Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Decorating Projects: DIY Projects to Transform Walls, Windows, Furniture, Floors & More (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide)

Stylish home décor is so much more than just a few throw pillows or a newly painted wall. Designers and decorators know that a successful home interior employs many mediums for a professional, cohesive style. This book reveals these decorating secrets and shows readers how to achieve a polished look in their homes. From faux painting techniques to decorative trim moldings and from newly upholstered furniture to custom-made window treatments, this book offers step-by-step instructions complete with full-color photos, tips, tricks, color theory, and inspiration. After reading this book, readers will have the confidence to hire themselves to professionally decorate their own homes! Contents The Complete Photo Guide toHome Decorating Projects Introduction DecoratingBasics Planning Your Project Understanding Color & Pattern Selecting Materials Using Décor to Create Atmosphere Discovering Your Style Sewing Techniques Painting & Carpentry Techniques Home Décor Tools Wall Panel & Tile Decorative Wallboard Panels Architectural Detail with Wallboard Wainscot Panels Tongue-and-Groove Wainscoting Wainscot Frames Tile Backsplashes Embellishing a Tiled Wall Wallcovering Stripping Wallcovering Hanging Wallcovering Wallcovering Panels Wall Upholstery Wall & Window Trim Base Molding Picture Rail Chair Rail Built-up Chair Rail Wall Opening Trim Crown Molding Built-up Cornices Window Casing Arts & Crafts Window Casing Painting Window Casing Window Shelf Basement Window Trim Wall Paint Concrete Block Walls Double-Rolled Color Stripes Polka Dots Sponge Painting Rag-Rolled Texture Terra-Cotta Finish Blended Color Bands Color Wash Finish Stamped Mosaic Scumbled Wall Designs Faux Serpentine Finish Faux Grasscloth Caulk Designs Veneer Plaster Wall Décor Pictures & Mirrors Textiles Sticker Art Wood Shelving Glass Shelving Ceramic Tile Mirror Frame New Towel Bar Tile Fireplace Surround Ceiling Décor Ceiling Panels Acoustical Ceiling Tiles Metal Ceilings Painting a Ceiling Aluminum Leaf Gilding Ceiling Wallcovering Cabinets & Doors Painting Wood Cabinets Faux Mahogany Antique Stained Finish Faux Stainless Steel Cabinet Molding Decorative Brackets Wineglass Rack Knobs & Pulls Prehung Interior Door Bifold Doors Painting Wood Doors Decorative Door Headers Door Mirror Flooring Resilient Tile Glass Mosaic Tile Carpet Squares Concrete Floors Wood Floors Custom Floor Mats Sheet Vinyl Floor Stencils Slipcovers & Upholstery Upholstery Basics Stripping Furniture Repairing a Frame New Cushions Button-tufted Cushions Reupholstering a Drop-in Seat Reupholstering a Chair Upholstered Ottoman Upholstered Headboard Reversible Seat Covers Ottoman Slipcover Chair Slipcover Futon Slipcover Furniture Refinishing Heat Stripping Chemical Stripping Surface Prep Stain & Top Coat Painting Furniture Faux Leather Finish Photo Montage Table Spray-painting Metal Furniture Painting Radiators WindowTreatments Window Treatment Basics Window Treatment Styles Blinds & Shades Window Shade Styles Roller Shades Roller Shade with Tabbed Hems Coach Shades Flat Roman Shades Butterfly Shades Cloud Shades Balloon Shades Curtain Styles Hanging Curtains Draped Window Treatments No-Sew Side Panels Basic Curtains Grommet Curtains Loop-tab Curtains Rod-pocket Curtains Tent-flap Curtains Tie-top Curtains Drapery Styles Pinch-pleated Draperies Drapery Lining Valance Styles Buttoned Valance Cloud Valance Upholstered Valance Hanging Shelf Valance Swag Styles Scarf Swag Bias Swag Rod-pocket Swag Stained Glass Frosted Glass Shoji-style Screen Resources Photo Credits Index

stylish Home Décor Is So Much More Than Just A Few Throw Pillows Or A Newly Painted Wall. Designers And Decorators Know That A Successful Home Interior Employs Many Mediums For A Professional, Cohesive Style. This Book Reveals These Decorating Secrets And Shows Readers How To Achieve A Polished Look In Their Homes. From Faux Painting Techniques To Decorative Trim Moldings And From Newly Upholstered Furniture To Custom-made Window Treatments, This Book Offers Step-by-step Instructions Complete With Full-color Photos, Tips, Tricks, Color Theory, And Inspiration. After Reading This Book, Readers Will Have The Confidence To Hire Themselves To Professionally Decorate Their Own Homes!

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the Black & Decker Line Is Best On Renovation And Woodworking. The Projects Presented Here Relating To Painting, Flooring, And Trim Are Hardly Stylish, And Many Other Sources Offer Better Instruction. The Fabric Treatments And Selection Are Especially Weak. Not Recommended.

"Features do-it-yourself information on everything from painting and trimwork to slipcovers and window treatments"--Provided by publisher.