- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Hamlyn (15 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0600612589
- ISBN-13: 978-0600612582
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 23 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 293,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Everyone gets the urge to redecorate--but often there's little money or time to spare. Now there's a way to renovate furnishings quickly, even on the tightest budget. More than 20 step-by-step projects--from pretty pastel chairs and divine lampshades to sparkling bathroom storage and an instant home office--are explained and illustrated with detailed photographs. A glass tabletop becomes a focal point with the help of a stenciled floral design. A bed radiates luxury with the addition of a fabric-covered headboard. Incredible color and texture effects are achieved using the latest paint and craft products. And each one of the eye-catching projects can be completed in a weekend or less.
About the Author
Helen Carey has been a professional stylist and makeover specialist for over 20 years. A regular contributor to top interiors magazines, she has also produced books and CDs for TV's ever-popular Changing Rooms and writes a monthly design advice column for a major DIY retailer.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has loads of neat ideas for transforming old stuff into great furniture and accessories - simple cheap solutions to creating a cool home. Even if you don't follow the projects exactly you'll be inspired to revamp your interior!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
If you have this much spare time at weekends, then go and do something constructive like volunteer work!
24 Nov 2011
Format:Paperback
I can think of 70 'other' great ways to spend my weekends.
Why anyone would want to waste their time sticking buckles (that actually look like red cat collars - p.73) on to the end of a roller blind is anyone's guess! Or maybe you fancy peeling the wrappers off 50 tins of plum tomatoes to decoupage the frame of an old-fashioned mirror (p.66) or maybe you'd like to make some 'pointless' little calico sacs (p.58) to hang from a shelf to keep your 'bits-n-bobs' in.
The books saving grace is the multitude of bright coloured photographs with its easy to follow, step-by-step guide. Re-caning a chair (p.98) is invaluable and mirrored dressing table (p.84), will keep me occupied until Christmas. After that its back to watching endless repeats of DIY SOS!
Why anyone would want to waste their time sticking buckles (that actually look like red cat collars - p.73) on to the end of a roller blind is anyone's guess! Or maybe you fancy peeling the wrappers off 50 tins of plum tomatoes to decoupage the frame of an old-fashioned mirror (p.66) or maybe you'd like to make some 'pointless' little calico sacs (p.58) to hang from a shelf to keep your 'bits-n-bobs' in.
The books saving grace is the multitude of bright coloured photographs with its easy to follow, step-by-step guide. Re-caning a chair (p.98) is invaluable and mirrored dressing table (p.84), will keep me occupied until Christmas. After that its back to watching endless repeats of DIY SOS!
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3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Ideas Book
1 Jun 2008
Format:Paperback
What a great little book; good photos and information. If you need a few good ideas this is well worth the money.
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