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DOMINO

THE BOOK OF DECORATING

by Deborah Needleman Sara Ruffin Costello & Dara Capinigro

TABLE OF CONTENTS chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9

getting started the entryway the living room the dining room the kitchen the bedroom the bathroom the office the kid’s room

1 25 51 83 109 135 163 187 213

the decorators’ handbook

239



the big black book

251



acknowledgements

265



building an entryway the big piece: consoles, chests and benches

buying an entry table

size the length of consoles varies, but the height (30" to 32" is standard) and depth (about 14") are fairly consistent.

placement position the piece so it’s a focal point as you walk into your home—whether that means it’s front and center or off to one side (ideally not behind the door).clearance is important: there should be enough space not just for the door to open but for a person to enter comfortably.



great bathrooms

& why they work the style: girly drama

confectionery flourishes this scheme defies the unremarkable bones of the space by establishing a visual identity with color and pattern. the pink is unabashedly feminine, but using it in two very different scales—wide painted stripes and a small zigzag shower curtain—lends itself to spectacular sophistication.

a bit of theater bold stripes converge on the ceiling, forming a trompe l’oeil circus tent. the shower curtains, treated like fancy drapes (complete with tiebacks) heighten the ta-da effect; the tub becomes a stage, a vintage chandelier introduces a curlicue shape to counter all of the strong lines.

small-space solutions

entryway ideas to steal

entryways to steal:

a nonspace maxed out with standout pendants, over-the-top wallpaper and vividly painted doors becomes an attentiongetting entry. establish entryway with a chest and a chair placed near the door.

rig up a vestibule that eases the transition from outside to inside. carve out a “coat closet” with wall-to-wall hooks and baskets for hats and gloves

sconces free up surface area in a petite foyer, leaving room for favorite objects.

why not try a bold wallpaper to make a tiny entryway have a big statement? don’t be afraid to play with bold colors and patterns.

“when we started domino in 2005, my fellow editors and I began with a straightforward and somewhat naive goal: to demystify and democratize decorating. this book reflects everything my co-authors and I have learned about answeing those questions. connoisseurs say that looking, looking, and more looking is the key to learning about anything visual, whether it's great rooms, gardens, art or architecture. but over the years I've found that I can understand a subject more readily wand appreciate it more deeply when I have some context—a base of knowledge—on which to ground my thoughts while I look. so that's how we organized the book.”

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