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Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book : How to Plan Colors and Furnishings That Reflect the Personality of Your Family by Better Homes and Gardens Editors (2017, Hardcover)
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This Better Homes and Gardens decorating book is the perfect addition to your library if you're looking for inspiration on how to plan a mid century inspired interior. The book covers a wide range of topics, including interior design, decorating, architecture, and more.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-101328944980
ISBN-139781328944986
eBay Product ID (ePID)237903979
Product Key Features
Book TitleBetter Homes and Gardens Decorating Book : How to Plan Colors and Furnishings That Reflect the Personality of Your Family
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicInterior Design / General, Decorating
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture, House & Home
AuthorBetter Homes and Gardens Editors
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight44.4 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-470039
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal747
SynopsisTake a walk down memory lane with this 1960s decorating classic, re-released for a whole new generation., Take a walk down memory lane with this 1950s decorating classic, re-released for a whole new generation The year is 1956. America is a mere decade past World War II. Richard Nixon is next in command to President Dwight Eisenhower, the Dow Jones soars above 500, and Norma Jean Mortenson legally changes her name to Marilyn Monroe. Two words described the decade, as John Updike wrote in the short story "When Everyone Was Pregnant" Fear and gratitude. And during this boom period, grateful young families thrilled to find themselves homeowners after the uncertainty of the Great Depression followed by a second Great War. Those empty rooms needed filling in order to make the house a home, and homeowners turned to the iconic Better Homes and Gardens brand. Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book, the first edition of a title that would spawn ten editions over the years, became the new home bible for injecting class, style (and the occasional misguided cowboy wallpaper) into American homes. While exploring numerous styles, the main theme of the book is the on-trend mid-century modern sensibility, a style as appropriate today as it was six decades ago when the book was initially released. Filled with hundreds of full-color period photos, dozens of adorable illustrations, and decorating tips and tricks that are both helpful and nostalgic, the book remains a fun classic. With this welcome hardcover release, reproduced exactly as it looked and read in the 1950s, everything old is new again., Take a walk down memory lane with this 1950s decorating classic, re-released for a whole new generation The year is 1956. America is a mere decade past World War II. Richard Nixon is next in command to President Dwight Eisenhower, the Dow Jones soars above 500, and Norma Jean Mortenson legally changes her name to Marilyn Monroe. Two words described the decade, as John Updike wrote in the short story "When Everyone Was Pregnant": Fear and gratitude. And during this boom period, grateful young families thrilled to find themselves homeowners after the uncertainty of the Great Depression followed by a second Great War. Those empty rooms needed filling in order to make the house a home, and homeowners turned to the iconic Better Homes and Gardens brand. Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book, the first edition of a title that would spawn ten editions over the years, became the new home bible for injecting class, style (and the occasional misguided cowboy wallpaper) into American homes. While exploring numerous styles, the main theme of the book is the on-trend mid-century modern sensibility, a style as appropriate today as it was six decades ago when the book was initially released. Filled with hundreds of full-color period photos, dozens of adorable illustrations, and decorating tips and tricks that are both helpful and nostalgic, the book remains a fun classic. With this welcome hardcover release, reproduced exactly as it looked and read in the 1950s, everything old is new again.
LC Classification NumberNK2004
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- 13 Oct, 2021
Great book if you like classic mid-century interior design.
This is a classic reprinted for people who like mid-century interior design. While some of the advice is out of date there is still a lot to model a room after, if you like that style of decorating. I suggest you take a handful of ideas and use them in your own home, since mid-century furniture can be very expensive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Aug, 2019
A Trip Down Memory Lane
The book was new with high color and glossy pages. The content was original Mid Century Modern and a blast from the past. It was full of valuable decorating information and advice for modern decorators who are choosing to make their homes as authentically MCM as possible. A very good resource and a lot of fun to peruse.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Mar, 2024
Great Photos/Info!
This book has fabulous photos, and the information is so easy to understand! I have a few of these older books, but this is, by far, my favorite!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jan, 2022
Bring mid century back
Loved book, mid century styling still can make a come back, I also bought 1 for a gift, thanks great value price and memories!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Feb, 2025
Great book with nice pictures. Helpful w...
Great book with nice pictures. Helpful with learning about interior decorating basics. Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2020
Beautiful book!
Book is in great shape, love it👍Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Feb, 2022
Great vintage book
Great book in amazing condition for the ageVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Dec, 2019
Great Vintage Decorating Book
Love the book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
