Download or read book Annie Sloan s Color Schemes for Every Room written by Annie Sloan and published by Laurel Glen Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annie Sloan's Color Schemes is the essential guide to using a crucial decorating tool -- the color palette. Annie Sloan puts it all together room by room using stunning color schemes -- organized in low, medium, or high contrasts. This book introduces the main shade types to be found within each color and suggests dramatic and harmonious complementary colors. There are simple questions to help choose decorative palettes such as Hippie Chic, Riviera Touch, or Florentine Renaissance. Readers answer questions, then turn to the relevant group of color palettes, organized into three contrasting categories. There are hundreds of paint combinations representing a wide variety of tastes. Each theme features ten color swatches -- from Beach House to Classic Victorian -- easily recreated using Annie's paint recipes or the color masks built into the book flaps to isolate color at your local paint store.
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Colour Schemes that Really Work written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: the quickest way to revamp a room is by changing the paint colour, but the thousands of subtle colour variations available can make decision-making an agonising experience. Annie Sloan, renowned paint expert, comes to the rescue and does all the thinking and experimenting for you with the hundreds of stylish paint combinations in her latest book. An informative guide to colour introduces the subtle variations to be found in a single colour group, suggests complementary colours and provides a useful starting point for choosing a complete decorative scheme. For further inspiration, Annie Sloan has designed over 300 complete themed palettes, ranging from the light-filled hues of the Scandinavian landscape or the vibrant tones and rhythms of a Latin carnival or the ethereal colours of the French Riviera. Each theme features 10 colour swatches which are shown not only in different combinations but also different proportions so that planning a foolproof coherent colour scheme for walls, ceiling and woodwork is quick and easy. At the back of the book there are paint recipes for each swatch, which tell you how to mix paints and pigments to recreate the effect in your own home. Inspirational photos demonstrate how these stylish colour combinations can make a powerful personal statement in practice - no one understands colour better than Annie Sloan!
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Room Recipes for Style and Color written by Annie Sloan and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the right interiors recipe for your ideal home with Annie Sloan. World renowned paint effects guru and color expert Annie Sloan considers what makes a successful interior. Style and color lie at the heart of the matter, but both can be stumbling blocks for the amateur decorator. Annie explains how to achieve your chosen style by creating moodboards and analyzing key factors, such as scale, focus, display, and layout. She examines nine popular styles: French Elegance, Neoclassical, Traditional Swedish, Vintage Floral, Modern Retro, Boho Chic, Coastal Style, Rustic Country, and Warehouse Style. Discover, too, the key techniques you'll need to recreate these styles in your own home: color theory (Why do some colors work so well together? Why can the same color look dramatically different in different rooms?), using storytelling with pictures and collected treasures, style fusions (combining your favorite styles), and, of course, paint techniques. With stunning photography and packed with practical advice, this will soon become your interior style bible.
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Room Recipes for Style and Colour written by Annie Sloan and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the right interiors recipe for your ideal home with Annie Sloan.
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Chalk Paint Workbook written by Annie Sloan and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annie Sloan brings you a creative workbook for all your color and design ideas. Paint and sketch, stick and collect, write and reflect—Annie Sloan’s Paint Workbook is a creative journal for all of your colorful thoughts and design inspirations. Divided into six themed chapters—Bohemian and Vintage, Rustic Country, French Elegance, Traditional Swedish, Modern Retro and Warehouse, and Coastal—Annie gives you her own personal decorating hints and tips about the colors and elements that make up these key decorating styles. Whether you’re redecorating a room and can’t decide on the color scheme, covering some pillows and having problems choosing between fabrics, or simply in need of somewhere to sketch out your ideas, this workbook is a space in which you can jot down your thoughts, and play with different shades and patterns. There are pages on which you can write notes, stick in images, draw shapes, paint color samples, and experiment with your style. There are also six pocketed card dividers where you can store magazine cuttings, paint charts, and more. This beautifully designed journal will become a record of your creativity, as well as a chance to reflect upon your various projects. With handy decorating tips, drawings, and suggested activities, inspiration will come in abundance!
Download or read book How to Paint Furniture written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 2001-03-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extensive style directory contains over 60 specially designed decorated pieces of furniture, creating a library of decorative techniques and how to use them.'
Download or read book The Annie Sloan Collection written by Annie Sloan and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annie Sloan's complete guide shows you how to use paint to decorate any of the surfaces in your home. Learn the basic skills for using paint on walls and furniture, alongside masterful techniques for painting floors, fabrics, lighting and more. Her 75 step-by-step projects will guide you through using paint to makeover your home, with clear pictorial instructions alongside helpful tips and tricks. With each project learn the essential skills of stencilling, printing, waxing, gilding and dyeing fabric, as well as how to best use Annie's own Chalk Paint® range. Get inspired with Annie's top tips on choosing colours and perfect palettes to work with. The Annie Sloan Collection contains all you need to know to begin your paint journey, for beginners all the way up to paint aficionados. So get ready to unleash your own creativity with paint!
Download or read book Annie Sloan Paints Everything written by Annie Sloan and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan shows how paint can transform any surface in your house.
Download or read book Colour in Decoration written by Annie Sloan and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, this invaluable style book provides the essential know-how to make effective color choices in all aspects of decoration.A wealth of designer solutions and examples of period and ethnic palettes shows how to use color confidently and to translate favorite colors into decorating schemes. The final chapter is a practical guide to color mixing.
