Information Sources on Interior Design
Published on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 4:22pm
Redoing a room? Downsizing? Here are some sources about interior design.
Design Basics
- House Beautiful Decorating School
- Decorating Basics: Styles, Colors, Furnishings
- Interior Design Course: Principles, Practices, and Techniques for the Aspiring Designer
- 10-Minute Decorating: 176 Fabulous Shortcuts with Style
Designing on a Budget
Designing Small Spaces
- Small Spaces for Modern Living: Making the Most of Your Indoor Space
- Small House/Big Style
- Small Space Decorating Workshop
- Decorating Small Spaces: Live Large in Any Space
- Apartment: Stylish Solutions for Apartment Living
- Compact Living
Design Ideas
- House Beautiful 750 Decorating & Design Ideas: Express Yourself with Color, Pattern, Light & Style
- Living Spaces: A Complete Home Decorating Sourcebook
- The Ultimate Decorating Book: Over 1,000 Decorating Ideas for all the Rooms in Your Home
- Mary Gilliatt's Complete Room by Room Decorating Guide
- Simple Home Style
Childrens' Rooms
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Living Rooms
Colors
- The Color Palette Primer: A Guide to Choosing Ideal Color Combinations for Your Home
- House Beautiful Color Workshop: Decorating Stylish Rooms
- 1001 Ideas for Color and Paint: The Ultimate Source Book for Choosing Color Schemes for Your Home
If you cannot find the suggested books, please see the librarian for suggestions or to get books from other branches of the DC Public Library.
Websites
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