Furniture Makeovers - Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture With Paint, Stains,

Informationen zum Autor Barb Blair is the founder of Knack Studios. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, Decor8, and Design*Sponge, among other design websites as well as publications such as Southern Living . She lives in South Carolina. Klappentext A treasure trove of ideas and easy-to-follow instructions for DIY decorators looking to give old furniture a makeover. "I enjoy reading decorating books but rarely bestow upon them a permanent place on my bookshelf. However, I found this book to be such an excellent resource and full of so many great tutorials that Furniture Makeovers is in my home to stay."-Tonya Lee, About.com Decorating Editor Zusammenfassung Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You'll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares 30 beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. Inhaltsverzeichnis ENG

Product details

• Authors: Barb Blair, Barbara Blair, Blair Barbara
• Assisted by: Aaron Greene (Photographs), J. Aaron Greene (Photographs), Greene Aaron (Photographs), Holly Becker (Foreword), Becker Holly (Foreword)
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2013
• EAN: 9781452104157
• ISBN: 978-1-4521-0415-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 200 mm x 236 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Home improvement, DIY; Humanities, art, music > Art; Interior design, decor & style guides, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Decorating, Interior design, decor and style guides, HOUSE & HOME / Decorating & Furnishings, Decorative finishes & surfaces, Decorative finishes and surfaces