This is a comprehensive, creative and practical book. Mary Gilliatt guides you through the whole process of decorating your home so that your ideas and schemes can be translated into rooms that give you pleasure and enjoyment. She draws from her experience as an international interior designer and offers formulas that work while explaining the pitfalls and how to avoid them. The book covers 4 stages from planning and inspiration to finishing touches, equipping you with all the skills and information needed to get the result that you want. It includes before and after pictures as well as step-by step illustrations to fully explain design principles. This is a manageable approach to the challenge of decorating your home to suit your budget, taste, skills and above all, your way of life.