Decorate to Speculate : 52 Brilliant Ideas to Increase Your House Value

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kime, Giles.

Series:

52 Brilliant Ideas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Design services.

Interior decoration--Economic aspects.

Interior decoration.

Local Subjects:

Design services.

Interior decoration--Economic aspects.

Interior decoration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (255 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Infinite Ideas, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Decorate to speculate Giles Kime explores every aspect of a house, from the exterior to the last very last light switch, and identifies what is - and what isn't - worth spending money on. If you're wondering whether potential purchasers will be more impressed by a £5,000 en suite bathroom or a £35,000 Poggenpol kitchen then this is the book for you (and just so you know, the answer is the former!). Find out if buyers are really attracted by technology, get the low-down on whether anyone will actually like your trendy flock wallpaper and spot the instances where buyers would rather just have

Contents:

Front cover; Copyright; Table of contents; Brilliant features; Introduction; 1. A few home truths; 2. Take the holistic approach to your home; 3. En suite dreams; 4. Hot looks for houses; 5. The good looking kitchen; 6. The appliance science; 7. Bedded bliss; 8. Store and order; 9. Garden answers; 10. The ship shape house; 11. The name game; 12. The living is easy; 13. Flooring; 14. The good looking laundry room; 15. Office politics; 16. The great outdoors; 17. Raising the roof; 18. Not just for oranges; 19. The joy of a home help; 20. Shower power; 21. The joys of a simple life

22. Driving ambition23. A treat for feet; 24. The 2-in-1 room; 25. Big is beautiful; 26. The light fantastic; 27. The dream dressing room; 28. Sofa so good; 29. Why the beauty is in the details; 30. Digging for gold; 31. Not just for granny; 32. Table manners; 33. Hit the deck; 34. The dangers of the much-loved house; 35. Making a splash; 36. Room to breathe; 37. High security; 38. Hidden dangers; 39. Child's play; 40. Classic or contemporary?; 41. Film stars; 42. Up for rent; 43. A short commute; 44. Kitchen layout made easy; 45. Lighting; 46. Lifestyle for sale; 47. From oven to table ...

48. Drawing conclusions49. In the mood; 50. Up the wall; 51. It's not all about you; 52. Sell, sell, sell; The end...; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-281-37159-9

9786611371593

1-907518-87-8

OCLC:

642661050