Antique Style: Thirty-five Step-by-step Period Decorating Ideas [Hardcover]

Rubena Grigg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Transform ordinary objects into period-style objects--from one-hour wonders to weekend workovers.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Similar to Jazz Up Your Junk (LJ 9/15/99), in which Linda Barker beautifies worn and cast-off items, Grigg's book offers projects that require a bit more do-it-yourself skill, such as freehand decorative painting and sewing. The projects, designed to make items look like prized antiques, have helpfully been divided into chapters based on time needed to complete, from "one-hour wonders" to "weekend workovers." The instructions are clearly written but poorly illustrated, making this best suited for experienced crafters. Purchase for larger public library crafting collections.
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From Booklist

Interior designer Grigg expands her offerings from her previous book, Decoupage & Painted Furniture for Beautiful Interiors (1995), with 35 more projects. The same techniques--decoupage and paint--are promoted here with a twist. Items are grouped by length of completion time, from one hour through a weekend. Although the "period" designation for each is rather vague and generic, what is very specific are the instructions and elegant accompanying color photographs and process diagrams. Typical projects are chairs, cushions and pillows, and wood furniture. More unusual is her demonstration of picture bows (to showcase framed) and exotic Suliman silk cushions. Helpful hints aren't limited to step-by-step projects; in repainting Lloyd loom-wicker chairs, for instance, she recommends spraying rather than brushing to avoid clogging the weaves with paint. Barbara Jacobs

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 148 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558219838
• ISBN-13: 978-2702826256
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #982,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrfic interior design projects and ideas., February 4, 2000

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This review is from: Antique Style: Thirty-five Step-by-step Period Decorating Ideas (Hardcover)

Any involved in interior decoration will appreciate this set of over thirty step-by-step period decorating ideas. Antique Style goes beyond most collector's books to tell how antiques can fit into a home or be used in a theme. Projects are organized by how long they take to accomplish and cover a range of periods and styles.