This book is a great place to start for anyone who wants to decorate a room or rooms from scratch or who wants to add to a room that needs something extra. It has great ideas, especially for the beginner, for gathering information, being creative, buying with confidence, and visualizing the end result. Rather than being overwhelming, the colorful and easy-to-follow steps make the process much more delightful for those with little training and less natural ability.

While the book has great resources, including examples of window treatments and upholstery and a detailed resource section, the one missing piece that would be invaluable to the true novice is a glossary. Point number 2 in Getting Started in the book tells you to determine your style and uses terms such as bohemian, traditional, sentimental, and theatrical. For those with NO introduction to style and decorating, these words are meaningless without some background or specifics, making self-definition difficult. Running into this wall at the beginning of the book might discourage some readers. A simple glossary of such terms would help.

domino: The Book of Decorating is subtitled "a room-by-room guide to creating a home that makes you happy".
If you have never set up a home space before, you can use this book as an all encompassing workbook. Simply proceed chapter by chapter and you will be supplied with options from which to choose, and tips for choosing among them.
Collecting, mixing and matching, how to get premium function from minimal space, furniture, practical decor and tricks for renters, when I say all encompassing, I'm not falling victim to hyperbole.
It's a plus that the book is basically organized room by room, rather than into overall style sections. That makes it super easy if you only want to look at ideas for bedrooms, a home office, etc.
If you are experienced at creating a home from a house (or apt.) you will still love checking out the abundant detail found in the multitude of photographs, each with its own tip, technique, or revelation box. Even avid readers of Domino will appreciate the further consideration of
set-ups they may have seen in issues of the magazine, and there are definitely legions of us who never saw all the issues. This book would make an excellent gift for anyone moving into a new house or redecorating their old.

This book is full of fabulous photos of fabulous rooms, with lots of tips for low-budget decorating. It is aimed at the younger, apartment-dwelling demographic, but anyone can find great ideas here. I enjoy it as eye candy, with brilliant page after brilliant page of fun, colorful rooms.

If you happen to like the mismatched, eclectic style of Domino, then you'll find this book full of interesting design inspiration. You need to look carefully, however, for if you have very traditional tastes and/or dislike the shabby chic look, you may well be disappointed.

This is a book we all should buy to reference from time to time and ofcourse, for our remodeling projects. Even if you don't want to follow every word of it, it is very handy to just get ideas for decoraring some parts of your space. You can start by selecting a room and it's theme and then proceed with the help of pictures and examples. The photographs are very nice and the quality of the book is excellent. I would certainly recomend this wonderful reference guide!

A lot of reviewers are saying this book skews very young/modern. I wouldn't quite say that about the rooms in the book, but it's "young" in the sense that the aesthetic is much less rigid than more traditional looks.

If you're unfamiliar with the magazine, I'd describe the overall look as polished eclectic. It's not super-casual, and definitely not matched. For example, there is a fondness for incorporating very traditional, formal pieces or elements (such as molding or antique chairs), but instead of following that particular style with the rest of the furniture and decor, the designers will incorporate a variety of different pieces.

In other words, this is not a look for people who like to buy furniture in sets. Nor for people who like to adhere faithfully to a particular style. Unlike another reviewer suggested, I think this is not necessarily about budget as it is just a different perspective. Of course, eclecticism is helpful or inevitable when you are on a limited budget, but this is by no means a book on thrift, and, unless you really are loyal to following a style, you won't think these rooms are jumbled together.

What I appreciate about this book is that it does try to teach how to accomplish mixing these very different items successfully and avoid the jumbled mess. They break particular rooms into elements (furniture, upholstery, hardware), and show how they come together. I also really liked the pages that showed how a designer took her particular inspiration and created a room piece by piece.

My favorite chapter is probably bedrooms. I think the Domino look is most striking here because, conventionally, bedrooms can go over the top with matching everything (bed in a bag, after all) and throwing pillows on every available surface. Domino features a lot of contemporary, fresh bedrooms that are beautiful and sumptuous without being fussy or overly feminine.

I don't consider most of the designs in this book to be my style. Yet the book is full of good ideas, which can be used by everyone. By taking a piece that you love, i.e. chair, lamp, table, vase & working around that piece (using color, style or mixing & matching, you can come up with an entirely new room.

Domino goes through this theme room by room. Domino is easy to read & has good diagrams.

