The Artful Home: Using Art and Craft to Create Living Spaces You'll Love Book

Welcome     9
Creating the Artful Home     11
Developing a Personal Style     12
Learning to See     15
Think Like an Artist     20
The Art of Composition     24
Understanding Design Principles     26
Creating Vignettes     32
Finding a Focal Point     36
Playing with Scale     39
Adding Texture and Material     40
Appreciating Geometry     42
The Character of Color     45
Living in Color     46
Exploring Color: A Primer     50
The Art of White Walls     54
Living with Beautiful Objects     56
Dressing Your Home's Intimate spaces     58
Decorating Creatively     62
Establishing Relationships     64
Opportunities for Display     66
Displaying Small Treasures     73
Adding a Showstopper     74
Decorating Walls and Floors     77
Bringing Walls to Life     78
Arranging Artwork     83
Finding Neutral Ground     89
Styling Your Floor     95
Selecting Floor Coverings     96
Guide to the ArtfulHome, Room by Room     98
The Entryway     101
The Living Room     103
The Dining Room     112
The Bedroom     115
The Bathroom     118
Regarding Furniture     121
Acquiring and Protecting Artful Objects     127
Finding Art     128
Commissioning Artwork     131
Determining Value     133
Collecting Artful Objects     135
Care and Maintenance of Your Artwork     138
In Conclusion     142
Art Glossary     143
Artist Credits     148
Design Professional Credits     154
Photo Credits     156
Acknowledgments     157
Index     158