No one knows paint like Benjamin Moore, and in "Paint Style," their team of experts offers practical tips and professional advice on how to choose colors, create your own designs, and handle brushes and equipment like a pro. Alongside step-by-step instructions on producing the most popular paint effects, and projects rated by difficulty, you'll find invaluable information on the following: Choosing a color palette More than 50 projects and variations Glazing, stenciling, stamping, geometrics, textures and faux finishes Essential skills and tips for success The historical use of decorative effects The color wheel and how colors interact

An extensive range of variations demonstrate how beautiful, personalized effects can be achieved, simply by using decorative techniques, layering colors or changing your palette. And because success in decorating depends so much on selecting the right colors, specific Benjamin Moore paints, including the newest metallics and pearlescents, are provided for each project, and a comprehensive color library is included. Passionate beginner, practiced painter or armchair designer -- let "Paint Style" show you how to transform every room in your home.

"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 features: Glazing, stenciling, stamping, geometrics, texture and faux finishes Essential skills and tips for success Technique lessons and tools of the trade Tips on using a color wheel and choosing a palette On-location photographs with detailed captions A glossary of color descriptions.

With its true-to-life professional examples, carefully set-out projects and insider tips, Paint Style provides both information and inspiration.