Mad about the House

Expanding her award-winning blog of the same name, Kate Watson-Smyth shares her wealth of experience in buying, selling and doing up houses to demonstrate how to make the most of every inch of the space you have. Packed full of ideas for every home and every budget, Kate will take readers through their homes room by room, ensuring that it is utilised to its maximum potential. Part memoir and part practical advice, whatever your style is, this book will teach you everything you need to know to decorate your home with confidence and individuality. As well as her four design commandments, Kate reveals the rules of rug layout, explains how to buy a sofa, and shows you how to get the lighting right in every room. Her expert eye and practical approach will help make the most of small spaces, devise ingenious storage solutions and create the perfect zones for relaxation, entertainment and work - sometimes all in the same space. This book is a must-have for anyone who's moving in or moving on.