Seven Layers of Design by Christopher Lowell

“If you can put together an outfit, you're already overqualified to decorate a room," believes Emmy Awardwinning Christopher Lowell. Now he's back with his proven Seven Layers of Design system to bring readers a lively blend of design theory and hands-on advice for fearless, fabulous decorating. Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Designsolves decorating dilemmas by encouraging readers to look at a room piece by piece, layer by layer, from the floor up. With his humor, wit, and charm, Lowell breaks down the Seven Layers of Design to lay the groundwork for simple, yet stunning, home design. Each chapter ofChristopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Designwalks you through room makeovers with easy step-by-step projects; dramatic before, during, and after photographs; and useful sidebars that make decorating simple, fun, and rewarding. Learn why you should never paint a ceiling white. Create fabulous fakes using paint and plywood. Increase the value of your home with architectural detail.