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Do you know what is wrong with the wall decor in the pictures above? Do you know WHY something doesn't feel quite right? Do you know what the word "proportion" means? Do you know what the word "scale" means? Do you know all of the decorating concepts that would keep you from making mistakes like these or worse?

Well, don't feel bad if you could not answer "yes" to all of the questions above. These rooms, believe it or not, were decorated by interior design professionals. And many of them don't properly understand the terms and makes mistakes too.

But you can learn the decorating concepts that work every time. Of course, decorating "rules" are successfully broken all the time, but if you don't know what the rules are, how can you successfully "break" them?

I've been designing wall decor as a professional since 1983, and before that I was a professional graphic designer for 12 years. Whether you're decorating a room or designing a two-dimensional brochure, the design rules are the same. There must be balance, harmony and unity. The "artist" or "decorator" must draw the eye to a focal point, then deliberately cause the eye to flow through the art or room. When that is done the effect is eye appealing.

This site has been created to help you in your quest for harmony in your decorating and redecorating efforts. As you navigate through the pages, you're going to find plenty of tips and products that will help you learn the secrets of interior designers on the following subjects: How to Arrange Furniture and Accessories for Your Home; How to Design Wall Decor (from one image to a wall grouping to a gallery wall)(see below); How to Expertly Hang Your Art in the Right Place the First Time; Color Trends for 2002-2003; and free decorating tips. You can also click on any of the links at the top of each page to navigate easily. Please remember that this site is full of graphic images, which take longer to download, so please be patient. It's worth the wait.

"I wanted to let you know that your book Where There's a Wall - There's a Way saved me hours of frustration and a gallon of spackle! . . . I was able to create attractive wall groupings that enhanced my furniture arrangements and gave the room a 'professionally decorated' appearance.  I am very pleased with the results and eager to use these techniques on the rest of the house!" - Sandy Cox

But back to our topic. Barbara Jennings, west coast pioneer in rearrangement design and art consultant to Fortune 500 and 1000 corporations, has written a book of 101 ways to design wall decor. Read the press release articles below.

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Review from the Miami Herald

"Book helps you create whatever wall you want"
"Do people think your decorating ideas are a bit off the wall? Are you being driven up the wall by pounding six extra nails in the wall while trying to hang a picture on the wall?

If so, hang in there. Help is on the way. Accessory design specialist Barbara Jennings has released a 128-page book, Where There's a Wall -- There's a Way.

She not only explains 20 design techniques that will help you create an attractive wall arrangement, but she also includes 101 line drawings of wall grouping ideas for small walls, large walls, narrow walls, stairway walls and cathedral ceiling walls. She shows, step by step, how to effectively coordinate pictures, plants, shelves, mirrors, lamps, pottery, clocks and art objects.

'Most people don't realize the importance of good placement,' said Jennings. 'All too often they have an improper mix, their spacing is erratic and too far apart, they don't understand proportion and balance, and their groupings are not properly hung in relationship to nearby furniture.'

A major benefit for readers is the inclusion of the dimensions for pictures that she used in her line drawings. 'I've chosen the most popular sizes available from local galleries or framers,' she explains. 'This feature helps the reader understand proper positioning when hanging several pictures together in the same grouping.'

The book also includes a separate set of individual line drawings of each of the items used in the 101 illustrated ideas."

Review From the Daily Pilot

"Book illustrates 101 ways to arrange pictures and other wall hangings"
"Have you ever bought the perfect picture only to find when you got it home that it didn't look just right hanging on the wall? Have you ever decided you wanted to arrange a gallery wall or grouping but didn't know where to begin?

Every individual who has decorated a home or apartment has run into these problems at some time or other.

hanging art, how to hang art Barbara Jennings of Huntington Beach has authored a 128-page book called Where There's a Wall -- There's a Way. It was immediately popular among professionals nationwide as it illustrates 101 wall arrangement ideas.

Beginning with basic arrangements using standard sized pictures, the book gradually incorporates other decor elements, such as mirrors, lamps, shelves, plants and wall clocks. The range of ideas covers symmetrical and asymmetrical arrangements to be hung above furniture, as well as ideas for hallways, staircases and gallery groupings.

Tips on design rules, such as proportion, scale, balance, rhythm, color, variety, texture, focal points, size and unity are included, as well as suggestions for hanging the finished arrangements with ease.

The author has 20 year's experience as a freelance graphic designer, artist, corporate art consultant and furniture arrangement specialist and has taught hundreds of women how to manage their own accessory design businesses."

Review from Decor Magazine

gallery wall, wall grouping Get 101 illustrated ideas on how to create beautiful wall groupings for your home or office in this one-of-a-kind specialty book titled, "Where There's a Wall -- There's a Way", which can only be purchased directly from the author, Barbara Jennings. Learn how to incorporate framed art, shelves, plants, mirrors and art objects into spectacular wall groupings. Discover the secrets designers use to make elaborate, breathtakingly unique groupings. From the simple to the very complex, this book will take the fear out of the most complex ideas. Find out how to hang art quickly and easily.

Create elaborate groupings like this. Learn about focal points, balance, unity, variety, scale, proportion, line, geometric shapes and so forth. Use the easily reproducible templates at the back of the book to plan your own groupings on paper before you commit to anything.

Read the reviews by the Miami Herald, the Daily Pilot and Decor Magazine for more information and their endorsement of the book.

This book has been used by several interior design departments at major universities as a textbook. Save $10.00 off the regular price if you order by


That's right. To order your copy, click on the links below. Limited time offer: $19.95 (plus $7.95 shipping/handling). 60-day money back guarantee on book if you are not delighted (book must be returned in resalable condition and in the original packing materials).

VERY SPECIAL BONUSES
BONUS #1:
As an added bonus, you will receive a special email address given only to our readers so that you can ask personalized decorating questions and receive a personal response by Barbara Jennings, usually the same day.  This is one author who really wants to help you apply the concepts and techniques to your own situation.  This valuable personalized service is FREE, but just to our readers. So order your copy today. It's like having your personal decorator/mentor available 7 days a week.  You won't find that offered anywhere else!

BONUS #2:You'll also get access to my brand new special report of 36 photos that shows you many different kinds of wall groupings, plus other types of groupings that will make your home far more interesting and create great conversational areas. I've included notations and comments about each photo to help you further understand the creative, yet sometimes complex, subject of designing groupings. It's an exclusive group of images that you won't find anywhere else and I'm including it as a free bonus.


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