NEW FAUX FINISHES

Thankfully, the days of all white walls and monochromatic furnishings are over; the new trend in home design is all about colour, depth and texture. Faux finishes deliver these qualities and more: they also add depth, drama and a lifetime of beauty to the home. By using sponges, rags, feathers, paper and burlap, as well as brushes and rollers on the walls and ceilings, the reader of this book can simulate the appearance of bamboo cloth, antique mouldings, even formal wallpaper, while energising interiors. From colour selection and preparing to paint mixing, application and cleanup, the author walks through every step of the rolling, stippling, colour layering, and other remarkably simple - and surprisingly fun - decorative painting techniques that imbue rooms with new age elegance or old world charm.