Decorating to Go [Paperback]

Decorating to Go presents a case for creating style in a home that will not be permanent...a sublet or rental, a home away from home, such as an extended stay in another city or country, a college residence, on a military base, or in a transitional space, such as a first home.How to feather a temporary or short-term nest. Decorating to Go offers creative advice for personalizing space without leaving any traces of nail, screws, crazy paint colors behind. Useful information includes how to add color with accessories, window treatments, how to make smart furniture purchases,?creative accessible storage, and make easy repairs.TOCIntroductionSpending decades in the same house is pretty rare in our ever-changing society. People upgrade, downsize, and find themselves moving in, out, up, and on. When you start out on your own, theres? the dorm, the first apartment, a townhouse, a starter homeand each temporary nest is like your own blank canvas. The challenge, and the fun, is to fill it with color, furnishings, and accessories that suit your lifestyle, your budget, and your personality without making permanent impressions. For example, knowing that you wont be staying forever will probably rule out any major renovations, and you may have a list of donts from your landlord. Those limiting factors can actually inspire you to be more creative and find exciting ways to turn your new digs into a warm and welcoming space. A big plus is that most of what you do can be undone, packed up, and taken along for the next stop along the way. Decorating to Go is designed to be your friendly guide on this challenging adventure.?Chapter 1. Finding a Fit

• Space Walk
• To Have & Have Not
• Change of Scenery
• A Double Life

Chapter 2. Portable Pizzazz