A house is the single most important possession in most people's lives. How to turn it into a home is something which occupies countless hours of time and effort. The Home Design Guide provides all the answers. Whether decorating a first home, expanding or renovating an existing one, or simply looking for some new ideas and inspiration, this book is an invaluable resource.

Designing a home begins with the idea of space, and this book considers space seriously. Traveling through the house, each room is carefully examined with various approaches to organization and style investigated. The book then gives practical advice on basic materials and how, where, and why to use them. Closing with a valuable A-Z of decorating terms and a resource guide, The Home Design Guide has all the information one needs to create a beautiful home.