Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book: How to Plan Colors and Furnishings

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Pages
432
Type
Coloring Book
Publication Date
2017-09-26
ISBN
9781328944986
Book Title
Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book : How to Plan Colors and Furnishings That Reflect the Personality of Your Family
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Item Length
10 in
Publication Year
2017
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.1 in
Author
Better Homes and Gardens Editors
Genre
Architecture, House & Home
Topic
Interior Design / General, Decorating
Item Weight
44.4 Oz
Item Width
7 in
Number of Pages
432 Pages
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
1328944980
ISBN-13
9781328944986
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237903979

Product Key Features

Book Title
Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book : How to Plan Colors and Furnishings That Reflect the Personality of Your Family
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Interior Design / General, Decorating
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture, House & Home
Author
Better Homes and Gardens Editors
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
44.4 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in

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Trade
LCCN
2017-470039
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
747
Synopsis
Take 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.
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  • by superhappysuperbuyer
    Oct 13, 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-OwnedSold by: oriontechllc

  • by ixoyegirl
    Aug 08, 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: NewSold by: vasox

  • by bg12649
    Mar 16, 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-OwnedSold by: zbkinternational

  • by allyr_9
    Jan 30, 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-OwnedSold by: waddlebooks

  • by deer_jessie
    Feb 26, 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-OwnedSold by: second.sale

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