Download or read book The Annie Sloan Collection written by Annie Sloan and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan's ultimate guide to using paint to transform your home. Annie Sloan's complete guide shows you how to use paint to decorate any of the surfaces in your home. Learn the basic skills for using paint on walls and furniture, alongside masterful techniques for painting floors, fabrics, lighting, and more. Over 100 step-by-step projects will guide you through using paint to makeover your home, with clear pictorial instructions alongside helpful tips and tricks. With each project learn the essential skills of stencilling, printing, waxing, gilding, and dyeing fabric, as well as how to best use Annie’s own Chalk Paint® range. Get inspired with Annie's top tips on choosing colors and perfect palettes to work with. Annie Sloan's Ultimate Guide to Decorative Paint Techniques is all you need to know to begin your paint journey, for beginners up to paint aficionados. So get ready to unleash your own creativity with paint!
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Room Recipes for Style and Colour written by Annie Sloan and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World renowned paint effects guru and colour expert Annie Sloan considers what makes a successful interior. Style and colour lie at the heart of the matter, but both can be stumbling blocks for the amateur decorator. Annie explains how to achieve your chosen style by creating moodboards and analysing key factors - scale, focus, display and layout. She examines nine popular styles: Boho Chic, Neo-Classical, Vintage Floral, French Style, Swedish Style, Coastal Style, Classic Country, Modern Retro and Rough Luxe. Discover, then, the key techniques you'll need to recreate these styles in your own home: colour theory (Why do some colours work so well together? Why can the same colour look dramatically different in different rooms?), using storytelling with pictures and collected treasures, style fusions (combining your favourite styles) and, of course, paint techniques. With stunning photography and packed with practical advice, Annie Sloan's Room Recipes for Style and Colour will soon become your interior style bible.
Download or read book Sampler Spree written by Susan Ache and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6" square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you may know her as @yardgrl60 on Instagram) shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more. Once your tantalizing blocks are stitched, arranging them in the stunning sampler quilt is sheer pleasure!
Download or read book Find Your Style with Annie Sloan written by Annie Sloan and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the right interiors recipe to personalize your home with color expert and best-selling author Annie Sloan CBE, the creator of Chalk Paint™. In Find Your Style with Annie Sloan, the renowned paint effects guru and color expert considers what makes a successful interior. Style and color lie at the heart of the matter, but both can be stumbling blocks for the amateur decorator. Annie explains how to achieve your chosen style by creating moodboards and analysing key factors, such as scale, display, and layout, and examines nine popular decorating styles: French Elegance, Neoclassical, Traditional Swedish, Vintage Floral, Modern Retro, Boho Chic, Coastal Style, Rustic Country, and Warehouse Style. She also addresses the key techniques you’ll need to recreate these styles in your own home: color theory, using storytelling with pictures and collected treasures, style fusion (combining your favourite styles), and, of course, paint techniques. With beautiful photography and a wealth of practical advice, this book will inspire you to identify and decorate using your own particular style.
Download or read book Charleston written by Quentin Bell and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs, Charleston Farmhouse is the most important remaining example of Bloomsbury decorative style, created by the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Quentin Bell, the younger son of Clive and Vanessa Bell, and his daughter Virghinia Nicholson, tell the story of this unique house, linking it with some of the leading cultural figures who were invited there, including Vanessa's sister Virginia Woolf, the writer Lytton Strachey, the economist Maynard Keynes and the art critic Roger Fry. The house and garden are portrayed through Alen MacWeeney's atmostpheric photographs; pictures from Vanessa Bell's family album convey the flavour of the household in its heyday.
Download or read book Quick and Easy Paint Transformations written by Annie Sloan and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to create different finishes and effects with paint to change everyday rooms and furnishings into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint. The first section of the book tells you everything you need to know before you start - how to prepare surfaces properly, choose the right paint for the right place, use the best tools and select a colour scheme that will work with the room in question. 50 different techniques follow, with step-by-step photos showing you how to achieve the finished look, accompanied by inspirational photos showing the effect used on walls and doors, furniture and floors. Learn how to update old secondhand furniture, or how to give modern pieces a softly-aged appearance, all with the aid of a pot of paint and a brush. Whatever the style of your interiors, Quick and Easy Paint Transformations will show you the best way to makeover your home.By leading the decorative painting revolution over the last 20 years, Annie Sloan has become perhaps the world's most respected expert in decorative paint, colours, and techniques. Alongside her unique and versatile decorative paint, Chalk Paint, Annie has inspired generations with her accessible, lively, and creative approach to getting great results.
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Complete Book of Decorative Paint Finishes written by Annie Sloan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-02-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Annie Sloan's Complete Book of Decorative Paint Finishes' explores all the decorative techniques you will ever need to decorate your home creatively, innovatively, and with professional results. Techniques from ragging and sponging to woodgraining and marbling, stencilling with brushes, rollers or spray paints, traditional and modern decoupage, staining wood, and distressing metal leaf are explained with step-by-step instructions and illustrated on walls, furniture, and accessories. Examples of how the effects look using different colours are also included, so that you can choose the perfect combinations for your project.
Download or read book Log Home Design written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Log Home Design is the preferred, trusted partner with readers in simplifying the process of becoming a log home owner. With its exclusive focus on planning and design, the magazine's friendly tone, practical content and targeted advertising provide the essential tools consumers need – from the crucial preliminary stages through the finishing touches of their dream log home.
