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

Barbara Blair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1452104158 ISBN 13: 9781452104157

Publisher: Chronicle, 2013

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.

Review:

"A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond!"
-The City Sage blog

"Bursting at the seams with information and overflowing with inspiration."
-Rue Magazine

" SO good, SO helpful, SO inspiring and most of all, SO approachable."
-Holly Becker, Decor8

"A remarkable compilation of projects."
-Suzonne Sterling, Urban Comfort blog

"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

"26 genius furniture face-lifts."
-ReadExpress.com

"A well thought-out guide to the fine art of furniture transformation."
-Poppytalk

From the Author:

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.