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The House That Faux Built

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I absolutely love the ideas featured in this book! The photos of the artists' work are just amazing. Take one look at this book, and you'll soon be eyeing projects around your own house with a whole new perspective. If you love decorating and creative ideas, you'll love this book!

Besides fascinating art and great decorating ideas, you willl enjoy reading about the project that so many artists worked together to create. Although a home owner might be tempted to faux their entire house after seeing all the gorgeous color pictures, you can get inspiration to do one piece of furniture, a wall, or a room.

I was inspired by this book to change the direction of our project house for the TV show Flip That House. (For more information about the Faux Flip, see [...].)

Jeanette Fisher,
Home Staging with Design Psychology: Sell Your Home for Top Dollar--Fast!

This book is an excellent resource for the professional faux finisher or muralist as well as homeowners, businesses, and anyone else interested in paint and interior design. The book showcases various artists contributions to the "Faux House" located in Arlington, VA. Each room was completely redone using the talents of a group of artists (muralsists, faux finishers, and interior designers). All of the procedes went to the Habitat for Humanity charity to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. There is a resource section at the end of the book listing all the artists who participated including a short bio and how to contact them.

Very good ideas and beautiful examples of what can be done with Faux finishing. I was fortunate enough to visit the "House that Faux built" in Virginia and the book has great photographs. Realizing that this is not another how to do it book, but rather an exposure to many marvelous things that can be done with Faux techniques, I have found it to be a good resource for ideas and examples.