Weekend Projects: Over 130 Quick and Easy Makeovers - Softcover

Boase, Petra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842222279 ISBN 13: 9781842222270

Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

With an emphasis on contemporary design, simple techniques and minimum effort, top designer Petra Boase presents over 130 innovative ideas for remodelling and decorating all sorts of objects for the home. Whether you want to revamp an old sofa, brighten up the bathroom with a funky shower curtain or try out a new paint effect. Petra shows you how to do it effortlessly, inexpensively and with style - all in the space of a weekend. Each of the projects, which fall into four main sections - Furniture, Floors & Walls, Windows & Lights, and Accessories - are accompanied by clear instructions and superb photographs. An essential techniques section explains everything from paint effects and stencilling to collage, gluing and sewing. Combining effortless decorating and modern design, Weekend Projects is the definitive makeover bible and will prompt you to pick up your tools straight away.

About this title

About the Author

Petra Boase is a designer on BBC television's Change That, where she creates on-the-spot makeovers on junk furniture. She has contributed to numerous home decorating books and her work is regularly featured in leading home and craft magazines, including Inspirations, Women's Weekly and Essentials. Her collection of work is sold by the Conran Shop, Liberty's, Paperchase and The Cross in London and Barneys in New York.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842222279
• ISBN 13: 9781842222270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160