Review of The Art of Renovation: How to Turn Your House into Your Contemporary Dream Home Room by Room (Paperback)

Oh my Gawwwdd! I'm so excited today since seeing this book featured in the summer/fall edition of Florida Design's, Miami Home and Decor. I had to order it right away. I LOVE!!!! Barry Sugerman designs and, even though I don't live in Florida, I am a jealous wreck that the previous reviewer actually had him design her home. I have already adapted the Sugerman style in my home remodel and look forward to receiving this book to learn more about "how to turn my house into a comtemporary dream home" Sugerman style. I'll give an update after I devour this book. Yeahhhh!

Product Description
This book explores the current trend of remodeling, redesigning, and upgrading existing homes, and raises it to an art form by profiling the projects of award-winning architect Barry Sugerman.

Often the most desirable building sites, such as those with water access or mountain views, have already been built on, and just as often, there are existing municipal codes that prohibit tear-downs or expansions by restricting renovations to existing setbacks, footprints, or height restrictions. Sugerman's designs show how he seamlessly integrates existing structures into striking remodels, and how he surpasses the problems of dated houses to combine luxurious living and contemporary, cutting edge architectural designs into redesigns that fit with their existing neighborhoods.

The Art of Renovation is not your father's remodel. This book breaks new ground by stimulating readers to create visually inspiring residential remodels featuring light-filled spaces, expansive views, and the most luxury that contemporary design can offer. Even houses with a modest square footage appear open, spacious and welcoming after a Sugerman-designed remodel.

About the Author
Barry Sugerman P.A., A.I.A., is an established residential and commercial architect who is known for numerous award-winning renovations of luxury homes. He resides in Miami, Florida.

Shannon Howard is a regular contributor to Country Almanac, Country Decorating Ideas, Paint D�cor, Quick & Easy Decorating, and Creative Home. She spent several years living in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she quickly became enamored with Southern folklore. She now lives in Missouri.

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Review of Modern Color: New Palettes for Painted Rooms (Paperback)

Lots of great ideas for those who love color and modern design. I got ideas for every room of my home.If you love bright colors but aren't sure how to use them, this book will give you confidence and inspiration.

Product Description
Throw away swatch books, interior design book, and rule books. This color guidebook is not for the faint of heart: it packed full of eye-popping bold colors and how to use them. Now in paperback, Modern Color: New Palettes for Painted Rooms, features advice, inspiration, and ideas for all who crave the excitement and energy of pure, bold color in an interior design scheme.

To succeed with bold color, readers are encouraged to forget about the rules what we?ve known as polite d?cor and instead, put the strength of color to work. Author Sarah Lynch shows how to use color to set the mood, hide or highlight architecture, transform dull rooms and drag hallways, and add depth, height, and light to any room.

Get ready for a new universe of color ideas and solutions. Mix, match, and go all out with colors you love. See your rooms as you?ve never seen them before.

About the Author
Sarah Lynch is an editor on staff at Metropolitan Home. Her column, called Colorways appears in every issue and gives advice and information about one chosen color. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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