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See this item's eligibility during checkout.Arts & Photography | Home » » » Decorating with Books (House Beautiful) | | | | | | | Description: | | From House Beautiful comes a worthy addition to any decorator's library--a stylish guide on making books a part of your home décor. Opening the pages of a book can instantly carry you off to another world. But did you realize that, open or closed, books can also make your real world--your home--more fabulous? As legendary designer Billy Baldwin pointed out, they're “the best decoration,” capable of bringing incredible warmth, color, and character to a room. From grand bookcases in home libraries to casual stacks artfully arrayed on chairs, House Beautiful presents countless eye-catching ideas for displaying and arranging your hardcovers, paperbacks, encyclopedias, and even valuable first editions. Useful tips shed light on how to organize a large collection; situate bookcases in the room for the best effect; and make the most of books' appealing visual and tactile qualities. From traditional interpretations to contemporary visions--such as putting a book on a pedestal as an objet d'art--these concepts write a new page in design.
A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.
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• ISBN13: 9781588164933
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Marie Proeller Hueston | | Hardcover:
| 144 pages | | Publisher:
| Hearst | | Publication Date:
| June 28, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1588164934 | | Package Length:
| 10.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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 Sumptious Pictures/The Associated Patter is WeakNov 09, 2009
Ignore the text in this book, its just decorator patter. The photography however is magnificent as is the selection of libraries on display. I would love to own or visit with most of the shelving displayed and in fact the canoe structure on pp98 is close to something we almost bought (and should have) a year ago. Sigh. The A-frame structure on pp112 is quite intriguing as is the library ladder leading up to a sleeping loft on pp126. I'm not however sold on the idea of hanging pictures in front of books.
OK for a library read or if you are into decorating. I enjoyed looking at it but probably not a keeper.
 Decorate With This BookAug 12, 2009
I initially had loaned this book from the library before purchase and it has to be one of my favorite decorating books so I headed to amazon to purchase. I have a large book collection and a small 1200 sf house so finding places to put them has been a chore. This book helped me use the nooks and crannies of my house, plus give me some "bookcases" to look for and I love the idea of putting a library in the bedroom & the dining room if necessary. Not to mention this book actually makes a good coffee table book - perfect size and neutral colors.
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Well-illustratedJan 12, 2009
This book has some great pictures and is useful for looking at how other people have decorated with books. Not much substance but certainly some good ideas, placing them in context of space and types of books. I think it could have hit more of the spectrum in doing these illustrations.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Not for BookloversAug 29, 2008
For anyone trying to solve the problem of living with books, Ms. Hueston provides no help. She arranges books by size and color, for what she perceives as visual interest. One of her displays even uses trompe de l'oeil wallpaper to create the illusion of a library! Many of the rooms shown are in architects' houses, "seaside" homes and European castles. Most of the results are cluttered: every surface in every room (including surfaces created by stacks of books) is covered with vases, ceramics, sculptures, candles, flowerpots, fringed shawls and what she calls "cherished possessions." In addition, many of the bookshelves are encumbered with framed prints or hangings that hide the books. Unless you share her flamboyant taste (including an inordinate fondness for the color red) and have a budget to match, look elsewhere.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Many great ideas!Jun 17, 2008
I loved reading and looking at the pictures in this book! I have a lot of books (and dust-catchers) so needed some ideas on placement. This book shows many different ideas in many different types of settings....living room/dining room/family room/study. It really gave me the courage to try some different things! Also, I saw some books I just MUST have.
D. Jones
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