Simple decorating tricks which will appeal to anyone interested in creating a period mood in their home - Clear instructions for over 35 original decorating projects, which are easily achievable using time-saving short-cuts - The easy-to-use antiquing techniques range from sponging and patinating to trompe l'oeil and decoupage - Projects are time-banded, from a couple of hours to a weekend

Decorating Tricks

by Rubena Grigg

Published 15 October 2001
Shows how to achieve the new, uncluttered, country style in every room in the house * Clear instructions for over 45 original decorating projects, using time-saving short-cuts * Covers a wide range of country finishes and effects for floors, windows and walls, facelifts for furniture as well as storage ideas * Includes soft furnishings using traditional country-style fabrics - florals, linens, ginghams, Toiles de Jouy * Projects are time-banded, from a couple of hours to a weekend

Create an uncluttered, country style in every room in the house - Clear instructions for over 45 original decorating projects, which are easily achievable using time-saving short-cuts - Covers a wide range of modern country finishes and effects for floors, windows and walls, facelifts for furniture as well as storage ideas - Includes soft furnishings using a mix of traditional and modern country-style fabrics - florals, linens, ginghams and Toiles de Jouy - Projects are time-banded, from a couple of hours to a weekend