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Interior designer/TV presenter Linda Barker is the ideal person to front the cover of her book. Decked in a classy sarong, white vest and white fluffy cardy, she looks as if she drifts effortlessly through the earthy, feminine interiors she creates.
There are no wild premises or promises here. This is about handy hints to update, transform, or liven up your home. According to Barker it's the "essential finishing touches that bring a room scheme together and contribute so much to the first impression as the owners walk through the door".
In the first section, Styling from Scratch, the main text (and there's a lot of it) amounts to basic common sense about creating a new look home, with advice such as covering sofas with throws, thinking about storage, and throwing out clutter. This advice continues in the following section, Instant Make-overs, which focuses on specific rooms. The eye-catching 5-minute facelift tips, are largely sensible reminders: use floral patterns for a strong message, add a sensual touch with throws, use lights for a sculptural as well as lighting element.
It's the final section, Makes, which is the strongest and which won't disappoint fans of the Changing Rooms TV series. There are 25 projects to have a go at, making this an adult child's delight. Choose from making laminated paper blinds, Japanese style seating, or even the sunburst mirror--a an ideal handmade Christmas present?!--Lorna V
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One of the most popular designers of the TV series "Changing Rooms" draws upon her years of hands-on experience to produce this guide to "finishing" a room, proving that a home can be transformed into a stylish and individualistic living space with just a few strategic changes.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring!!!,
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This review is from: "Changing Rooms" : Finishing Touches : (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful book at gives you so many ideas. I myself am creating a new home - rather than changing one - and found that Linda has so many wonderful idea as to creating that 'perfect' cozy home. Taking into consideration the color and size of your home, the focus points, the fabrics, lightning and the finishing touches can only be described at inspiring.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A gem of a DIY book.,
By didicoy (Banter Kitchen) - See all my reviews
This review is from: "Changing Rooms" : Finishing Touches : (Hardcover)
This book does exactly what it says on the cover detailing all the little fiddly bits that complete all your hard work. A must read for all DIY enthusiast to complete that project perfectly!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect style on a budget,
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This review is from: "Changing Rooms" : Finishing Touches : (Hardcover)
A friend bought me this when I moved into my first flat and after reading it I couldn't wait to get started! Particularly good are the 5-minute fix-its, things you can do in an afternoon to improve the look of the room. While some of the ideas might not be to every-one's taste, things like a fruit bowl light (!!) are easily adaptable, and the instructions are really easy to follow. I recommend it for people wanting to change a room on a budget- the shell plaque is fabulous in my bathroom!!
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