Shut the Front Door - Make Any Space Feel Bigger, Better, and More Beautiful Without Going Broke

A friendly, approachable guide to solving the most common interior design issues, whether you rent or own, including “work with what you have” tips for people with $0 budgets!

“[R]eaders can expect solid, on-a-budget decorating hacks that will save some major dollars: ‘champagne taste on a Diet Coke budget.’...Truly, there’s advice in every sentence...”—Booklist Magazine

Nowadays, highly curated social media feeds can leave you feeling like you’ll need give up your life savings or knock down walls to have a home you love. But Chelsey Brown, owner of City Chic Decor, is here to show that with some creativity you can completely redesign any room in your house without declaring bankruptcy?and have fun while doing it.

Unlike most home design books, Shut the Front Door is organized by objective, rather than by room. Are you looking to redesign because your space is outdated? Small or gloomy? Just doesn’t feel like home? With easy-to-follow guidelines you’ll learn how to how to solve these frustrating design problems and more to take your space from bleak to chic, from oh no to omg, or from cramped to cozy.

Shut the Front Door is filled with gorgeous rooms for inspiration, pro tips, easy DIYs, and more, so even if you’ve got Champagne tastes and a Diet Coke budget, you’ll be able to transform your house into the home of your dreams.

More Accolades:

“Best for readers who want to make their spaces look expensive for less. A great addition to any DIY collection, with the potential to fly off the shelf.”—Library Journal