The Gilded Room; Decorating with Metallic Effects, from Metal Leaf to Powders, Pastes and Paints

by Kerry Skinner

• ISBN13: 9780823020812
• ISBN10: 0823020819
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Summary

An inspirational introduction to the hottest trend in home decorating -- gilding and metallic effects. Includes 20 stylish projects for every room, with step by-step demonstrations that make it easy, even for the novice decorator.

Table of Contents

introduction	6	(10)
surfaces	10	(40)
faux-gold wall	16	(6)
metallic-effect floor tiles	22	(6)
aluminum wall-panelling	28	(4)
stucco panels	32	(4)
metallic-patina wall	36	(4)
chequered silver wall	40	(4)
water-gilded panel	44	(6)
furniture	50	(34)
copper-leaf curved desk	56	(4)
moroccan-style shutters	60	(4)
steel-effect column	64	(4)
woven wire screen	68	(4)
``fossil'' drawer unit	72	(4)
gold and silver dresser	76	(4)
bronze-patina box	80	(4)
details	84	(32)
silver candle sconce	90	(4)
gilded objects	94	(4)
mesh lampshade	98	(4)
brass mesh cushion	102	(4)
incised gesso plaque	106	(6)
verre eglomise panel	112	(4)
technical information	116	(25)
equipment	118	(2)
materials	120	(4)
techniques	124	(8)
metallic effects	132	(9)
further information	141	(1)
index	142	(1)
acknowledgements	143