Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories

Rescue, restore, redecorate Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories

Amy Howard

Book - 2018

"Rescue, Restore, Redecorate has all the design and refinishing secrets you need to bring heirlooms back to life and to easily refresh flea market finds. Gathered from Amy Howard's beloved classes, these refinishing recipes and tecniques are foolpoof, making it incredibly easy to get great results. Along with a treasure trove of finishes, Amy shares antiques and flea market shopping advice and beautiful before-and-after furniture makeovers."--Page [4] of cover.

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Subjects
Furniture finishing.
Furniture > Maintenance and repair.
Used furniture > Repairing.
House furnishings.
House furnishings > Maintenance and repair.
Interior decoration accessories.
Recycled products.
Handicraft.
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Salvage (Waste, etc.)
Published
New York : Abrams [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Amy Howard (author)
Other Authors
Quentin Bacon (photographer)
Physical Description
190 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN
9781419729010
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. The Thrill of the Hunt
  • Chapter 2. The Creative Pantry
  • Chapter 3. A Repertoire of Finishes: The Basics And Beyond
  • Chapter 4. Chalk-Based Paint
  • The Elton Stereo Cabinet
  • The Genevieve Dresser
  • The Sofia Pillow
  • Chapter 5. Gilding
  • The Nicolas Nightstand
  • The Hugo Table
  • Chapter 6. Lacquer
  • The Augustus Lamp
  • The Donovan Chairs
  • The Lucy Cocktail Table
  • Chapter 7. Milk Paint (Casein Paint)
  • The Eleonora Console
  • The Amelia Chairs
  • Bella Wall Art
  • Chapter 8. Antiqued Mirrors
  • The Selznick Cabinet
  • The Drake Lantern
  • The Alfred Mirror Tray
  • Chapter 9. Aged Surfaces
  • The Hargrave Dresser
  • The André Planters
  • Chapter 10. Transfers
  • The Caroline Headboard
  • Delia Pallet Art
  • Chapter 11. Crafting a Beautiful Life
  • A Refinisher's Vernacular
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Howard (A Maker's Guide), who sells her own brand of furniture restoration products, shares tricks of the trade in this practical, in-depth guide to refurbishing furniture. Through common projects involving chairs, dressers, lamps, and other decor, Howard instructs readers on 17 useful techniques for restoring family heirlooms and making the most of flea market finds. She clearly shows how to prep items, paint, add patina, age mirrors and surfaces, and apply lacquer to items in order to create a piece that transcends "crafty." In one instance, she transforms a humdrum Selznick cabinet found in a heap of trash by painting it a bright blue with a high-gloss lacquer and adding antiqued mirror panels to the drawers. When sprucing up a dingy lamp shade with stripes, Howard recommends diluting chalk-based paint with warm tap water to ensure light still penetrates the shade. Her step-by-step instructions are clear and practically foolproof, with tips for avoiding common pitfalls. Though Howard's products are prominently featured throughout, this not a work of shameless self-promotion, but an essential guide to DIY restoration and antiquing. Color photos. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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