How to Plan Colors and Furnishings That Reflect the Personality of Your Family. Take a walk down memory lane with this 1950s decorating classic, re-released for a whole new generation. Celebrates On-Trend Midcentury Modern Decorating. Even before Mad Men enamored weekly viewers to the beauty of the clean lines of midcentury modern furnishings, the style was and continues to pick up steam. As fussy earlier pieces are having trouble finding homes, vintage pieces like Heywood Wakefield, Eames, and Herman Miller are sought after, with prices rising for the last 20 years. A single Carlo Mollino table from this period, for example, set records when it sold for $3.9 million at a 2005 Sotheby's auction. Many less-exclusive pieces can be found in local vintage stores and flea markets. Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book is both a time capsule for lovers of vintage content, and a boon for those looking for timeless decorating advice. The book includes material relevant today, such as how to work with a color wheel, determine furniture layout in an empty room, and set up flattering and effective lighting. Back in its day, Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book was only available in a binder copy; vintage editions have suffered from ripped pages, lost sections, and scuffed tabs. This new release of the classic book is being published in a durable hardback format to be used for years to come.
