Better Than New

Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and save the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling. Renovating tired old furniture can make it as good as new - or even better! It is cheaper than buying replacements; it is sustainable. It engages your creative spirit and produces totally unique pieces of furniture. Yet it can seem a little daunting. In this colourfully illustrated guide by upcycling expert Chloe Kempster, you can learn all the tricks of the trade to repurpose old furniture, sprucing up fondly loved but battered old pieces or second-hand bargains. Through the 15 step-by-step example projects in this book - ranging from a textured chalk-painted bombe chest to a wallpapered wardrobe and a hand-painted floral cupboard - there is plenty of advice regarding design and preparation, the types of paint and modes of decoration that can be used, and how to make your piece really stand out. Whether you are tailoring something to fit a new look in your home or revamping pieces to sell on to others, this book offers inspiration and advice both to keen beginners and those starting out in the business, and includes helpful tips for sellers about how to photograph their wares to optimum effect.>

Auteur

Chloe Kempster originally studied Fine Art and then moved into upcycling and refinishing furniture. She creates functional artwork by combining refinishing techniques, bold colours and creative design to update old furniture. Chloe uses upcycling to encourage reuse and discourage our throwaway culture, and she has collaborated with brands such as Farrow & Ball, Valspar and Annie Sloan. She teaches online workshops and has featured as a Designer on the BBC Television show Money for Nothing.

Résumé
Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and help the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling. Renovating tired old furniture can make it look as good as new - or even better! It can be a cost-effective and more sustainable solution than buying modern replacements, encouraging creative thinking and resulting in eye-catching and unique pieces. In this colourfully illustrated guide by furniture artist and upcycling expert Chloe Kempster, you can learn all the tricks of the trade to revitalise well-loved but worn out furniture. Throughout the 15 step-by-step examples in this book - ranging from a textured bombe chest to a decoupaged wardrobe, and a hand-painted floral cupboard - there is plenty of advice regarding design and preparation, the types of paint and variety of decoration that can be used, and ideas for how to make your project really stand out. Whether you are tailoring something to fit a new look in your home or revamping pieces to sell on to others, this book offers inspiration and advice both to keen beginners and those wanting to expand their existing skills.

Contenu

Introduction
Chapter 1: Sourcing Furniture
Chapter 2: Tools and Materials
Chapter 3: The Basics
Chapter 4: Chalk Painting
Chapter 5: Decoupage
Chapter 6: Furniture Art
Chapter 7: Alternative Techniques
Chapter 8: Refinishing
Chapter 9: Staging and Photography
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