Grand Illusions New Decorating: Techniques, Ideas and Inspiration for Creating a Fresh Look

From the authors of Grand Illusions, here is new decorating at its very best, introducing a fresh fusion of styles into the home. Featuring 180 color photos and 40 projects for furniture, fabric, walls, floors, and accessories. This is a book for the way we decorate today, drawing inspiration from a wealth of sources to create a rich, innovative style of our own. Mixing and matching with exhilarating flair, Nick Ronald and David Roberts capture the essence of this new eclecticism. Using color as a starting point, they focus on four distinct decorating styles--Mediterranean, Eastern, Scandinavian, and Natural. Within each style, they offer marvelous ideas and projects, from hand-stamped muslin, cane shelving, and Indian-style shutters to color-washed walls, mosaic table tops, and a faux terracotta floor. Throughout, Nick and David debunk complicated techniques, offering clear, simple instructions for painting, finishing, and fabric treatments. Brimming with vibrant color photos as well as templates and motifs, this is a glorious guide to new decorating. 144 pp 8 1/2 x 11 180 color photos Read more