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Beginner's toolkit : essential DIY staples for any household -- Colour combining explained : working with tonal, harmonizing and contrasting hues -- Painting furniture : what to use and where to use it -- Interior design rules : which to follow and which to break -- Stylish storage : ways to add chich stowaway spots -- Splashing the cash : where to invest and where to save -- Paint effects : wow with your walls -- 'I'm not creative' : unleash your inner designer step by step -- Squeezing in space : how to sneak in an extra area.

"Just moved into your new home? No idea where to start or what to do? Landlord won't let you paint your walls? Hate your sofa but can't afford a new one? Wondering if you can paint your horrible plastic chairs? Look no further, interior design stylist and expert Joanna Thornhill will guide you through an array of design dilemmas, from minor tweaks to bigger projects. Packed with inspirational and practical advice for both homeowners and renters, this book will help you achieve a home you can be proud of, even if your office is at the end of your bed." --