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Furnishing Forward
A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime
by Sheila Bridges
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Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: Bulfinch (January 05 2005)
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The Humble Makings of an Interior Designer
Furnishing Forward guides the reader through finding a personal style, establishing a realistic budget, and working with color. It covers many basic issues of decorating, such as finding the right balance amoung sofas and other upholstered furniture

Part 2
Thirteen years of working in the interior design profession has taught me a great deal about what it takes to successfully furnish people's homes. While much of my experience has come from working with clients, a lot of it has also come from working on my



Book Description

Furnishing Forward guides the reader through finding a personal style, establishing a realistic budget, and working with color. It covers many basic issues of decorating, such as finding the right balance amoung sofas and other upholstered furniture to avoid overcrowding a room; finishing hardwood floors and choosing rugs; using slipcovers and decorative pillows to liven up a room; and incorporating details like wall sconces, ceramic vases, candlesticks, and mirrors. Bridges also offers advice on where and how to shop for quality pieces as well as on working with design professionals to create the look you want.

About the Author

Sheila BridgesSheila Bridges

Sheila Bridges, president of Sheila Bridges Design Inc. is an interior designer whose goal is to create high-end, residential spaces that are thought-evoking and visually interesting while also comfortable and livable. Her understated style is culturally classic, as she creates visually provocative and rich interiors with an elegant simplicity..

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