I first must say that I love Domino magazine and buy it religiously every month. Even if I can't afford the lovely items they feature, it is inspiring to look at all the same. If you have read Domino at all in the past few years since it debuted, you will probably recognize some of the rooms featured. What you get in the book that you don't in the magazine is a detailed how-to dive into design guide, beautiful pen and watercolor illustrations at the beginning of each chapter, an exhaustive little black book guide of where to shop, and also a very handy guide on styles of furniture, types of curtains, various fabric details, and more. While I was a little disappointed at the lack of new content that jumped out from the page and grabbed me, I still love the book. I think this would make a great Christmas gift for any budding (or for that matter seasoned) interior decorator.

Good:
-Mix and Match Sections
-How to Begin Guide
-All the basics of design in the back of the book
-That it came with a year's subscription to the magazine
-Illustrations before each chapter
-Great inspiration from a beloved magazine
-Beautiful cover makes for a great coffee table book

Not so Good:
-Lack of new content
-The house that's every interior surface was covered in flags- overkill
-A slight favoring of the "modern" style

The ideas in this book are definitely contemporary-American (ie not simply Euro-modern) and have a flavor that you will appreciate if you subscribe to either House Beautiful or Domino. Therefore, the styles may not be YOUR style (country, classic, ultra-modern) but there is a smattering of this and that in the book that can be used by any style.

The real value of this book, in my opinion, is that you will see ideas that are not run-of-the mill. For example, the light fixtures and art tend to be outsized and huge in scale. Not only that, the fixtures are unusual but pleasing; for example, a huge lantern over a dining table rather than a pendant lamp you'd see in any typical new home.

The book is organized by theme idea (girly-pink, masculine, rustic zen etc) then has the large pieces discussed, such as furniture. Then there are unique touches and tips and tricks followed by how to adapt to smaller spaces. There are ideas for every room, hints for how to mix and match textures, finishes, pieces.

Lots of ideas, not ordinary in any sense. Packed with pictures, and the book is a handy squarish format that is not obnoxiously large. While not all the ideas may appeal to you, there is a lot of information to mine out of this book.

This book seems to be aimed at a reader who has limited resources and a very loose commitment to any particular style. The book has good ideas for taking 'found' objects, old furnishings, what ever you can talk out of friends and family and combining them so they look good together. The reader can go to particular problems areas they want to tackle and find ideas to get them started on improving the overall look.

But the book itself is a problem. The designer of the book has very definite ideas on style that make the book hard to read. Lots of pale color. Small type in a light face in light color ink against white or barely contrasting background color. The illustrations rarely have any saturated color. The whole look of the book is something left out in the sun to fade.

If you actually want to read this book, you better have very good eyesight and bright lights.

I was unhappy my hubby picked this book, aT FIRST. Then I opened it and instantly got a GREAT idea from the book. Well that got me going through the whole book and I just loved the variety of ideas from classic to bohemian to
earthy et al.
I also loved the small space solutions, decorating tricks and what is called the domino effect which starts w/ an idea and builds one piece upon another to get a desired finished project.
Being a person who starts reading wherever I open a book up, I eventually got to the Getting Started portion , in the FIRST PAGES of the book!!Who could have known?? =+ )
Very helpful and very practical in giving you proper direction...less mistakes....keep you on budget...really learn how to decorate/remodel in the future and more.
I usually am left cold by this type of book as I already have my own ideas
but this I really liked and so did my husband who is quite talented in
renovating etc.And, also , has his own ideas.
These writers had MORE ideas, most all inexpensive and all creative and we liked that a lot
You also get a free subscription to domino magazine w/ purchase.It's in a postcard in back of book.
VERY NICE !!!

When I received the Domino Book of Decorating I was instantly pleased with the beautiful cover. This book is sturdy and one that you'll be picking up from your coffee table quite a bit.

You are given decorating tips by room and there is something for everyone. My own personal dilemma with the room by room tips is how to have a sense of togetherness within the decorating and not have each room look like it's for a different house. But again that's me personally, there may be others who appreciate that characteristic. That's where this book comes in. I would recommend it.

This book is fantastic. Buy it just to take in its beauty and the great photos. You will definitely be inspired, it is a must have for any budding decorator.

