Furniture Makeovers
Title | Furniture Makeovers PDF eBook |
Author | Barb Blair |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
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
Amazing Furniture Makeovers
Title | Amazing Furniture Makeovers PDF eBook |
Author | Jen Crider |
Publisher | Page Street Publishing |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2019-06-04 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1624147968 |
Upcycle Your Secondhand Bargains into Stunning Statement Pieces Full of inspiring ideas for seasoned refurbishers and the know-how to get anyone started, Amazing Furniture Makeovers helps you give your antique pieces new life without losing any of their vintage charm. Jen Crider, founder of Girl in the Garage, breaks down everything you need to know about furniture makeovers—from basic chair reupholstery to remaking coffee tables into benches. There won’t be an article of furniture you can’t make more beautiful, functional, and personal. This book makes it easy to transform whatever old or wobbly furniture you have into something better than new. Each chapter walks you through unique projects to illustrate Jen’s straightforward approach to furniture styling and repair, and these techniques can be used on a variety of pieces. Learn to decoupage a bookcase with maps for a classy look. Transfer original images onto large-scale furniture for a style all your own. Dress up an end table with a distressed paint job to add farmhouse flair to any room. Every new technique will give you the confidence you need to get remarkable results on your first makeover—and every makeover after.
How to Paint Furniture
Title | How to Paint Furniture PDF eBook |
Author | Annie Sloan |
Publisher | |
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.'
Young House Love
Title | Young House Love PDF eBook |
Author | Sherry Petersik |
Publisher | Artisan |
Pages | 337 |
Release | 2015-07-14 |
Genre | House & Home |
ISBN | 1579656765 |
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Furniture Makes the Room
Title | Furniture Makes the Room PDF eBook |
Author | Barb Blair |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2016-03-22 |
Genre | House & Home |
ISBN | 1452143595 |
Fifteen before-and-after furniture projects to create statement pieces—and tips on how to build a room around them: “As useful as it is beautiful.” —Justina Blakeney, New York Times–bestselling author of Jungalow Knack Studio founder Barb Blair is famous for her knack with furniture—spotting classic pieces and transforming them into modern showstoppers. In this inspiring book, Blair goes beyond the nuts and bolts of furniture refinishing to show how to style rooms with each customized piece. For instance, she transforms a well-worn coffee table with a painted ombré design, and then reveals how to incorporate it into a bright and sunny den, a cozy reading nook, and a cheerful bedroom. With instructions for fifteen before-and-after furniture projects—dressers, tables, beds, armoire, and more—in Blair’s signature bold style, a “toolbox” section detailing her favorite techniques and materials, and photos of dozens of inspiring interiors, Furniture Makes the Room unlocks the secrets to decorating livable rooms around statement pieces.
Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
Title | Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint PDF eBook |
Author | Marian Parsons |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2016-05-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780692694077 |
A book featuring the six European Colors in the Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Line. It also includes tutorials and inspirational pictures.
Furniture Restoration and Repair for Beginners
Title | Furniture Restoration and Repair for Beginners PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Jan Bonner |
Publisher | GMC Publications |
Pages | 204 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN |
This comprehensive book answers every question on the subject of restoring furniture. How to fix a wobbly chair or a scratched table top; how to identify and repair finishes and veneers; how to stain wood or remove white ring marks; how to French polish or apply a wax finish.