Jonathan Fong's Walls That Wow : Creative Wall Treatments Without Fancy-Schmancy Painting

by Jonathan Fong

• ISBN13: 9780823069811
• ISBN10: 0823069818
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Summary

Dramatic, simple, inexpensive ideas More than 43 million Americans moved into a new home last yearthat's 172 million living-room wallsalone! More than 80 million people rent their homesand these projects are removable Discover the power of "Wow, even I can do this!" Jonathan Fong's Walls that Wowis just the book for anyone who has ever been inspired by home-makeover shows...and intimidated by fussy, fancy faux-finishing techniques. Author Jonathan Fong presents imaginative, stylish wall treatments using unexpected materials that will make even the dullest walls suddenly stand up and sparkle. Six sectionson fabric, metal, paper, special effects, ideas that stick, and your wall as artinclude more than twenty dazzling projects, each rated by level of ease (becausenoneof them are difficult). Each dramatic, simple, inexpensive wall idea is presented with brilliant color pictures, plus materials checklists, step-by-step instructions, helpful hints, and an ETW (estimated time of wow).Jonathan Fong's Walls that Wowwill make readers everywhere say, "Wow, even I can do thisand I want to!"

Author Biography

Jonathan Fong, a vice president at
Dailey Advertising, segued into interior design when his home was featured
on the HGTV show Kitty Barholomew: You’re Home. Demonstrating his unique wall treatments, he became an instant design celebrity. He lives in Santa Monica.