I'd never heard of the Domino magazine, therefore I began this book with no expectations, but it didn't surprise me that it seems to be sort of a collection of magazine advice. Rather than a step-by-step decorating guide for the clueless, it contains more general, wide-sweeping advice, such as how it's okay to mix and match.

It's divided into sections (Entryway, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, and Kid's Room) and each section shows pictures of several rooms, each decorated in a different combination of contrasting "styles": Edgy Classic, Romantic Modernism, Vintage Modern, and so on. It gives a few reasons for why the various elements work together, then explains the basic categories of whatever the main furniture for that room is (eg: types of beds for adult bedrooms include Sleigh, Iron Canopy, Modern Platform, Four-Poster, Upholstered, etc). It then offers decorating tricks, such as how to mix and match items of different styles, or substituting unexpected furniture for standard pieces, as well as suggesting tips for renters or those limited to small spaces. At the back of the book is a section that describes (with illustrations) the basic kinds of curtains, valances, shades, sofa cushions, bed canopies, throw pillows, and upholstery trims.

I came away with a few ideas for decorating our new house, the most promising being the suggestion of placing an old-fashioned dressing screen several feet away from our French front door, to create an entryway and offer privacy to the rest of the living room. Other than that, however, most of the decorating schemes in this book were nowhere near my style. Despite the authors' claim of wanting to open decorating up to the average person, I found the styles represented to be fussy or ultra-modern and unappealing to my taste. I could easily see these rooms in a New York townhouse or a loft in L.A., but not the average family home. Most of them lacked a sense of comfort, if that makes sense. But I'm aware that a lot of people like that sort of style, so there will be plenty of readers who find the designs in this book appealing.

I give the book three stars only because, as I said, most of the styles didn't suit me, so I got very little out of it. It's worth reading if you're looking for a new direction to inspire your decorating efforts, or if you really like the kinds of styles represented within.

In this instance, you honestly can judge the book by its cover, as this one is as informative as it is beautiful. "Domino" by Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello, and Dara Caponigro is 'the' decorating book to own.

It starts by exlaining the eight steps to getting started, including floor plans, finding inspiration, and budgeting. All types of rooms imaginable are covered by seperate chapters, each ending with a beautiful example of a room from one of the actual authors' homes. The Decorator's Handbook section in the back is a great reference for all types of decor lingo.

The book is jam packed with beautiful full-color pictures on each page, vivid examples of how to go about creating you dream decor. All styles and tastes are covered. THe book even comes with a ribbon bookmark attached.

If you are going to purchase just one book to help you with your decorating needs, I would highly recommend this one.

I love this book! It's well laid out and thorough, the pictures are inspiring, and it addresses how to incorporate stuff you already have into charming eclectic rooms. It's one of the few decorating books I've seen that didn't incite feelings of guilt and inadequacy for not getting rid of everything I own and starting over, from Shabby Chic to Industrial. The rooms pictured are not intended to be duplicated, but rather show how a combination of styles and colors can be personal and charming, and YOU CAN DO IT! I've made peace with three fairly awful rooms in my own house, but after several hours of reading this book I found myself wandering around muttering, "Hmmmmm..., if I move this there, and paint that another color, and..."

Whew--that was close! Pause for some deep breaths.

I'm OK now.

Beginning with "The Entryway", each room by room section is written by a different author and contains several style choices, a discussion of color and major furniture pieces and what to consider when purchasing, how to combine different furniture and accessory styles, decorating tricks and small space solutions, finishing touches, as well as a personal essay from the section's author on how he/she dealt with design issues in the room.

This is a book to curl up with and daydream about sofas and circus tent ceilings and chintz covered screens, without breaking a sweat or the bank!
And if you do decide to take the plunge, this book empowers the reader to do as much or as little as taste and means dictate. My kind of book!

Fighting insomnia just now, I was remembering an article I read in the "New Yorker" a few years ago by John Seabrook on the subject of "nobrow" design, not lowbrow, not highbrow, but this new concept: the nobrow. As I recall, his example was of finding a chest or coffee table someplace like Crate & Barrel that was made to look like an heirloom; what did the object "signify," if now anyone could buy such an object at a reasonable price, and no one could easily tell the difference between an expensive and a moderately-priced object. At the time I remember thinking, what an odd topic to write about, of all the topics in the world to write about, and would you begrudge me some decent design?

