Interior Decorating 101


© Barbara Bell

Lessons

Lesson 1: The Five Basic Factors
Introducing the five essential or "basic" factors you need to consider before you start remodeling or redecorating any room....
Introduction
Function
Color
Light
Focal Point
Traffic Flow
Bibliography

Lesson 2: Preparation is the Key to Success!
Preparing in advance includes establishing the priority projects to be done; preparing a budget; making a floorplan (including measuring and...
What Do You Want to Do?
Making a Floorplan
Planning Your Layout
The Budget
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Lesson 3: Basic Tools
Learn the tools you'll need for painting and wallpapering. Each process will also be discussed with fundamentals and tips for successful...
Painting Tools
Wallpapering Tools
Other Applications
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Lesson 4: Techniques and Tips
Now that you have the basic tools gathered together for your project, what do you do with them? Learn the proper way to paint and to hang wallpaper,...
Let's Paint!
Painting Cleanup
Wallpaper - Hang it!
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Lesson 5: Champagne Results on a Chianti Budget
There are many ways to revitalize your decor without spending a great deal of money. This lesson will briefly discuss a variety of techniques and...
Introduction
It's in the Details
Floors and Floor Coverings
Flooring Alternatives
Window Treatments
Bibliography

Lesson 6: Adding the Personal Touch
You really don't want a clone of that magazine photo, do you? Of course not! Your room, your home, should reflect your taste and your personality. It...
Colorful Accessories
The Importance of Artwork
Displaying Your Collections
Bring the Outdoors In
Trash to Treasures
Bibliography

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