Owning one-of-a-kind? bespoke furniture is no longer a privilege of the wealthy or the realm of professional designers. "Upstyle Your Furniture" shows the rest of us how easy it is to create custom pieces of furniture with a bit of imagination and easy-to-find materials. Why spend a fortune on designer furniture when it's so easy to simply restyle old or inexpensive pieces? Inside? readers will find everything they need to create a look that complements their unique personality and style? including: An introduction to design basics? from tools and materials to understanding how to work with surfaces like wood? glass? fabric? and metalDozens of tutorials for faux painting techniques; refinishing and distressing surfaces; embellishing upholstery with trims? printing? and embroidery; and much moreResources for supplies? great websites for extra advice? a glossary of terms? and lots of money- and time-saving tips An engaging feature of this book lies in its use of "case studies." These brief profiles explore the challenges faced by non-professionals who tackled a project on their own and achieved great results. More than 300 full color images throughout.Paperback | 160 pages198.12 x 241.3 x 15.24mm | 544.31g42064Barron's Educational SeriesUnited StatesEnglish