Vern Yip's Design Wise: Your Smart Guide to a Beautiful Home
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.75 (848 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0762459859 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Plus, the beautiful images of his own homes are not to be missed.”PopsugarOprahStrategic secrets to creating an inviting living space.”OprahRemarkably practical advice.”Atlanta magazine. Enables novices to find their own aesthetic. His fans and those seeking basic design advice will find much to recommend.”Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWJam-packed with helpful decorating advice shares tips like how to pick the right-size sofa, how low pendants should hang, and pretty ways to arrange store-bought flowers.”HGTV MagazineNot just a coffee-table book filled with beautiful interiors, but a grab-and-go resource on what it takes to create timeless style at home.”Los Angeles TimesGives you the
of Design Wise in the mail and it is great!! What a cool book Tyler I just received my copy of Design Wise in the mail and it is great!! What a cool book! If you want to know how to put together a room in a clear, easy to understand way, this is the book. There are large, beautiful photos and bullet pointed tips with really concrete rules for how high to hang things, or how far apart to space chairs, or what size of coffee table works next to what size of couch. I've never seen all this informationin one place before. I like seeing the pictures of Vern Yip's houses too. Finally, a Useful and Beautiful Design Book! karen in milford Form meets function in Design Wise. This terrific book is jam packed with information you always wish you found in decorating books, but usually or never do. Vern Yip has done an incredible job of making sure no rug is left unturned, no pillow unfluffed as he guides you through room arrangement, spacing, dimension, color choice, texture, and form. He explains types of furniture, materials, and construction. Art work, flowers, and accessories are discussed in detail. This book takes you from empty to fi. Holly H. said Fantastic! A must-have.. I rarely feel compelled to post a review but this book has cured my "design paralysis!" In an eloquent, accessible and informative way, Vern Yip delivers the tools and information needed for the reader to create personalized, functional spaces with elegant form. From the mathematical formulas for aesthetically pleasing, as well as useful, furniture placement to practical tips on choosing countertop materials, organics, or lamp shades, each page is loaded with an abundance of informative text and beauti
Vern shares his favorite insider tips, and opens his doors to show how he’s made them work in his own beloved homes. WHAT MAKES A HOME BOTH SMART AND BEAUTIFUL?Have you ever wondered exactly how high to hang your artwork? How about the light fixture over your dining table?Do you know how to ideally size a rug for any room, or the best way to arrange your furniture? Trusted designer Vern Yip answers these questions, and more, by revealing the right formulas and measurements that can make an