But now I think perhaps he was on to something interesting. We have entered the world of "Design for All" and "Design Within Reach," and if there is a nobrow world, I think Domino embodies it; their "big black book" resource guide includes those nobrow standards like Ikea and Target and Pottery Barn. And they've even supplied an answer for what design means: not the elitism of the past, the housewife striving and scrimping in order to buy lemon yellow drapes, but rather "creating a home that makes you happy." No one can argue with that.

"Decorating is a lot more democratic than it used to be," the editor writes in what is surely a strange usage of "democracy." Domino is all about demystifiying, democratizing and deconstructing, and it accomplishes the latter through a kind of room profiling that's a bit on the "Sporty Spice or Posh Spice?" side. Are you an Urbane Cowboy? Rustic Zen or Rich 'n Handsome? I can just imagine some do-it-yourselfer ham-handing the "moody palette" or going for that black and pink baby's room with some weird results.

The topic of decorating causes me anxiety, perhaps because like so many young families, mine is stretched overly-thin, living in a fixer-upper, and I cope by willfully not seeing the chaos around me. Sometimes I think I actually like the weirdness, the layers of old wallpaper in my kitchen, printed with Yankee goods like Ipswich lamps and foot warmers, cape cod lighters and spinning wheels; I infinitely prefer it to fake "mis en scenes" or "done" homes or wall-to-wall Pottery Barn homes. Decorating depresses me because I tend to think of it as frosting a rotten cake, when I think of it, because I dislike the underlying structure of so many homes, the illogical ways we live, separating children into little warrens, giving parents a suite, then playing musical beds. Domino exacerbates my anxiety on the subject, though many will likely warm to the easy spreads and paint-by-number format. This is like beginner's decor, and I'm going to stick with my anti-decor a bit more.

I will begin by saying that I am totally clueless when it comes to decorating. My husband & I have been living in our home for 3 years, now, & this is our first home together. We have done practically nothing as far as decorating goes. We have 1 picture on the wall & that's it. That is because I just don't know where to begin.

This books makes the task seem a little less daunting. It starts by explaining how to pick one or two themes to help you set the style for the room you are wanting to make over. It also guides you through the planning process (setting a budget, research, making a schedule, etc). There is even a section in the back of the book that lists resources (stores & suppliers) for your decorating needs.

It has sections dedicated to each part of your home (entryway, living room, kitchen, bedroom ,bathroom, & children's rooms). It explains the key pieces that are needed & how to accentuate your space. There are definitions for the different types & styles of furniture & the best uses for them. There are lots of color photographs & several examples for each room. It includes ideas for both large & small spaces.

The hardcover book seems to be put together well. It's a nice size &, I don't know if it was intended, but the cover looks & feels almost like wallpaper. There is an attached ribbon bookmark.

I finally feel ready to start making our home feel more like a home. Now, if I only had the cash...

I am a major Domino fan. I have been reading it for two years, living vicariously through its profiles of well-heeled decorators and clients, and the resulting photo shoots. I never used to read decorating magazines because I found them a little stuffy or hilarious, but Domino strikes the right balance between whimsy and realistic. So the book - 4 stars. Why not 5 stars for a 10 star magazine?

The book is, well, a rehash of Domino photos for the past few years. The book is a roundup of decorating elements that have appeared in the magazine - patterns, objects, furniture, objets d'art - and they are presented in a format similar to the Lucky Magazine book on fashion. (Both magazines are published by same company.) The book is high on pictures but low on practical advice. You see pictures, a summary of key elements (as in shapes of furniture, a few keywords about the style). There is some information on how to go about the process of DIY decorating or the professional route, but I really missed the details on where to buy what you saw in a picture, or the personal commentary from people who participated in the decorating that makes the actual magazine so great. I think a major element of Domino's success was to hear how living in a room felt like, and these rooms were beloved because they were very habitable, not at all untouchable or filled with dangerous-looking items (Kelly Wearstler, I'm looking at you). But here you just get the end result, without the process, which is what decorating and creativity are all about.

I would recommend this to people who have NOT ever read Domino, or who don't have the patience for it and would prefer to just look at pictures for ideas on how to fix a room, or to get a sense of what they do like. Faithful Domino subscribers (and the book does include a subscription) might prefer to stick with the back issues. I wish I hadn't been forced to throw mine away due to a move to a smaller place, so this book is a nice resource, but it does not measure up to the real thing.

