I am forever reading decorating bks but rarely implementing ideas (perhaps because i like so few of them...
I took an occupation interior design class in high school and (believe) i already have an inate sense of color and design. These colours aren't so much for me~i think in the end it all comes down to doing what you like and feel (and know you can live with and in~take everyone elses' opinion with a grain of salt.
This book like so many others has great pictures and some ideas but is a little thin on content... (tho it is always nice to look at pictures...)