CONTENTS
About the series
Presenter profiles
Contestant profiles
WORKING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
The exterior
Cross-section of a house
Caring for exteriors
STARTING WITH THE INSIDE BASICS
Find your style
Period character
Global influences
The modern approach
Your style – making it work
Internal layout
Zoning and flow
Access all areas
Floor plans
Floors
Types of flooring
Wood
Sheet, stone and tiles
Carpets and rugs
Walls
Ideas for feature walls
Wallpaper
Paint
Tiles
Other wall coverings
Ceilings
Windows
Types of windows
Window treatments
Curtains
Blinds
Shutters
Lighting
Types of lighting
Lighting room by room
Heating
Types of radiator
Types of heating
Types of fireplace
Colour
The colour wheel
Versatile neutrals
Appealing pastels and brilliant brights
Pattern
Types of pattern
Texture
Varieties of texture
Moodboards
Storage
Hallways and living rooms
Bathrooms and kitchens
Bedrooms
Planning makes perfect
Repairs and renovations
Doing it yourself
Safety
Getting the builders in
Changing rooms
Staying on budget
Troubleshooting
GOING ROOM BY ROOM
Halls, stairs and landings
Stairs
Types of staircases
Living rooms
Furniture
Adding visual interest
Technology
Dining rooms
Furniture
Dining room décor
Dining rooms and offices
Kitchens
Kitchen layouts
Kitchen cupboards
Worktops
Sink, taps and hoods
Kitchen-diner
Kitchen appliances
Work areas
Utility rooms
Bedrooms
Furniture
Wardrobes
Other bedroom furniture
Children’s rooms
Young children
Teenagers
Bathrooms
Practical issues
Bathroom basics
Fixtures and fittings
Choosing bathroom fittings
Finishing touches
Details that count
Door and window furniture and light switches
Soft furnishings
Upholstery
Accessories
Displays
Displays in shelves, alcoves and cabinets
Finishing touches
Upcycled furniture and accessories
Index
Directory
Credits and acknowledgements