Review
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Top Design Books of the Year, Washington Post
Best Books to Give as Gifts, RealSimple.com
Best Book of the Year in Home Improvement & Design,
Top 100 Books of the Year,
“With her artful marriage of style and practicality, Carlson
shows us how to save money and space―and when it’s okay to
splurge.” ―Martha Stewart Living
“A lovely and extremely useful portfolio of houses, rooms and
products, which will no doubt serve as an inspiration and as a
source book for would-be redecorators and remodelers. . . .
Terrific.” ―The New York Times
“Ms. Carlson’s book translates [Remodelista.com’s] credo to
print, showcasing relatable dwellings and decoding how they work.
It’s not stingy with practical advice, from how to deal with a
contractor to strategies for sprucing up a rental.” ?The Wall
Street Journal
“This well-ordered, well-photographed book is packed with great
ideas. . . . Carlson, editor in chief of the Web site, used the
book to highlight remodeling, redecorating and organizing, as
well as budgeting. The 'Remodelista 100' at the back of the book
is like the Academy Awards of everyday household gear.”
―Washington Post
“Brimming with useful tips for decorating difficult spaces. . .
. A smart primer for any would-be remodelista facing a
potentially daunting project.” ―ArchitecturalDigest.com
“The home-remodeling bible we’ve been waiting for.”
―Refinery29.com
, Dallas Morning News
“This well-ordered, well-photographed book is packed with great
ideas. It includes detailed descriptions of a dozen cool houses,
with ideas on how to steal this look. There are thorough chapters
on bathrooms and kitchens. . . . Carlson, editor-in-chief of the
website, used the book to highlight remodeling, redecorating, and
organizing, as well as budgeting. The Remodelista 100 at the back
of the book is like the Academy Awards of everyday household
gear.”
―Dallas Morning News
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About the Author
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Julie Carlson is the author of Remodelista: A Manual for the
Considered Home and cofounder of inspirational home site
Remodelista.com. Previously, she worked at the Institute for
Architecture and Urban Studies in New York before joining the
editorial staff of The New Yorker. A graduate of Brown
University, Julie lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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