A fresh look doesn't require all new furnishings and accessories. People are eager for different ways to use what they have. This book is filled with room-by-room suggestions on how to use what readers own to create comfortable, welcoming spaces. Design strategies for every room in the house: Establish a focal point; Create a sense of balance; Use space effectively. Written for do-it-yourselfers on the go: Before-and-after photographs; Quick-read text; Makeover in an hour. Hardworking features inspire and educate: Decorating principles at work; Challenge/solution; 'What's wrong with this picture?'.