Required Reading: "Furniture Makeovers" by Barb Blair

Rethink your decor.

Are you tired of your furniture and desperately want new decor? Well “Furniture Makeovers” by Barb Blair may be just what you need. The book gives vivid descriptions and step-by-step guides to making your furniture like new. She lists 26 restoration methods as well as 30 projects that provide before and after images, afterward describing how she constructed the finished product.

Even if you're simply a person who goes into thrift shops for new furniture, her tips will help you make old pieces into new gems. With the work, you will be able to reimagine bookshelves, desks, and more through painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and lot of other techniques. She really prevents people from making mistakes, even explaining common pitfalls in restoration. She also name drops her favorite products to complete jobs. All in all, the book is a must read for anyone who wants to give their furniture a new look.

You can get a copy of the book here.

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