More than 50 projects show how to give a fresh new look to tired rooms without having to spend a lot of money or time.How to?s for changes that provide the most impact?painting furniture, dressing up windows, and adding do-it-yourself accessories.Ideas for simple, yet stylish, slipcovers for occasional chairs.Complete instructions for creating canopies, privacy windows, painted floor cloths, and folding screens"Start with Readymades" throughout the book show how to take a purchased product?plain cotton rugs, curtains, lamp shades?and add embellishments that make it unique.Guidelines for turning unexpected objects into lamp bases to make your own lamps."Decorator?s Tool Kit" shows and describes basic items every do-it-yourselfer should have on hand.