Paint Style: The New Approach to Decorative Paint Finishes - Softcover

Riva, Lesley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554073766 ISBN 13: 9781554073764

Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd, 2008

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Book by Riva Lesley Benjamin Moore Paints

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Another great book for the family decorator.--Lois Cooper"Muskoka Today (Gravenhurst ON)" (11/13/2008) Stenciling, stamping, faux finishes and colour metrics are just some of the subjects explained in this in-depth beautifullly photographed book.--Kim Pemberton"The Vancouver Sun" (03/28/2008) Shows off shots of gorgeous rooms that are clearly meant to kick your decorating but into high gear.--Maggie Wrobel"The Globe and Mail (Metro Ed)" (04/05/2008) Filled with conceptual inspiration and step-by-step instructions on a variety of paint techniques.--Orlando Sentinel (wire)"The Ottawa Citizen" (03/08/2008) A good resource for the DIY painter interested in stencils, glazes, stippling, color rippling, painting floors and faux finishes.--Liz Seymour, The Washington Posdt"The Tennessean" (03/30/2008) Shows you how to go one step further when painting your home by adding a decorative finish.--Kim Pemberton, CanWest News Service"Maple Ridge Pitt-Meadow Times" (04/04/2008) Unlike other books that show methods on only a portion of a wall, this one demonstrates via color photographs how each technique has been used in an actual room. [The book] contains advice from interior designers, information on equipment and supplies, and a helpful feature call The Color Library, which shows the variations of a particular color -- e.g., Kelly and lime greens -- with its corresponding Benjamin Moore paint. Recommended where interest warrants.-- (09/15/2008) Advice on how to select and combine colours....dozens of photos [and] a colour library showing the latest colour palettes.-- (11/01/2008) Benjamin Moore purists will...like this book because it categorizes many of its most popular colors by shade and labels the paint color and number on each page.-- (03/24/2008) Riva...takes a practical approach to the art of adding color to a home. She offers professional advice.-- (05/01/2008) [The book] is more about painting techniques than actual color, making it a resource for the DIY painter. Benjamin Moore purists will like this book because it categorizes many of its most popular colors by shade and labels the paint color and number on each page.-- (03/20/2008) [The book] is more about painting techniques thn actual color, making it a resource for the DIY painter. Benjamin Moore purists will like this book because it categorizes many of its most popular colors by shade and labels the paint color and number on each page.-- (04/05/2008) The strength of Riva's work lies in the color photographs showing how each technique looks in an actual room, eith explanations from professional interior designers on how a technique was used to create a desired look. Presenting variations of a particular color, e.g., kelly, teal, and lime greens, with its corresponding Benjamin Moore paint helps amateur designers who need solid examples for making choices.-- (05/15/2008) Will make anyone instantly dissatisfied with plain painted walls.... Everyone is sure to find something they'll like in more than 50 projects featured in the book... Perhaps the only decorating possibility left unanswered in the book is where to start painting.-- (06/30/2008) If the thought of faux finishes gives you awful '80s flashbacks, fear not! This tome features paint treatments that are as stylish and modern as they come.--Style at Home (07/01/2008)

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How to harness the power of Benjamin Moore color. Interior designers and architects are big fans of Benjamin Moore paints, which offer innovative color selections, high quality and long-lasting durability. These products excel in providing decorative effects, which are becoming more subtle and elegant in tone and texture. They also ideally suit graphics and geometrics, which rely on vibrant colors that are clear and true. Paint Style is a practical guide to using color and decorative effects for revitalizing a tired decor or providing a perfect finishing touch. Examples in the book show what many of the most popular finishes look like in "real life." Lesley Riva chooses the best of classic and contemporary work from leading interior designers. More than 50 projects are included. Each one is rated by skill level and describes the techniques used, identifies the specific Benjamin Moore colors, and includes step-by-step instructions. Paint Style also features: Glazing, stenciling, stamping, geometrics, texture and faux finishes Essential skills and tips for success Technique lessons and tools of the trade Tips on using a color wheel and choosing a palette On-location photographs with detailed captions A glossary of color descriptions. With its true-to-life professional examples, carefully set-out projects and insider tips, Paint Style provides both information and inspiration.

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• Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1554073766
• ISBN 13: 9781554073764
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176