Some pluses, however, since I would like to end on a positive note for a magazine I've really adored:
- great section on small spaces and how to deal, particularly for renters
- how to put together a not-embarrassing kid's room (!)
- love the hand-drawn illustrations (not found in the real magazine)

Ideally, I'd give it a 3.5/5.

Domino: The Book of Decorating is a terrific book for beginner decorators and people in their twenties to thirties, as I think the style and language is most appealing to young adults.

The introduction sets up the mission of the book: "How can you decorate without making making unnecessary, costly, and time-consuming mistakes? How can you produce a result that reflects who you are, how you live,--and perhaps even the image you want to convey?"

Getting started has lots of tips like: find inspiration, determine your style, draw a floor plan, set and budget, research and more--all designed for the beginner to gain confidence in the decorating process.

Next, how to decorate room by room. Great photographs with styles like "cool collector," and "brave bohemian."

The book is filled with tips, advice and tricks on how to decorate. There are also small space solutions and advice on how to select major pieces of furniture.

There is a handy section on window treatments and upholstery.

Finally, the authors include a terrific resource guide that includes prices ranges and is titled: "The Big Black Book."

Domino's magazine is geared toward the trendy twenty to thirty year-old so it should be no surprise that this decorating books reaches the same audience. That's what Domino does and Domino does it well. But even if you don't fall into that age category there is a lot to glean from the book.

Even the cover is a delight of design and color. The book is divided into different rooms in your house: living room, dining room, kitchen, entryway, kid's bedroom, your bedroom, office, bathroom. Each chapter tackles your individual style and a variety of color schemes, floor plans and quick tips and tricks to achieve a particular look.

Best of all the book is absolutely packed with color photos and drawings and great advice. Just a couple nuggets from the book: "One spectacular piece with scale and drama is like an exclamation point in a room." Or, " Use your rug as inspiration for your overall palette- just borrow the colors for paint, furniture and accessories."

And as an absolute clincher to the deal, a Domino magazine subscription is included with the purchase of the book! Pretty great.

The book has some great ideas on how to get started decorating any room of your house. I would never have thought of taking pictures of everything so you could study them for ideas. First you make your plan and take your pictures, and then decide what you are going to keep and what you want to get rid of. And keep a notebook of things you like and then make a drawing of every room and plan it out. This is where your pictures will come in handy. They suggest buying at least one expensive item when you redecorate so that it really stands out. I liked the ideas and the planning sections but I wasn't too impressed with the pictures. This is probably because I like cozy settings, cottage style decorating though. All the rooms in the pictures are huge and the furniture looked like something either from the 40's or from the space age. Even though I don't like it, some people will. I'm sure some would think it elegant. Great for people who are decorating large rooms or loft spaces though. I thought the kids rooms were dreary compared to what could be done in them. You can let your imagination go wild in a child's room but the section was short for those rooms and not very imaginative in my opinion. The book is really laid out well though and will get your imagination flowing on things you can do to your house and has some great tips on how to get started and how to plan it all out. There's also a card in back of book that you can send in and get a free subscription to Domino magazine for buying this book.

Geared towards young urbanites, this may not be for everyone. This is for the 20/30-somethings that have graduated from IKEA and Target as they primary decorating influences. More than just hip - it's sophisticated. Domino editors did a wonderful job of making this part eye candy and reference guide.

Instead of just pretty pictures, you get some professional design guidance. Inspiring for those who've been decorating for a while - very fresh. But even better for first-time home/apartment buyer/renter. Most people don't have the money to hire a designer for their first apartment or house, this book can provide some nice guidance. There are lots of space solutions, color guides.

One of the best features is the "decorator's handbook" section which has line drawings and descriptions of decorating elements - so you can explain what you are looking for with the right terminology. Buying guide is also very helpful!

If you are a twenty-something, single, career woman in New York City -- or just wish you were -- this will be a valuable decorating book for you. If not, the direction of the book will be less than satisfying. Recommended only for those who are familiar with the magazine and crave more.

