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Flea market makeovers for the outdoors : projects & ideas using flea market finds & recycled bargain buys / by Berti, B. J.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 156), Internet addresses and index.
Subjects: Furniture; Used furniture; Outdoor furniture;
© c2004., Bulfinch Press,
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Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories / by Howard, Amy,author.; Bacon, Quentin,photographer.;
Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernise 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.
Subjects: Furniture finishing.; Furniture; Handicraft.; House furnishings; House furnishings.; Interior decoration accessories.; Recycled products.; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Salvage (Waste, etc.); Used furniture;
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How we use plants to make everyday things / by Morgan, Sally.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.Describes how plant material is collected and used to make furniture, rope, paper, fabric and other items used everyday.
Subjects: Plant products; Plants;
© 2009., PowerKids,
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Making miniature period furniture for dolls' houses / by Law, Angela,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Demonstrating some of the many different miniature making techniques used by miniaturists in the creation of 1:12 scale historically accurate representations of furniture, interiors, and fantasy pieces. Drawing from the author's extensive experience, Making Miniature Period Furniture for Dolls' Houses aims to inspire miniaturists to create not just the projects in this book, but also their own stunning, historically accurate pieces, using influences from throughout history and their imaginations"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Doll furniture.; Miniature craft.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Better than new : tips for upcycling and refinishing furniture / by Kempster, Chloe,author.;
Renovating tired and shabby furniture can make it as good as new--or even better! It is cheaper than buying replacements; it is sustainable. It engages your creative spirit and produces totally unique pieces of furniture. Yet it can seem a little daunting. In this stunningly colourful illustrated guide by upcycling expert Chloe Kempster, you can learn all the tricks of the trade to repurpose old furniture, whether a fondly loved but battered old piece, or an irresistible deal from a charity shop. Through the 15 upcycling projects in this book, ranging from chalk-painted chests to hand-dyed armchairs and wallpapered sideboards, there is plenty of advice regarding design and preparation, the types of paint and modes of decoration that can be used, and how to make your piece really stand out. Whether you are tailoring something to fit a new look in your home or revamping pieces to sell on to others, this book offers inspiration and advice both to keen beginners and those starting out in the business, and includes helpful tips for sellers about how to photograph their wares to optimum effect.
Subjects: Furniture finishing.; Furniture painting.; Furniture; Upcycling (Waste, etc.);
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The furniture handbook : a guide to choosing, arranging, and caring for the objects in your home / by Ramstedt, Frida,author.; Graves, Peter,1942-translator.; translation of:Ramstedt, Frida.Handbok i möblering.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The comprehensive guide to living with furniture, no matter your style, from the author of The Interior Design Handbook. Interior-design sensation Frida Ramstedt changed how we think about designing a harmonious home with her book The Interior Design Handbook. Now she brings that same authoritative and comprehensive focus to this complementary guide that's all about the most essential and functional items within your home. No matter your style of home, we all want our spaces to feel inviting and comfortable. And the key to that is quality furniture that supports your lifestyle. The Furniture Handbook shares the foundational rules of choosing, arranging, and caring for the furniture in every room of your home. From selecting the perfect size dining table and seating that fits your family to arranging your living room pieces for the best flow, the basic principles that interior designers use and that everyone should master are provided"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Interior decoration;
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Garden design with stone, wood, glass & steel : inspirational and practical design ideas for using hard landscaping features in the garden / by Clifton, Joan.; Wooster, Steven.; Clifton, Joan.Stone, wood, glass & steel.;
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Subjects: Gardens; Landscape gardening.; Landscape architecture.; Garden structures.; Garden ornaments and furniture.;
© c2010., Aquamarine,
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Throwbacks home interiors : one of a kind home design from reclaimed & salvaged goods / by Shepherd, Bo,author.; Anderluh, Megan,author.; Dubay, Kyle,author.; Gerard + Belevender,photographer.;
"In an effort to celebrate the unique and beautiful material that is often scrapped in renovations Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay founded Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials salvaged in Detroit. In Throwbacks Home Interiors, they dive into the creativity of home salvage, showing readers how to incorporate found and reclaimed materials into their home décor and furniture. Along the way, authors Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay give readers the tools to bring that unique style home. For fans of historic details and homes with a story, Throwbacks Home Interiors offers plenty of inspiration for reusing, restyling, and elevating items that you find or love, matching modern with antique for a home that is stylish and personal." --provided by publisher.
Subjects: Found objects (Art); Interior decoration.; Upcycling (Waste, etc.);
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SketchUp : a design guide for woodworkers : complete illustrated reference / by Zeh, Joe.;
A SketchUp guide created specifically for woodworkers! SketchUp is a fantastic design tool for woodworkers. It can save you time, materials and money by letting you test your designs before you even make your first cut. But, as with any computer software, there is a learning curve. This comprehensive guide provides you with the specific advice that you need in order to use the program effectively. Created from a woodworkers perspective, SketchUp: a design guide for woodworkers helps you create beautiful furniture designs and reduces chances of costly construction errors.LSC
Subjects: SketchUp.; Woodwork; Woodwork; Woodwork; Three-dimensional imaging;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The home style handbook / by Gough, Lucy,author.; Bevan, Simon,photographer.;
We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building-it could be small or rented-and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. The book includes how to create and use a moodboard; how to translate magazine imagery into your home; how to create impact with art, plants and accessories; how to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway; as well as key inspirational case studies-explaining how and why they work so well.
Subjects: Interior decoration.;
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