like bamboo, concrete, and leather; it offers tips and tricks on making lively personal spaces with painted patterns and borders; and it offers advice on how to use design elements and accessories to bring out the beauty of your floor. This beautifully illustrated guide showcases creative ways to use wall coverings and flooring to enhance and enrich your environment. Book jacket.