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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From Publishers Weekly
Painting a room is the “quickest and most cost-effective way to dramatically transform the look of your home,” says Callery (Right First Time Decorating).
For those ready to take the plunge into color, the author explains how colors are perceived, what color schemes work and how to achieve them.
Using that classic elementary-school art class prop, the color wheel, Callery illustrates the differences between primary, secondary and tertiary colors, as well as harmonizing, contrasting, warm and cool colors.
She then addresses various schemes, starting with naturals and neutrals, moving through “Mediterranean magic” and “exotic looks,” and into “period colors” which, when used in a historic home, create a link with the past, but when used in a modern home, lend “a whole new feeling of identity.”
Although Callery provides plenty of instruction for overwhelmed readers, she also urges them to think creatively. For example, if you like neutrals, “think of na (more…)
1001 Ideas for Color & Paint
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