Publisher's Synopsis
In recent years Kevin McCloud has made an important contribution to the field of paint effects (he is to the 90s what Jocasta Innes was to the 70S). Noted particularly for his refreshingly original approach, he excels in demystifying seemingly complicated decorating techniques. In this major new book he takes an equally innovative approach. By taking paint techniques back to their basics, he shows with stunning results how each technique can be used to create a huge range of looks and styles. Kevin McCloud's demonstrates, with the help of extensive step-by-step and inspirational photographs, how one basic technique can be used in an variety of different decorative schemes. Providing the backbone for the techniques chapters is a comprehensive section on colour. The basis is that, with 12 essential colours, any shade or combination can be created. A unique section of graduated colour pages allows the full palette to be viewed to allow the reader to pick the actual colour they want, without resorting to manufacturer's paint charts. With the scope of its transformation and the creativity of its ideas, KEVIN MCCLOUD'S COMPLETE DECORATOR is the essential decorator's manual, for amateur and professional alike. Whatever the style of your home, whatever your decorating needs, you will find the
