This is a comprehensive and practical guide to home decoration. It takes account of the needs of real people, with many budget ideas, storage possibilities, space-saving tips and troubleshooting. The first section looks at each room in turn, and tells readers all they need to know about various styles, uses of colour, handy tips, budget ideas and storage solutions. Design checklists in each chapter ensure that people don't make the wrong decisions and spend money unnecessarily. Section deals with materials and how to use them. There are also over 30 DIY projects, fully illustrated, which show how to lay woodstrip floors and wallpaper behind radiators.