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.
Decorating Tricks Antique Style Summary
Decorating Tricks Antique Style by Rubena Grigg
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Table of Contents
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.
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