An Introduction to Practical Paint Effects

Color-washed walls, stenciled borders, or wood-grained furniture: paint can provide the decorative details that turn a house into a home and add style and character to any design scheme. So, pick up the brush, the sponge, the rag and get started--you don't have to be an artist to add professional-looking paint effects everywhere. It's absolutely uncomplicated, as long as you have these wonderfully simple instructions for almost every available method. An entire section (with a color wheel) is devoted to teaching you about color, so you can choose contrasting tones or complementary hues, or glorious primary tints--each of which receives a detailed discussion. Photos reveal what a difference a variation in shade can make, dramatically altering the look of a room.