Gold Leaf
Add shimmer and glamour to your projects by applying gold leaf. These creative projects show you how, including how to gild pillar candles and decorative tin containers.
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A Passion for Old World Details… a tray ceiling that slopes down from 12 feet. Reproduction furnishings and lighting, such as the iron pendants with gold - leaf accents and frosted shades in the foyer and kitchen, wrap today's easygoing comfort in an old-house look. The Ahmanns …
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Stylish Budget Decorating… living space lends glamorous appeal. Here, a dramatic gold mirror frame makes use of empty wall space. Use gold paint or gold leaf to give ordinary objects sparkle. A small half-moon-shape console table below the piece provides a bit of additional …
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House Tour: Elegant Home with a Twist… upholstered in an orange-melon hue to complement the curtains. The octagonal dining room features a dazzling hand-applied gold leaf ceiling. The antique rug was discovered rolled up in the homeowner's mother's attic. Painting flourishes give a …
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House Tours: Old Meets New Thanks to Flea-Market Finds… kicked up a notch in the dining room. The walls, inspired by a wallpaper pattern, were hand-painted in silver and gold leaf . The walls add a sense of glamour to the room, while the furniture maintains the home's casual feel. Slipcovered …
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House Tours: An Eclectic, Yet Elegant Home… against the neutral walls. A blue Foo dog figurine found on the fireplace mantel is yet another Asian touch. An ornate gold - leaf mirror makes the room feel larger and brighter. The third-floor office is a clean and modern space with a nod to mid …
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9 Beautiful Bookcase Makeovers… showcasing in the bookcase. BEFORE: Blonde-finish cabinets like this one were common in the 1950s. AFTER: Silver and gold leaf was used to make over and modernize the door fronts. If your cabinet doesn't have well-defined grooves in the surface …
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DIY Project How-Tos… inspiration, now learn how to complete your favorite DIY projects with the right techniques. Here's how to stencil a wall, gold - leaf accessories, paint furniture, and more with our DIY videos. Wake up bland walls with pattern. Learn how to stencil …
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Transform a Plain Dresser… some cool leather handles we found, we dressed up this dresser with a sleek brown finish and "stitching" drawn with a gold - leaf pen. DIY Tips: 1. When drilling new holes for the pulls, hold the drill perpendicular to the surface so the screws …
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All Harvest Long: Decorating Ideas for Fall… containers with assorted berries, nuts, and fruit. For shine, paint some of the elements with gold paint or cover with gold leaf . Editor's Tip: If you will be placing your arrangement within reach of pets or small children, ensure none of the …
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Ideas for Fall Decorating… containers with assorted berries, nuts, and fruit. For shine, paint some of the elements with gold paint or cover with gold leaf . Editor's Tip: If you will be placing your arrangement within reach of pets or small children, ensure none of the …
