How to Redecorate, Mad About the House 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set:
Farrow and Ball How to Redecorate
Mad about the House

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
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Overview:
Step into a world where color, texture, and light become your most trusted decorating allies. This 2-book collection brings together Farrow and Ball How to Redecorate and Mad about the House, two essential guides for anyone who wants style that works in real life. How to Redecorate invites you to rethink your spaces for today’s living—balancing bold color with calm neutrals, choosing the right white, and pairing paint with paper for striking yet practical results. It blends expert craft with accessible visuals, offering clear answers to common décor questions and a wealth of inspirational images. Paired with Mad about the House, a practical blueprint from Kate Watson-Smyth, you’ll explore room-by-room ideas, budget-friendly ideas, and rules-of-thumb that demystify design. Together, these two volumes empower you to design spaces that feel curated, welcoming, and truly you—whether you’re decorating a city apartment or a country retreat. This set is the perfect starting point for confident, expressive decorating that lasts.

What Makes This Collection Special:
What makes this pairing stand out is the blend of professional paint-and-paper mastery with down-to-earth, lived-in practicality. The How to Redecorate volume provides a authoritative palette framework, color guidance, and methods for achieving cohesive spaces across different rooms, while Mad about the House translates those concepts into everyday decisions—from rug layout and sofa choices to lighting and space zoning. The result is a coherent reading and learning journey: you absorb core design principles, then immediately apply them to real rooms, with room-by-room guidance that respects budget, scale, and personality. It’s an ideal duo for readers who relish both inspiration and actionable steps, and for gifting to design lovers who want durable, stylish homes they can feel proud of.

Books Included in This Collection:
Farrow and Ball How to Redecorate
Within this volume, you’ll find stylish, easy-to-follow decorating advice that reflects a modern, colour-forward approach. It answers practical questions such as which white works best with which color, how to cultivate a neutral palette, and the three distinct ways to decorate. Rich with new imagery and insights into Farrow & Ball’s iconic colour names, the book also guides you on creating beautiful, functional spaces, including work areas that stay inspiring and usable. It’s a thoughtful handbook for anyone who wants to translate professional design ideas into their own home, with a focus on living spaces from compact urban flats to more expansive country rooms.

Mad about the House
From Kate Watson-Smyth, this volume expands on a beloved interior design blog with practical, wallet-minded advice. It walks you through decorating a home room by room, offering tips that suit every budget, plus her top design hacks and rules of rug layout. Learn how to buy a sofa, choose lighting, and select colors that work across spaces. The guidance helps you maximize small spaces, create distinct zones for living, entertaining, and working, and achieve a cohesive look that feels stylish without shouting “designer.” It’s a friendly, confidence-boosting companion for anyone who wants to decorate with personality and poise.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This duo is ideal for homeowners, renters, and interior-design enthusiasts who crave practical, actionable design advice that translates into real rooms. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy hands-on projects, parents sprucing up living spaces, and gift buyers seeking a thoughtful, stylish present for anniversaries, weddings, or housewarmings. Beginners will appreciate the clear instructions and visuals, while seasoned decorators will enjoy the trusted frameworks and new ideas to refresh colour schemes and layouts. For BookTok and home styling fans, this set offers a compelling blend of aspirational ideas and grounded, usable techniques.

Key Benefits:

• Clear, room-by-room guidance that translates into real decorating decisions
• Trusted colour insights from Farrow & Ball paired with practical, budget-minded tips
• Beautiful, inspiring imagery that motivates action without overwhelming you
• Balanced approach to light, scale, and texture for cohesive spaces
• Versatile guidance for small apartments and larger homes alike
• Great gift idea for new homeowners, renters, and design lovers

About the Author:
This collection pairs the authoritative design voice of Farrow & Ball’s How to Redecorate with Joa Studholme’s brand-new guidance alongside Kate Watson-Smyth, the award-winning design blogger behind Mad about the House. The How to Redecorate book draws on Joa Studholme’s collaboration with the Farrow & Ball creative team, delivering professional color strategy and decorating advice for today’s homes. Kate Watson-Smyth brings practical, experience-backed design thinking to every page, helping readers select colours, furnishings, and layouts that feel intentional and personal. Together, these voices fuse expert color theory with accessible, real-world decorating know-how, making the set a trusted reference for both fans and first-time buyers alike.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you’re seeking a premium, practical path from inspiration to implementation, this two-book collection is your ideal partner. You’ll gain a reliable framework for color and decor, plus room-by-room tactics that you can apply immediately. The set is especially appealing for gifting, staging, and creating a cohesive home narrative—valuable for anyone who wants style that stands the test of time. Owning both volumes ensures you’re covered from global design concepts to intimate, personal touches, elevating any space into a place that truly feels like home.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.