Rescue, Restore, Redecorate

Rescue, Restore, Redecorate
Author: Amy Howard
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1683352289

“[The] step-by-step instructions are clear and practically foolproof . . . an essential guide to DIY restoration and antiquing.” ?Publishers Weekly (starred review) Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

Fabulous Painted Furniture

Fabulous Painted Furniture
Author: Mickey Baskett
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2004
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9781402713828

Fantastic and fanciful designs, simple and irresistible techniques, and projects that give new life to old or unfinished furniture: all it takes is paint, stain, and paper to decorate to your heart's content. Nothing could be more fun than watching these wonderful pieces emerge from your paintbrush. A sea-blue chair dazzles with an ocean full of smiling fish, while a crackled and distressed metallic table features dragonflies in flight. Daisies and ladybugs adorn a charming miniature chest. Patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for chairs, tables, chests of drawers, cabinets, and children's furniture make each project easy. 8 1/2 X 11. all in color

The Art of Painted Furniture

The Art of Painted Furniture
Author: Anita Rosenberg
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780806925134

The most beautiful patterns and creative techniques for furniture painting are right here, all broken down in detail. Find out how to do a variety of brushstrokes, personalize each piece with unusual motifs, and use color effectively. Great projects include a gothic-style table and dcoupaged chest, plus brilliant ideas for chairs, trays, and more.

The Best of Painted Furniture

The Best of Painted Furniture
Author: Florence de Dampierre
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1995
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

'A glossary and a chapter of tips on conservation, restoration and care of painted furniture makes this a useful handbook as well as a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of an enduring style.' ---Chicago Tribune

Fabulous Painted Furniture

Fabulous Painted Furniture
Author: Jan Belliveau
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781581804621

This title provides colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and patterns for making ten projects from flea market finds. These include a floral footstool finished with a sponging technique and a potting table created from a vintage sewing machine cabinet with a top that opens to reveal a sink.

Furniture Makeovers

Furniture Makeovers
Author: Barb Blair
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1452124191

Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blog You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six 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 thirty 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. “Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly

How to Paint Furniture

How to Paint Furniture
Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2001-03-22
Genre: Furniture finishing
ISBN: 9781855858817

The extensive style directory contains over 60 specially designed decorated pieces of furniture, creating a library of decorative techniques and how to use them.'

50 Ways to Paint Furniture

50 Ways to Paint Furniture
Author: Elise Kinkead
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781589232921

"Step-by-step photo instructions for popular and new ways to decorate furniture with paint. Includes decorative paint techniques, faux finishes, and surface embellishments on chests, chairs, shelves, tables and more. Basics section covers types of paint,p

American Painted Furniture 1790-1880

American Painted Furniture 1790-1880
Author: Cynthia V. A. Schaffner
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

A definitive guide to the 18th- and 19th-century painted furniture that has dominated recent antiques shows. The authors consider the elegant painted furniture from major East Coast style centers. An impressive array of works by prominent craftsmen are highlighted. 350 full-color photos. Major reviews.

Simple Painted Furniture

Simple Painted Furniture
Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher: Grove Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1994-01-12
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9780802114280

Decorative paint is the perfect way to give new life to old furniture, and 200 full-color and two-color illustrations can teach the reader everything from graining to trompe l'oeil. It is the ideal introduction to a versatile decorating technique.