Decorating Tricks Antique Style
Published on 31. March 1999
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-600-59425-3 (ISBN)
Description
This decorating book is designed for those who have little time for decorating but would like to create antique-style accessories for their home. It shows how to create the maximum effect with the minimum of effort.
This decorating book is designed for those who have little time for decorating but would like to create antique-style accessories for their home. It shows how to create the maximum effect with the minimum of effort.
This decorating book is designed for those who have little time for decorating but would like to create antique-style accessories for their home. It shows how to create the maximum effect with the minimum of effort.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
300 colour photographs, 20 colour illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
795 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-600-59425-3 (9780600594253)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Tools and equipment. One-hour wonders: picture bows; summer blind; galvanized platter - quick verdigris; medieval corbel and urn - lead finish. Two-hour transormations: bamboo table and faux chair; tripod lamp (iron finish) and shade; acanthus planter - bronze finish; plaster bookend and cherub; Indian pot-pourri containers. Morning makeovers: small French-style cupboard; candlestick lampbase - antiqued and craquelured; jewellery box and hand mirror - silver leaf; Suliman silk cushions; oval tea tray (instead of black laquer box); bathroom guest towel/soap holder. Evening escapades: galvanized cachepots; small country chest - antiqued and distressed; medieval style cushions; carved candlesticks - silver gilt finish; Edwardian ewer and bowl - decoupage. Same day sensations: Victorian style chair (black); Edwardian dressing table; a Victorian bedroom - small chest, bedroom chair; bandbox tin. Weekend workovers: medieval style cupboard; framed headboard; Indian coffee table; Singer sewing machine table; Victorian dummy board; Regency side table/desk. Ingenious ideas: Queen Anne side table; ochre washstand; mirror and picture frames; kitchenalia; outdoors. Directory of suppliers.