[.ca] Debbie Travis' Decorating Solutions: More Than 65 Paint ... (ISBN 0609602519)

If you're ready for new and creative walls, start here:
Some amazing decorative effects. The "leather" walls are unbelievable. The author gives both paint and plaster finishes for walls, ceilings and floors. Lots of creative ideas...there's bound to be something you'll use if you like faux finishes. A great complement to "The Painted House" by the same author. One word of caution...don't let yourself be prejudiced by the rather unorthodox color schemes the author uses in some of the photographs. Use the colors YOU like and you'll love the results. I colorwashed my bedroom walls and am absolutely in love with the new look.

Terrible book!!!:
This book is full of tacky, ugly and ridiculous ideas. I bought it and I'm sorry. I looked through the book one time and I doubt I will ever open it again. I wasted my money on this one.

GREAT IDEAS PARTICULARLY FOR THE OLDER HOME!:
I actually preferred this book to "Debbie Travis' Painted House." This book is particularly useful for those renovating older homes, which often have a ton of existing cracks and flaws in the plaster. It is also a super book for those redoing an older apartment. With the transcient turnover of tenants, most apartment owners seem to think white is the eternal answer to everything; therefore, we often find white-washed institutionalized walls in every room. The nitty-gritty of the matter is that white paint can be relatively cheap, and for many landlords cheap comes first on the list of priorities if, in fact, painting is even on the list at all! This book will help you spruce up those hum-drum boring walls, floors, and even stairways. I particularly liked the kitchen and bathroom concepts. Generally, when you do buy an older home or rent an older apartment, these two rooms tend to be a tenant's worst nightmare. Debbie has some great concepts for these areas, especially with kitchen cabinets, and she even has advice for redoing a fireplace. The only downside of the book is similar to "Painted House." Many of the colour schemes are simply too trendy for my taste and appear outright garish. Some walls almost jump at you. However, the various finishes and techniques make up for what the book lacks in colour co-ordination.

Debbie Travis' decorating solutions:
If you have bought Painted House then there is no need to buy this book as there is little difference. Does not live up to it's advertising. Looks better on TV than in real time

Debbie Travis' Decorating Solutions:
This book is a great resource of wonderful ideas; very imaginative and helpful.