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The Style Sourcebook: The Definitive Illustrated Directory of Fabrics, Wallpapers, Paints, Flooring, Tiles

The Style Sourcebook: The Definitive Illustrated Directory of Fabrics, Wallpapers, Paints, Flooring, Tiles


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The Style Sourcebook is an encyclopedic catalog of 2,300 color swatches and other examples of the best in interior design products and materials. Included are styles and traditions from the medieval and pre-16th century periods right through to the early 21st century. This revision is updated to ensure that discontinued products have been removed, up-to-the-minute products have been added, and contact details for distributors are current. The information is provided in six main sections, each wide-ranging and detailed, with helpful commentary: Style Guide Tiles Paints and Finishes Wallpapers Fabrics Flooring. All the major design styles are included. Entries are organized chronologically according to material and design, and every entry includes company, pattern name and number, colors, measurements, material composition and suggested use. The full-color swatches are large enough for viewing the product clearly. The book includes a glossary of terms and a detailed directory of distributors. Working designers, decorators, stylists and design students will find The Style Sourcebook an essential reference, and home decorators will be inspired by its wide-ranging practicality.

About the Author :
Judith Miller is a renowned interior design and antiques expert. She is co-founder of Miller's Antique Price Guides and is a widely published author.

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[Review of previous edition] A sumptuous tasting menu of design... an absolute must for the serious interior designer... a delight for the eye.-- (11/22/2003) [Review of previous edition] A tome filled with ideas enough to satisfy any decision-wracked decorator... a noble attempt to bring the wide world of interior design to the attention of nonprofessionals.-- (02/01/2004) [Review of previous edition] An authoritative reference guide... includes the history and influences of major design styles, plus an up-to-date catalog.-- (04/01/2004) [Review of previous edition] An excellent source for an Interior Design classroom text or professional reference guide... a great resource to a wide range of readers.-- (04/01/2004) [Review of previous edition] Anyone with exacting tastes and interior aspirations might want to own this book... concisely chronicles a sweep of design highlights.-- (12/11/2003) [Review of previous edition] Encyclopedic... up-to-date swatches are carefully reproduced in brilliant color and are accompanied by a detailed caption listing all the information needed to order.-- (12/01/2003) [Review of previous edition] Finding the perfect design element has never been so easy... an authoritative reference guide.-- (04/01/2004) [Review of previous edition] Full of eye-catching photos for different genres of decorating... tons of useful information... well organized... the author has done an excellent job... easy-to-read and interesting.-- (12/18/2003) [Review of previous edition] Guides you through decorative periods ranging from the Medieval use of brick flooring and heraldic motifs right up to the late 20th century's plastics, alloys and Pop Art.--Sources+Design (01/01/2004) [Review of previous edition] Handy reference book... easy to use with more than 2,300 color photographs of interiors and product 'swatches'... a history lesson in design that covers nine decorative periods.-- (11/28/2003) [Review of previous edition] More than 2,300 swatches divided into eras. Do you fancy florals from the early 20th century? Turn to those pages to see reproductions... along with their modern day manufacturers.-- (01/08/2004) [Review of previous edition] Sumptuously produced and illustrated... using her considerable knowledge of period detail, Miller outlines fabrics suitable for 18th through 21st century home décor... certain to be popular with professional and amateur decorators alike.-- (06/15/2005) [Review of previous edition] This huge book is the ultimate guide to fabrics, wallpapers, tiles, paints and floor coverings... encompasses both historical and contemporary.--Distinctive Kitchen Solutions A comprehensive and visually exciting compendium for interior design.... Every decorating woman will love this book.-- (11/13/2008) [Review of previous edition] A blend of historical insight and eye candy, the richly illustrated 400-page volume is a visual dictionary of fashions in fabric, wallpaper, tile and flooring design through the ages.--Jane Gadd"Globe and Mail" (10/31/2003) [Review of previous edition] An absolute pleasure: it's beautifully illustrated, handsomely produced, sensibly organized, helpfully written.--Linda Turk"Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal" (12/21/2003) [Review of previous edition] If you are serious about period designing, Judith Miller's "The Style Sourcebook," is essential.--Linda Hutchinson"San Gabriel Valley Tribune" (01/24/2004) [Review of previous edition] This book will offer choices along with expert-level knowledge.--Kay O'Donnell"San Antonio Express-News" (12/13/2003) [Review of previous edition] This comprehensive volume makes a truly stunning gift book for the inspired home decorator.--Linda Piwowarczyk"Chicago Sun Newspapers" (11/27/2003) [Review of previous edition] A wonderful book full of suggestions, contact information, and prices on fabrics, wallpapers, paints, flooring, and tiles.--Bradford Eden"American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35" (01/01/2004) Takes a preventative approach to home design. By making decorating choices


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781554073597
  • Publisher: Firefly Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books
  • Height: 286 mm
  • No of Pages: 416
  • Spine Width: 34 mm
  • Weight: 2173 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1554073596
  • Publisher Date: 15 Feb 2008
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Definitive Illustrated Directory of Fabrics, Wallpapers, Paints, Flooring, Tiles
  • Width: 245 mm


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