Painting Ideas

This guide aims to inspire readers to be more adventurous and to achieve special effects with paint, such as stencilling, sponging, colour washing, splattering and colour rubbing. Each project in the book is based on the decorative style of a different country.

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Paint colour and paint techniques can transform the mood of a room. This guide aims to inspire readers to be more adventurous and to achieve special effects with paint, such as stencilling, sponging, colour washing, splattering and colour rubbing. Each project in the book is based on the decorative style of a different country, from the rich and vibrant colours of India to the cool, calm sophistication of the Orient. This round-the-world guide to interior decoration relies on the use of paint colour and employs only simple techniques. Photographic sequences show how to prepare surfaces, apply paint finishes and choose accessories. Creative decorating ideas are provided for different styles of room.