Finishing Touches

London: Conran Octopus. Fine. 1999. Paperback. Oversize. 128 pages. Homes & Gardens. All in color! The finishing touches you choose reveal a great deal about your sense of style. They can make the difference between a house that looks like a cold, empty shell and one that's brimming with personality and character. Find inspiration in this rich treasure trove of ideas from inviting homes in many countries, produced in association with <I>Homes & Gardens</I> magazine. Add interest to doors and windows, walls, ceilings, and floors; make the most of fireplaces; set the mood with lighting, from floor lamps to candles; and select fabrics for curtains, cushions, and table coverings. Give life to any setting with flower arrangements, artfully hung pictures, and attractively presented collections. And warm up kitchens and bathrooms with pretty displays of storage jars and bottles or soaps and towels. Once you're finished with the big decorating tasks, focus on the simple details that will make you feel at home in your house. .