Paint Style: The New Approach to Decorative Paint Finishes

by Lesley Riva, Benjamin Moore Paints

How to harness the power of Benjamin Moore color. Interior designers and architects are big fans of Benjamin Moore paints, which offer innovative color selections, high quality and long-lasting durability. These products excel in providing decorative effects, which are becoming more subtle and elegant in tone and texture. They also ideally suit graphics and geometrics, which rely on vibrant colors that are clear and true. Paint Style is a practical guide to using color and decorative effects for revitalizing a tired decor or providing a perfect finishing touch. Examples in the book show what many of the most popular finishes look like in "real life." Lesley Riva chooses the best of classic and contemporary work from leading interior designers. More than 50 projects are included. Each one is rated by skill level and describes the techniques used, identifies the specific Benjamin Moore colors, and includes step-by-step instructions. Paint Style also With its true-to-life professional examples, carefully set-out projects and insider tips, Paint Style provides both information and inspiration.

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2008

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best book I've read yet on decorative painting. The inspiration pictures in this book are truly inspirational, and none of the finishes, or the example interiors in which they are used, are at all "cutesy" or hideously homespun looking. Elegant and sophisticated, yet sometimes whimsical, these finishes are ones I'll definitely *use*

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun book of paint techniques and colors. Lots of pictures and variations on the main technique, which are listed by beginner, intermediate and expert. Also a good section on paint and paint tools and how to use them.

A good overall book if you are looking to do some creative painting in your home, or you are looking for ideas to get someone else to do the painting for you!

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

A book of inspiration for painting home interiors. It did have some instructions, as well, but many of the techniques are considered "for professionals only". That I am not.