Win-win interior design techniques from one of America's leading designers and lifestyle experts. “I set out here some of the practical standards and timeless rules of room decoration - they are consulted daily by specialists in their work, but they are unknown to the general public. These are design fundamentals that transcend fashion, era and changing aesthetics, as well as tips and tricks of the trade that will help you create cozy and beautiful spaces that are pleasing to the eye and comfortable—no matter the interior style you prefer. We'll go through the entire house, room by room, and I'll show you exactly what you need to know to make sure everything fits together and is pleasing to the eye. We'll look at furniture placement, sizes and colors, lighting, window treatments, painting, flooring, woodwork, materials, finishes, specific proportions and sizes, and of course, accessories! I'll tell you everything you need to know about decorating... and you and I will laugh more than once while we read this book, because, as Dorothy Draper once said, “Decorating is fun!” - Elaine Griffin