Based on the principle that decorating doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive, this work is a guide to creating simple yet effective schemes. Each section contains practical advice on how to get around many of the classic decorating problems - awkwardly shaped rooms, too little space and ugly fittings. Imagination and ingenuity are stylish substitutes for a large decorating budget. Photographs and text show would-be decorators how to progress from first thoughts through simple solutions, with the decorating confidence of a true professional.