The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments

"Both functional and decorative, window treatments dress up a room. Revised from the 2006 edition, this volume features about 30 more treatment styles. There is more depth to the instructions, and the inspirational photos have been updated. Fabric recommendations and materials lists introduce each style of window treatment, with clear, step-by-step instructions. Organization is consistent and well thought out, making this an easy manual to follow. With a wealth of updates, excellent tips, and great instructions, this edition is highly recommended." Library Journal.
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Designer Faux Finishing: Ideas and Inspiration for Sophisticated Surfaces

Faux finishing, or decorative painting, is the process of applying multiple layers of interior house paint and glaze to craft a textured or photorealistic pattern, such as wood grain, marbling, a cloudscape, and onward to more complex murals and "trompe l'oeil." Most of the other faux-painting titles in the market focus on either room shots *or* finished paint swatches but do not successfully evoke both inspirational and hard-working images. "Designer Faux Finishing "fills that empty niche. The room designs in "Designer Faux Finishing" will inspire homeowners to transform their homes into leather-worn libraries, ancient grottos or French streetscapes with just a little help from paint. Each image shows a faux treatment within the context of interior color, design, and lighting, enabling readers to make design decisions when working on their own or with interior designers. Twenty of these photos feature tutorials that deconstruct the techniques used and instruct readers on the nuances of replicating those looks in their homes.
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Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord: 30 Cutting-Edge Techniques for Walls, Floors & Ceilings [With DVD]

Nothing can transform a room quite like paint! In this groundbreaking guide, professional decorative painter Gary Lord presents 30 brand-new finishes for your walls, floors, ceilings and furniture. Designed by Gary and 23 of the top names in the industry, these cutting-edge finishes bring style, sophistication and value to every part of your home. Each project shows you step by step how to use the newest tools and painting products on the market to achieve elegant, updated home decor without the expense of hiring a professional.
Everything you need to do it yourself successfully is included, such as:
- Complete lists of tools and materials
- Large, full-color step-by-step photos
- Tips from the pros that help you customize your project and avoid mistakes
- Detailed instructions for room and surface preparation
- Inspiring photos of completed projects in actual homes
- Bonus DVD takes you step-by-step through 5 spectacular projects
Whether you're a seasoned home decorator or a novice faux finisher, with this guide you'll have the inspiration and knowledge it takes to create a truly unique and beautiful home. Best of all, the designers featured here keep you ahead of the curve with their up-to-the-minute styles and techniques. From floors and walls to ceilings and beyond, make your home the best it can be.
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