Courtney Cox loves to buy homes, refurbish and redecorate them and then re-sell. Countless other celebrities do the same thing. In fact, celebrities spend thousands of dollars just to have professional decorators come into their homes and re-decorate them.

Still other famous people choose to get dirty themselves so they can realize their dreams of a home that is decorated the way they envisioned it to be. In fact, the television show Trading Spaces has actually taken interior decorating to a whole other level.

People have visions of how they want their lives to be and how they want their living space to be. Celebrities and regular Joes alike possess these thoughts and dreams and want to see them come to reality.

Whats the difference? Obviously, its because most celebrities have an unlimited budget when it comes to their interior decorating views. We regular people generally dont have that same luxury.
If Trading Spaces and segments about celebrity-inspired home decorating appeal to your creative senses, take a stand and create the home of your dreams! Interior decorating has taken new heights with the cost-effective styles and todays trends available at most local chains and department stores.
Luxury living is a combination of eclectic, traditional, and unique styles with a contemporary but inspirational look. Even antiques can be transformed into vital accessories for todays modern home, and add an air of distinction and originality to any corner.
Who needs a Hollywood designer when you can create great spaces on your own? Construct and build some versatile and chic domains on a variety of budgets and themes. Whether its the bedroom, living room, or elegant dining area that needs some updating, think like a celebrity to create some dynamic and unique living spaces!
Now, I should take a moment to let you know that interior decorating is definitely a matter of personal preference and style. What appeals to one person may be disgusting to another. But there are many, many decorating styles out there, and what were going to do in this book is present a lot of those styles and ways to recreate them affordably.
Lets start with some basic premises about interior design and what it takes to make a great space.
Table of Contents

Introduction
Dos and Donts
Getting Ideas
Elements of Design
Organizing Your Ideas
Decorating on a Budget
Minimalist Style
Casual Style
Formal Style
Shabby Chic Style
Paris Apartment Style
French Country Style
Tuscan Style
Traditional Style
Tropical Chic Style
Lodge Style
Using What Youve Got
Decorating in a Day
Choosing Art
Conclusion