I headed to my local library yesterday. I was in search of Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth, I figured it was about time I read it for myself after having it recommended by numerous people. Unfortunately it was checked out so I browsed the entire non-fiction section instead and came away with four books.
Last night, when all was finally quiet, I started in on the first. A design book called Decorating with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. I know you’re not meant to judge a book by it’s cover but this time around that’s exactly why I got the book! The collage of bright colours and furniture immediately caught my eye and I knew there was no way I’d be leaving the book behind.
The book teaches you to be your own interior designer and the advice offered up from Laurence right at the beginning (because that’s how far though I am so far!) is great. He guides you through:
- how to create a design scheme – with a cold glass of chardonnay in hand
- how to mentally envision the space you want to create (right up my alley!)
- how to create a mood board to inspire new ideas
- how to shop for furniture, fittings and furnishings
- what should be on your to-do list
- what to remember about positioning furniture and fittings
- listing all the details in a design presentation
- budgeting
- spacial awareness
And that’s just scratching the surface of what’s shared in this book!
Of course today, I jumped on Google to find this ever inspiring interior designer. You can find him here.
It’s well worth the read for all of it’s practical advice and the photo’s are visually delectable. I can’t wait to read more.
If you’re interested in purchasing your own copy you can find it on Fishpond, just click on the image above.
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