Decorating Country Style A Complete Guide to Paint Effects and Stencilling

An internationally inspired collection of country home d écor with step-by-step painting and stenciling techniques. From cozy English cottages to the sun-washed warmth of Mediterranean villas, this guide presents an inviting array of colors, fabrics and decorative motifs borrowed from traditional country homes. Every page features big, beautiful photographs accompanied by captions explaining how the colors, textures, fabrics and accessories harmonize to create a finished room. to help home decorators achieve a country feel in their own homes, this guide includes step-by-step instructions for executing 13 different paint effects, such as distressing, stamping, crackle painting and more. Readers will also find an entire chapter dedicated to stenciling, featuring 12 projects with 5 ready-to-use mylar patterns.Country Homes and Gardens Editors is the author of 'Decorating Country Style A Complete Guide to Paint Effects and Stencilling' with ISBN 9781558705746 and ISBN 1558705740.