* Guides readers through the process of putting it all together, whether decorating an entire home, redoing a room, or looking for a solution to a specific decorating problem.

* Divided into two useful sections: Part One devotes a chapter to each major room in the house, Part Two is organized by design topics.

* 500+ photos of whole houses, rooms, and special details.

* Dozens of illustrations on tackling specific projects, room makeovers show seasonal changes and decorative updates, decorating workshops offer small projects and fun quizzes.