Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes from Sunset Books is full of new techniques, tips, color ideas, and textured treatments for walls and other surfaces that need fresh paint—and a touch of decoration! Are color choices keeping you from getting your project started? Fret no more! This beautiful book offers pages and pages of full-color photographs that provide suggestions on color combinations for a variety of room shapes and sizes. If you’re buying a new home or updating an old one, this comprehensive guide has you covered!

You'll find ideas for how to paint formal spaces and casual areas, how to get small-scale impact, how to paint floors, ceilings and children’s rooms, how to select a color scheme, how to use a color wheel and so much more.

You’ll discover:

• Expert advice on choosing the right paint effects, specialty tools, and color palettes
• Detailed instruction on 30 decorative painting techniques with step-by-step photos and recommendations for beautiful color combinations
• A completely updated resource and materials guide
• New techniques and tried-and-true favorites that will inspire novice and experienced painters alike