SynopsisThe ideas inside are so simple and creative, yet anyone can do them It doesn't matter whether the floor is wood, vinyl, linoleum or asphalt: the exciting treatments are applied to almost every material, indoors and out, as well as ideas for covering it up completely with decorated cloths and rugs. Stain and stencil wood with faux parquet or a leaf garland; for drama, mix country French stripes and spatters in the kitchen; bring nature right onto your screen porch with a mountain laurel pattern. Best of all are the collection of patterns for canvas. Choose from: sunny yellow luscious lemons, painted with a resist technique; Comparing Pears and Oranges with bright washes of colour; Magnolia Elegance for chic focal points; and many others., Want a more beautiful home? Start from the ground up--and paint a masterpiece beneath your feet! Give your floors a dash of excitement and style almost instantly with these dazzling decorating techniques that will have you walking on air. They're so simple and so creative, anyone can do them with the how-tos and fabulous patterns found right here. For a really fresh approach, try floorcloths; they'll completely cover any damage, transform the look of any interior, and even let you change the look whenever you please! Choose from 10 designs that feature bright, graphic lemons and pears; faux finishing; lush roses; seashells; and leaves. Coordinate a kitchen with a cloth that has a pattern just like old-fashioned dishtowels. Or, add sparkle by painting the floor directly, with stripes and spattering, diamond marquetry, a stenciled Persian rug, or faux granite checkerboard. There are more than 26 professional-quality designs to inspire you!, Give floors instant excitement with dazzling decorating techniques so simple, anyone can do them with the how-tos and fabulous templates found right here. The breathtaking treatments work on almost every material, indoors and out. Stain and stencil; mix country French stripes and spatters in the kitchen; use a mountain laurel pattern on the porch; and try a fantastic canvas floorcloth, like Harlequin Roses." "A multitude of projects...employs techniques such as stenciling and staining....shows the finished product with well-written instructions."- Library Journal .
LC Classification NumberTT385.D75 2000