A Leisure Arts first! Give any room in the house an instant dose of colorful charm with these "Breit" Ideas for Home Decor. Over 91 fabulous and functional projects include a home office desk made from a door, furniture slipcovers, cheerful pillows, and an antique tilting mirror, all with the unique appeal of Mary Engelbreit's popular designs. Learn to use decorative painting, decoupage, and signature fabrics for projects that will transform a girl's bedroom, a kitchen, a sunroom, and more. Full-color photography and simple, step-by-step instructions accompany each project.

Author: Mary Engelbreit, Leisure Arts
Perfect Paperback: 96 pages ISBN13: 9781574863154, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Company: Leisure Arts, Inc (2009-02-06)
ISBN: 1574863150
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Twist and Twine introduces you to the basic techniques of fabric twining, a traditional craft that has been around since the 1800's. Four extraordinary rug projects with a modern sensibility keep the tradition alive, but then the basics are taken to a new level with three-dimensional items, such as bowls, boxes, baskets and household items. There are even projects to revamp old chairs and outdoor furniture for a modern, green approach.

Author: Bobbie Irwin
Paperback: 144 pages ISBN13: 9780896897366, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark., Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices
Company: Krause Publications (2009-10-27)
ISBN: 0896897362
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Author: Mark Montano
Paperback: 272 pages
Company: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (2010-04-01)
ISBN: 1584798254
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Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character.

Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvas is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser.

From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details.

A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches. Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors. Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more.

Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere ... a place called "home."

Author: Curtis L Heuser
Hardcover: 144 pages
Company: North Light Books (2007-10-24)
ISBN: 158180783X
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Elle magazine is well known for its trendsetting in the world of fashion. But fashion can, and should, say the editors of this book, extend into living spaces too. Whether it's one room or a whole home that needs spiffing up, The Elle Decor Home offers easy instruction and inspiration. Aimed at both homeowners and renters, and divided into chapters for each room of the house as well as outdoor spaces, this sourcebook teases out the inner decorator, presenting fabulous examples of how to create a beautiful backdrop for living. A wealth of color photos let readers tour high-style interiors by such fashion luminaries as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Donatella Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, and Yves Saint Laurent, mixed with images of the homes or ordinary people armed only with taste and imagination. This useful, fun guide shows even reluctant readers how to create a stylish setting out of the most stubborn space.

Author: Editors of Elle Decor
Hardcover: 288 pages
Company: Filipacchi (2005-03-10)
ISBN: 2850188093
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The Home Décor Sewing Technique Bible is the essential reference guide that shows you how to create a range of soft furnishings in your own unique style with a professional flair. The tips and techniques can be used to design a number of home décor projects including curtains, cushion covers, pelmets and throws, plus there are a number of inspirational ideas for creating customized projects. It’s the perfect title whether you are a new sewer or have more experience but want to learn the latest tricks of the trade.

Author: Julia Bunting
Hardcover: 256 pages ISBN13: 9780896898028, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Company: Krause Publications (2009-06-19)
ISBN: 0896898024
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Today's homeowners want their homes to be distinctive and stylish without hiring expensive decorators and designers. They want to do it themselves and realize that the heart of a home's personality is in the details - the window dressings, bed coverings, throw pillows, lampshades - all those subtle accents that in combination make a statement about the people who live there.

This beautifully illustrated book presents simple step-by-step instructions for more than 30 home dec projects - from curtains to chair covers - for every room in the house.

Full instructions for making curtains, swags, cornices, valances, tiebacks, cushions, bolsters, chair pads, throw pillows, chair covers, lampshades, duvet covers, bedcovers, pillowcases, tablecloths, napkins, and place mats

Author: Karen Coetzee
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: Krause Publications (2000-01-01)
ISBN: 0873415752
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Haven't sewn since eighth-grade home economics? With Home Décor Sewing 101, even you can create impressive window treatments, luxurious bed linens, decorator pillows, and other décor furnishings-and in just a few hours. Home Décor Sewing 101 makes it easy with a complete basics section, lots of tips, and 20 step-by-step projects illustrated with more than 300 close-up color photographs.

Each project introduces several new techniques and skills. For example, the versatile knife-edge pillow teaches how to set and press seams and sew perfect corners. A fleece throw in luscious sherbet colors demonstrates using a rotary cutter and mat, sewing raw-edged appliqués, and cutting fringe. The learning is painless and fun, and the results are real décor items like a cushy floor pillow, an elegant banded tablecloth, a valance, a shower curtain, and a duvet cover.

Many homeowners want to learn basic décor sewing because they're dissatisfied with the limited options offered by ready-made items but are shocked by the cost of custom ones. Luckily, sewing for the home is a great place to start, as there are no patterns, fitting, zippers, or sleeves.

Featuring convenient spiral binding so pages stay flat during sewing, color photographs of every step, and invaluable advice from experienced sewing teachers, Home Décor Sewing 101 is the perfect book for every first-time or rusty sewer.

Author: The editors of Creative Publishing international
Spiral-bound: 176 pages ISBN13: 9781589231429, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark., Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices
Company: Creative Publishing international (2004-03-01)
ISBN: 1589231422
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The ultimate guide to creating a beautiful home that fits your style and your budget.

Find the best ideas and advice for every room in your home, all in one place.Get tips and design coaching on everything from color to space planning from some of the leading designers and architects practicing todayDesign a chic living room, a hardworking kitchen, or a bedroom sanctuaryDiscover the latest materials and products that leading home builders are putting to use todayLearn innovative ways to be eco-friendly with new "green" materials and techniques

Author: Kerrie L. Kelly, Editors of Sunset Books
Paperback: 208 pages ISBN13: 9780376013521, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Company: Oxmoor House (2009-09-15)
ISBN: 0376013524
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- The wire-o binding allows the book to lay flat for easy viewing.

Author: Coats & Clark
Spiral-bound: 128 pages
Company: Creative Publishing international (2000-09-01)
ISBN: 0865733430
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