Building on the success of the first Decorative Paint Techniques & Ideas book, this second edition adds information about the advancements and changes that have occurred in the decorative-finish trend.
Decorative painting continues to grow as manufacturers release new paints and products that make it easier, faster, and more reliable for homeowners to add personal style to the interior surfaces of their homes.
From tried-and-true basics to exciting new techniques, this book gives readers everything they need to add personalized color and texture to any wall.
Inspirational photos demonstrate the effects of various paint treatments on room character, while step-by-step photos accompany the instructions for each technique.
Color samples are provided for each technique, and tips from the pros show readers how to create color schemes, avoid problems, and improve results.
Complete lists of tools and materials ensure that projects (more…)
Decorative Paint Techniques and Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Decorating)
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Review
The book’s most practical application will be to inspire fresh color combinations with the upholstery and flooring you already have.
(Jessie Milligan Fort Worth Star-Telegram 20080105)
Who wouldn’t like to have an interior designer pick out the colors, fabrics and flooring for your rooms?
(Akron Beach Journal The Charlotte Observer 20071222)
The book’s most practical application will be to inspire fresh colour combinations with the upholstery and flooring you now have.
(McClatchy Newspapers The Calgary Herald 20071222)
Chinn’s easy-to-use [and] practical manual will help homeowners pull together every room…. There are also tons of tips.
(Cecily Ross The Globe and Mail (Metro Ed) 20080928)
[Chinn's] multitude of combinations are sure to inspire (Karen Turner, CanWest News Service The Calgary Herald 200801)
A guide to selecting those decorative pieces, which are simple to use and install.
(Martha Phifer Times Union (Albany) 20080124)
The page layout … allows for easy acc (more…)
The Home Decorator’s Color and Texture Bible: 180 Complete Schemes for a Harmonious Home
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An invaluable tool for every kind of home decorating decision, this directory packs comprehensive information about color into one handy, pocket-size format.
Arranged in rainbow order with removable, perforated color swatches at the end of each color section, the book gives readers a range of hues to consider.
For example, the red section shows pure red swatches alongside hues achieved by adding different percentages of other colors to red, so readers can select the right nuance of red for a particular decorating need. Each color section covers the same pertinent topics: color in daylight versus artificial light; color texture and its relation to hue; and how to organize given colors into auspicious combinations.
Recipes for mixing paints, washes, and varnishes are also provided, and a card “viewer” enables readers to isolate single colors or look at pairs together.
About the AuthorAlice Westgate, a freelance writer whose articles appear regularly in fine home furnishi (more…)
The Complete Color Directory
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