Are you tired of designing shows on TV that make redecorating a room look easy when it’s not? Does your outdated décor and mismatched furniture discourage you and make you sad? Do you wish you could refresh your home or workspace, but feel overwhelmed, intimidated, and confused? DIY Interior Design: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Beautiful and Functional Spaces by Julie McAulay is the key to transforming any space into the space of your dreams.
McAulay takes you through the design process from beginning to end in this straightforward book with simple but powerful steps that anyone can follow. Her book is full of professional tricks that will help you overcome even the most difficult design projects, whether you are an amateur or a professional.
Julie McAulay not only teaches design, she gives you the courage to make your space your own. DIY Interior Design takes the guesswork out of making a bedroom, office, family room or studio that is beautiful and functional. McAulay knows that a room well designed can transform the way you feel about it, and she has written this book to demonstrate how to do it. She helps you figure out your own style and design aesthetic, how to work on a limited budget, and gives you all the tips you need to ensure that your design project will be successful and satisfying.
In the book DIY Interior Design Julie McAulay offers practical advice to discover what you like and make design decisions that are authentic to you, not just the latest trends. She then takes you through the steps of making mood boards to see your space before you spend your hard-earned money. Her methods are clear and concise, so that one by one each piece of the design will fit together perfectly, and you can gain confidence in the process.
The book provides basic room layout instructions and measuring details. Each step is simple to follow and will assist you in creating a space that is open and welcoming regardless of the size. Additionally, McAulay provides easy and inexpensive methods to refresh any room in a short period of time, making your space look and feel new without spending a fortune.
Perhaps one of the best parts of the book is the budget and recycling section. DIY Interior Design shows you how to upscale and repurpose pieces, how to find them in second-hand shops or estate sales, and the fun of transforming old furniture and materials into something new and thrilling. Julie McAulay’s ideas and advice will alter your perception of thrift stores and help you enjoy making your place creative and affordable.
DIY Interior Design is not a big coffee table book full of photos of expensive rooms. With her friendly tone and warm personal anecdotes, Julie McAulay makes complicated design concepts understandable and attainable. She provides terrific suggestions for each room in your home and offers a variety of ways to utilize sustainable materials. Like a simple recipe that is easy to follow, this book helps you to make choices that will turn your home or workspace into a place where you’ll feel that you belong, enjoy, and will work well for you.
Wait no longer! DIY Interior Design is just the tool you need to achieve a space that reflects your personality and style. Get your own copy now, on its official site and on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.