Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories / Amy Howard ; photography by Quentin Bacon
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Abrams, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Description: 190 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781419729010
- 1419729012
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 684.1044 H848 | Available | 33111008906006 | ||||
Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 684.1044 H848 | Available | 33111009227246 | ||||
Adult Book | Northport Library | NonFiction | 684.1044 H848 | Available | 33111008205920 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard's beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and "use what you have" redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.
The thrill of the hunt -- The creative pantry -- A repertoire of finishes: the basics and beyond -- Chalk-based paint: The Elton Stereo Cabinet -- The Genevieve dresser -- The Sofia pillow -- GILDING: The Nicolas nightstand -- The Hugo table -- Lacquer: The Augustus lamp -- The Donovan chairs -- The Lucy cocktail table -- Milk paint (Casein paint): The Eleonora console -- The Amelia chairs -- Bella wall art -- Antiqued mirrors: The Selznick cabinet -- The Drake lantern -- The Alfred mirror table -- Aged surfaces: The Hargrave dresser -- The André planters -- Transfers: The Caroline headboard -- Delia pallet art -- Crafting a beautiful life -- A refinisher's vernacular.
"Rescue, Restore, Redecorate has all the design and refinishing secrets you need to bring heirlooms back to life and to easily refresh flea market finds. Gathered from Amy Howard's beloved classes, these refinishing recipes and techniques are foolpoof, making it incredibly easy to get great results. Along with a treasure trove of finishes, Amy shares antiques and flea market shopping advice and beautiful before-and-after furniture makeovers."--Page [4] of cover.