Dollhouse Furniture, Living Room

The very best kitchens, great rooms, and master suites combine form and function, resulting in a comfortable, relaxed charm. These are the spaces where families gather and memories are made - the heart of our homes.That's the focus of Rooms for Living, which showcases homes with breathtaking kitchens, great rooms, and master suites. Everything begins with good architecture, placing an emphasis on open, flowing floor plans, as well as inspired interior design, providing a relaxed sense of style...

Landis, contributing editor to Metropolitan Home, expands on her previous book, Elegant and Easy Rooms (LJ 1/98), dividing its information into separate books and giving more tips she has assembled from interior designers over the years. While in her previous book she gave unaccredited tips, here she identifies the designers and even mentions specific products, such as which Benjamin Moore color a designer recommends for hallways, making the information even more helpful to amateur decorators. In...

Have you just moved into your first home, or are you ready to give your existing home a new look? This inspirational, yet comprehensive sewing course covers the range of skills necessary to design and make your own soft furnishings for one of the key rooms in the home, the living room. The 25 projects include items simple enough for beginners to make, but the level of designs will also appeal to those with more advanced skills. The book includes: Choice and use of materials and equipment, selecting...