The Country Home Book

Miranda Innes' The Country Home Book: A Practical Guide to Restoring and Decorating in the Country Style by Miranda Innes. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1989. 1st US Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0671687174. LCCN 89-10085. The first complete and thoroughly practical guide to transforming your home in the country style. More than 500 full-color illustrations, numerous step-by-step instructions, and marvelous examples of restored houses and rooms. The book addresses every aspect of decorating from identifying period furniture pieces, to using textiles (rugs, curtains, tapestries, cushions, quilts, and lace) to enhance a country interior, to displaying collectibles, flowers, paintings and drawings exquisitely. The DIY section covers restoration of paneling, cornices and floor tiles; boxing a radiator or bathtub; making an ornate valance. Furniture techniques including: turning a tray into a table; folding screen, kitchen workstand, chest of drawers into a kitchen dresser. Fabric techniques: covering a chest, carpet chair cover, hand-hooked rug, and cushion covers. Display techniques: hanging a quilt and making a picture frame. Description text copyright 2014 BooksForComfort. Item ID 29428.