Download or read book The Handbook of Painted Decoration written by Yannick Guégan and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten.
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.
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Download or read book Step by Step Home Design and Decorating written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to restyling, redecorating, and sprucing up your home, the big question is where to start. Step-by-Step Home Design and Decorating has all the answers. Everything you need to know to give your home a complete makeover appears in this eBook. And with everything presented step by step, from the planning stages through to the finishing touches, it is the most practical home guide there is. On the basis that people often want to decorate their homes themselves (or need to for reasons of cost), this book helps you to do the best job possible. Even the initial design and planning stages are presented step by step, to give you confidence when devising color schemes, designing layouts, and choosing flooring or lighting options. Approaching the home room by room, every practical project is given the step-by-step treatment too, encouraging you to make blinds, cover cushions, put up wallpaper and much more. Clear instructions and photography (or diagrams) are provided to help you at every stage. Comprehensive in its scope, and utterly practical, Step-by-Step Home Design and Decorating is the indispensable reference for anyone restyling their home.
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Download or read book Black Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements written by Editors of Creative Publishing and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating extra living space affordably has never been easier. This book shows dozens of different uses for basement spaces, then shows readers exactly how to accomplish each task. Painstakingly clear photos leave nothing to the imagination, as they teach consumers exactly how to handle modern materials and tools to add an extra bathroom, a family room, bedroom, home office, or game room to their homes.
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Download or read book Black Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements written by Editors of Creative Publishing international and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fact-filled, 240-page manual that covers every aspect of designing and planning a basement conversion/remodeling project. With more than 600 color photographs, this book goes into thorough detail on crucial subjects like moisture and climate control, egress, ventilation, lighting, and many other issues. It deals comprehensively with adapting home mechanical systems to basement conditions. The many featured projects include finishing a bathroom stub-out, installing an all-new basement bathroom, insulating, repairing foundation walls, installing sump pumps, dehumidification strategies, as well as many other projects designed for livability. A special focus new to this edition presents information and projects for aging in place, including home elevators and chair lifts, monitoring and communication systems, and creating an accessible basement apartment. You will also find projects that show how to upgrade with luxury amenities, including a fireplace, sauna, home spa, exercise room, basement club/lounge and more.
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Download or read book The Artist s Way written by Julia Cameron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-03-04 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
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