Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques

Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0684874342

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Through the use of more than 400 instructional and inspirational color photos and a unique 16-page color selector on graduated pages, the author of "Decorative Style" and "Lighting Style" demystifies the art of using colors, textures, paints, and surface finishes to create dramatic and distinctive effects in any home.


Decorative Style

Decorative Style

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0671691422

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Shows forty decorating styles and demonstrates special painting techniques.


The Techniques of Decorating

The Techniques of Decorating

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780751301809

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Kevin McCloud is a leading influence in interior design. His unique and refreshing approach stems from a background in art history and the theatre. Using a repertoire of techniques ranging from the traditional to the self-invented, he offers an unsurpassed array of rich effects and a sure guide to effective styling.


Grand Designs Handbook

Grand Designs Handbook

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780007307425

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DIV Packed with tools and tips, this essential guide provides the instructions any aspiring self-builder needs to ensure that their vision becomes reality. Organized into three main sections—Thinking, Dreaming, and Doing—guidelines are provided that cover every aspect of the build, from finding a plot, obtaining planning permission, and commissioning and briefing architects and builders up through implementing the build itself. Structured around fundamental locations—urban, suburban, and rural—a host of successful projects are featured, including, a reinvented violin factory, a converted barn, and a glass pavilion on a beach. Suggestions for using green design and building techniques are also provided. DIVDIV Kevin McCloud is an interior designer and the author of several books, including Bathrooms, Choosing Colors, Grand Designs, Grand Designs Abroad, and Lighting Style.


The Best of Grand Designs

The Best of Grand Designs

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2012-10-11

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 0007494459

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A complete celebration of Britain’s favourite architectural show.


Kevin McCloud's Lighting Style

Kevin McCloud's Lighting Style

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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From flickering firelight and romantic candles to state-of-the-art micro systems, this innovative visual guide displays a breathtaking range of lighting effects for every mood--emphasizing affordable choices for the average homeowners. Over 275 4-color photos. 20 color and b/w line illustrations.


Choosing Colours

Choosing Colours

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844004409

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Interior decoration.


Kevin McCloud's Colour Now

Kevin McCloud's Colour Now

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849492195

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Kevin McCloud of Channel 4's Grand Designs shows you how to master colour, how to use it in sophisticated ways and how to employ it to transform your surroundings. Featured are 65 tried-and-tested palettes tuilt from over 100 compatible colours that can be used as decorative blueprints for your own home - whether period, modern, rustic or urban. Useful tips and trade secrets on colour relationships and how to manipulate the palettes are included, while every swatch is also matched to a commercially available paint. Informative, accessible, authoritative and inspiring - this book will enable you to unlock a world of colour.--Cover.


Kevin McCloud's Decorating Book

Kevin McCloud's Decorating Book

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780863184222

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A practical source book of decorating styles, treatments, techniques and materials, which shows room-treatments based on the concept of the room slice; a unique way of displaying decorating styles by showing a section of a room from ceiling to floor, allowing you to imagine the look transposed into your own house. It gives practical information on tools, materials, surfaces, decorating techniques and buyers advice and covers subjects such as creating mood, colour options, lighting, regional and classical styles.


Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home

Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home

Author: Kevin McCloud

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0007265484

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Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin will be exploring all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin's beautifully written text brings insight and understanding. Crucially, however, he will also be offering up his 43 principles of home life - each one addressing very real and solvable domestic issues. What is the perfect kitchen layout? How to create a feeling of space in traditionally sized rooms? How to create an extension that works? How best to choose colour for function? How do you create dynamic and enjoyable kids spaces? What to do with your empty fireplace? And how best to manage home waste and recycling? An inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design.