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I would love to own this book because I it would be nice to have a design book that I would love to look at for inspiration not only for work but for my home too. I’d love to win the book because I have an empty coffee table that would love something beautiful to share its time with. An inspiring interior design book, with an entire section dedicated to DIY projects. Do you love looking at interior design blogs? If you answered yes then you are going to enjoy this book. Beautiful and very inspiring living spaces, but really doesn't present anything new.
I have compiled a list of my favorite picture books that help children develop empathy, relate to others, and talk about their feelings. This book makes me sad about all the things I want to do to my house, but can't afford. I just have to remind myself that these people probably have massive credit card debt. Some good stuff, but a lot that I recognize as having seen on Design Sponge already at various points in time. Fun to flip through, but even flipping through got tiresome after a while . I flipped through the DIY section in the back because I am not crafty, but I can see how many people would enjoy these projects.
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This is one of the things I love best about the blog and the book - it makes home decor and renovation so accessible and affordable. You don't need to be rich to beautify and transform your home. You don't have to be a serial DIYer or spend buckets of money to turn your home into a beautiful place that reflects your personality and style. You can do much of the work yourself if you like, and there's plenty enough in the book to get you going. One of the design books I keep going back to and full of great ideas for DIY projects at home that are cool and funky. I love all things design – it’s all I think about and am surrounded by everyday – it is part of my job and my own business.
You probably already have a fair understanding of what can be made from a reclaimed wood pallet, and more bunting and homemade wreaths than anyone has a right to possess. Even so, there are some neat projects, like a glass dome full of butterflies that only takes $300 in supplies – but it is beautiful. A disproportionate amount of the tutorial section is dedicated to floral arrangement, but it also includes slipcovers and… well, that’s about it. Cathy Green, August 04, 2012Love this book. With a little creativity and or your own twist to these ideas you to could use this book and maybe one day you too could write your own "Design Sponge" type of a book.
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It’d be nice to have this awesome book to help me gather and assemble my creative thoughts. I’m always looking for new inspiration! Thanks for running the giveaway Jess . This giveaway is only open to Australian residents (sorry lovely international readers!).
"A one-stop book for inspiration and practical guidance."
Design*Sponge at Home Reviews
With over 700 color photos and illustrations and projects that are customizable, relatable, and affordable, this is the democratizing design book everyone has been waiting for. That said, much of the text seemed self-serving or insignificant. (I suggest you do what I did.) The photos were the important part, after all. “Now wait just a minute,” I can hear you say. I don’t have any chandeliers and I have never painted a single thing with chalkboard paint. I don’t read this Sponge Therapy blog or whatever it’s called.
The writing is clear and concise and each room shot has accompanying blurbs with tips, tricks, and notes on where to find similar or identical pieces featured in the room shots. 1)Sneak Peeks - This is the largest part of the book which is exactly what it says, a peek into someone's living space. You can go to the blog and see so much more of these spaces which were originally on the blog, but here you will just get a peek of that space. A great many of the spaces are of people who are very successful in interior design or a related field. The book begins with a “Sneak Peek” into other homes of creative people who decorate to reflect their personality. These homes are not “Architectural Digest”–but real, sometimes funky, always creative and often DIY homes.
Additionally, there is a chapter devoted to flower arrangments with guidelines on the basic you need to know and instructions to create 20 arrangements. Lots of lovely pictures and inspiring DIY projects. I love Grace Bonney's blog and this book was just more of the best stuff. Loved getting to thumb through bunches and bunches of new Sneak Peeks. Also liked getting to read more about Grace's path to the blog. I paged through it in about two lunches.
Neither goes beyond what you find online, but they are nicely organized and presented. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I obviously like Mo Willems books because I included them in almost every category! Let me know if there are any other books that you think would be a great addition to this list.
As a perpetual student of design, I can’t think of a better way to honor and appreciate such amazing talent and ideas. And let it serve as something to aspire to in my future. It even had instructions for basic flower arrangements, a much overlooked but useful skill in design.
An encyclopedia of home design inspiration. This said, the writing is smart and the photographs are clear. I just wish the actual organization of the book would have been more efficient. If you are a design lover, I think you will still enjoy this book with minimal complaint and receive maximum inspiration. 4)Flower Workshop which shares the basics of flower arranging. "If you're not already a fan of designsponge.com, Grace Bonney's style-saturated website, you'll fall in love with her book."
This has a little of both and does not disappoint. I wouldn’t have minded if this section were bigger. Make sure to give this part a flip-through if you see it in a bookstore. A new home décor bible by one of the Web's most popular and beloved design bloggers. My Aunt is left with a home that needs some help on a limited income. I would love to obtain this book as a present to her.
I am using the idea of lighting for my kitchen with the hanging light bulbs, . Buy the book and see what I mean, you will love it too. Again, I love this book, and Powell's Books has the greatest prices and customer service. I have been buying books from Powell's since 2005. It’s so full of beautiful design projects and a hard copy reference book would be so perfect to own.
I just want decorating tips.” In that case, you’ll miss half the fun of this book. You may be better off looking at a decorating book that isn’t written by bloggers or designers du jour. But don’t ask me for recommendations, I can’t think of any. Regardless of style, this book has something for every design enthusiast. While most of the spaces profiled in the book are on the small side, the styles are beautiful and varied.
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