Domino Magazine came on the scene in 2005 just three short years ago. It melded fashion and decor and immediately energized the shelter magazine market, appealing to 20 to 40 year olds, and finding an even wider Baby Boom audience. Its hip and refreshing "how to" attitude to creating your own pretty decor soundly resonated.
Even the professional designers presented had a homey approach using revamped flea market finds, big box store items, and their own personal products.
It provided a "power to the people" approach. Everyone can shop at a flea market, Target, CB2, or eBay, etc. The message is: Everyone has access to a happy looking and pretty home.
Domino The Book Of Decorating is written by the magazine's editors, and it continues the grass roots philosophy of the magazine, using their own homes and thought processes and sources as examples.
The book is written is a fun and breezy manner, and it reminds me of another book: Decorating Is Fun! by Dorothy Draper. This 1939 (!) classic has recently been reissued, and it's enduring advice is timeless and current. I think DTBOD has the same appeal and chance to become a classic of it's time (and possibly a candidate for a nostalgic re-issue 50 years from now).
The book is published without a dust jacket, a compact volume, very beefy and satisfying in the hand. It reminds me of a text book, and indeed it could be considered as such for anyone who loves decor, whether you are the home decorator, layman, or professional.
So do buy this enjoyable book, and get happy being your own decorator!
If you are lucky enough to be able to hire a professional (and please do!), this book will help you understand the nuts and bolts of decorating, and allow you be a proactive participant in this fun and exciting process.

One always wants a well-appointed home that reflects your personality and lifestyle. But to actually accomplish that is another matter. Domino: The Book of Decorating helps get you there - step-by-step, piece-by-piece, room-by-room. Easy to follow, easy to read. Not overwhelming or preachy.
The best thing about it is it's easy allure. I left it out on the table and found by husband thumbing through it and a friend asked to borrow it, which led to a discussion on how we would each change one room - just like Domino suggested - step-by-step!

As an interior designer, I am always looking at new decorating books for ideas and tips. I read Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home that Makes Your Happy, immediately. My approach is accessibility, sustainability and livability--a live in, down to earth approach, not the hands-off look of many designers.

My approach, in other words, is similar to Domino's approach. This book provides terrific and inspiring photographs, good layout advice, and great design tips.

Your home should make you happy and that is what the designers/authors of this book set out to teach. To be happy in your home is my number one goal for my clients and myself.

I also appreciate the green tips scattered throughout the book. Another indispensable guide for green and beautiful homes that I recommend with Domino is HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENT: BEAUTIFY, DETOXIFY & ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE YOUR HOME & YOUR PLANET.

For real life examples of decorating, I also recommend: APARTMENT THERAPY.

Highly recommend for real, practical and timely decorating advice!

More often that not decorating books are just eye candy; after read them once you are satisfied but done. This is NOT the case with domino's first book. The domino team has managed to create a book that you will keep reading it again and again. It is simply brilliant!

Even though I have kept every issue of domino and go through them regularly, the book's format allows for a deeper approach to domino's mission. They have really worked hard to make the book into a usable tool. With more than just pretty pictures and stories, this book provides a framework for how to think about putting together a room (and yes their is new content).

I am only disappointed in two ways: 1, I wish the book referenced the issue each in which each room originally appeared and/or provided information about the products in each room. Perhaps there was not enough space, but access to information is one of my favorite parts of domino's monthly. 2, They also overlooked closets as room. And lets face it they have featured some stunning closets over the past few years.

Buy this book, you will NOT regret it!!!

Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a home that makes you happy is the best parts of the magazine rolled into one fantastic book!

I just received this book last night and was quite disappointed. First, the size is too small-it is smaller than the magazine and the images are just not large enough. Second, I had hoped that Domino would have included new photos of rooms, not just a rehashing of old images. I can look through my collection of Domino magazines if I want to see the same rooms and read the same text. Not very inspirational or interesting. Save your money.

Unlike the previous reviewer, I adore my new Domino book. First of all, the compact size is perfect for throwing in your bag when you decide to hit the shops and boutiques. You can pull it out and it lays flat easily; the sections are divided into easy to read and easy to access room-by-room descriptions that make referencing easy. Each section starts with layout, then design, then accessories and tips and in true Domino fashion, the tone is casual, friendly and accessible. There's nothing snotty or stuck up about Domino, which is one reason I love it. Second, I'm glad they used material from past issues. I certainly don't have the room to save all my magazines! For those unacquainted with the Domino magazine ethos - green, friendly, idiosyncratic and affordable design for all - this is a great intro to the monthly features and to home design itself. I think the thing i love most is the subtitle: "a room by room guide to creating a home that makes you happy" which, in these volatile, dangerous, lean economic and political times, is especially meaningful.