Product Description

One person's rubbish is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the Junkmarket gals know only too well. Through their shop, Web site junkmarketstyle.com, and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories. Working their magic on every room of the house - from kitchen to home office - they present conversational case studies that introduce the clients and explore their needs. With characteristic humour in tow, they take readers through each renovation adventure, from shopping for recycled materials to the actual construction projects. The girls also include complete materials lists, plus paint chips and fabric swatches, so that everything can be recreated down to the last delicious detail.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #327921 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 204 pages

Customer Reviews

Good for The Environment and Your Wallet
As an interior designer, environmentalist and advocate for creativity, I give Junk Beautiful: Room by Room Makeovers with Junkmarket Style by Sue Whitney and Ki Nassaue five stars!

From an environmental point of view, nothing is greener than using unwanted or discarded items for two reasons. One, you aren't taxing resources (renewable or not) and two, you keep stuff out of landfill.

The reader is encouraged to buy their own "junk" with the beautiful photographs taken by Douglas Smith. Whitney and Nassaue are brimming with great decorating ideas and projects.

I love that the authors encourage the reader to create their own style of decorating. They speak with different homeowners to discover their dreams and hopes for their homes and then transform them into reality.

There are clear instructions for about 30 terrific projects in the book.

The authors' enthusiasm is contagious and I'm thinking about starting a project of my own!

By the author of the award winning book, Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet.

Recycle interior design bible!
This is the best book on recycled and repurposed interiors. The authors have an impecable taste in style and original ideas in their projects. All the projects and designs presented are beautiful. There is nothing boring to be found. If you're into interiors made from repurposed materials (or if you just like old wood and metal things) this is the book to buy! I also love the fact that this book costs half of all other interior books on the market. Thank you so much for the authors! 5 stars.