Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper

Description

The book features 25 step-by-step techniques such as painting, staining, stenciling, dip dyeing, simple upholstery and distressing that can be applied to all different types of furniture, plus 30 stunning before & afters. With more than 300 photographs, including helpful how-to photography and a foreword by Holly Becker of Decor8 blog fame, this is a treasure trove of ideas and easy-to-follow instruction for DIY decorators.

Barb Blair is the owner and founder of Knack Studio, a furniture transformation and design studio. She is known for her bold use of colour and unique design combinations. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, DEcor8, Design*Sponge, Remodelista, and Poppytalk among other top design websites.

A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond! -The City Sage blog A remarkable compilation of projects. -Suzonne Sterling, Urban Comfort blog A well thought-out guide to the fine art of furniture transformation. -Poppytalk Bursting at the seams with information and overflowing with inspiration. -Rue Magazine I enjoy reading decorating books but rarely bestow upon them a permanent place on my bookshelf. However, I found this book to be such an excellent resource and full of so many great tutorials that Furniture Makeovers is in my home to stay. -Tonya Lee, About.com Decorating Editor SO good, SO helpful, SO inspiring and most of all, SO approachable. -Holly Becker, Decor8 26 genius furniture face-lifts. -ReadExpress.com