Basic Carpentry and Interior Design: Projects for the Home & Garden

An inspiring and enticing do-it-yourself guide. With its almost 50 projects and many lovely interior photos, this home-improvement manual is an idea bank for the hobbyist as well as the interior designer. The projects included range from small, practical bookends to a large, spacious shed, and include bookcases, shutters, beds, shelves, a tray table, a music stand, garden furniture and much, much more. Handy homeowners and hands-on decorators alike can finally turn their ideas into a reality by following the instructions. Using basic carpentry skills readers can put their personal touch on the home there's something for everyone. Emphasis is placed on form and function, and all finished projects are not just aesthetically pleasing but safely stable. Clear, step-by-step instructions with exploded views, photos, and lists of materials, create the path to successful results.