Kitchens Author:Walton, Walton, Walton, Walton The kitchen is the heart of the home, and often plays the role of several rooms in one - including dining room, family room and storage room. It is a focal point where food is to be shared, and the center of hospitality where friends and family are made welcome. There are many quick and easy effects you can achieve that can transform the look ... more »of your kitchen. This book presents over 30 fabulously effective makeovers that you can achieve in hours or weekend at most. No special skills or professional knowledge is required - your imagination and creative impulses are all you need to make dramatic changes. Easy-to-follow instructions and photographic sequences show you how to make alterations with ease, using a wide range of readily available materials - many items around your home could play a part in this transformation. There are ideas for revamping surfaces and windows by draping, gluing, tying, stapling and painting. Give your kitchen a touch of the Mediterranean by painting fruit and vegetable crates, to provide much needed storage. Create a country kitchen with decorated shelf edges and textured table cloths. For a more graphic approach, create bold patterns on floors and walls with paint effects or simple decoupage.« less