Encyclopedia of Window Frames: One Thousand Decorating Ideas for Windows, Bedding and Accessories - Softcover

Randall, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0962473685 ISBN 13: 9780962473685

Publisher: Randall International, 1997

Synopsis

This book contains over 2,000 decorating ideas for windows, bedding and accessories - including draperies, shades, blinds, shutters, verticals, bedspreads, pillows, cushions and more. Blending current, popular styles with extraordinary new approaches, the fifth edition of is a must have for designers, from beginner to expert. With more full-colour illustrations than ever before, this book presents myriad window treatments for any room in any home from the most simple to the most challenging.There are now 300 pages, which include detailed illustrations, cost-saving ideas, yardage and fullness charts and much more. Finally, a new comprehensive update for the book that has become the industry standard for decorators and homeowners alike. Now in its sixth edition, this all-inclusive pre-eminent decorating book has been reworked for the new millennium, including an expanded historical section, new styles and calculations, more comprehensive information about treatments and accessories, and of course, the visual index, a terrific means to colour any window treatment or accessory in this book to your own interior colour palette.

About this title

Review:

"Finally, a well organized easy-to-use book on window treatments.
--Joy A Gilbert, Interior Designer -- Interior Designer

Endless combinations and imaginative schemes are portrayed by
fusing tops, tiers, draperies, miniblinds and shades to create fanciful
decorative motifs -- Home Textiles Today

Finally, a well organized easy-to-use book on window treatments. -- Joy Gilbert, Interior Designer

From the Publisher:

This is no ordinary sketchfile with mundane illustrations.
These are professional renderings of the most recent designs in window
decorating, along with beautiful historical samples. This Sketchfile is all
about custom designer window treatments--from a simply executed Roman shade
to an over-the-top period style masterpiece.

This book will kindle your creativity and stimulate your imagination.
You can mix and match the various designs to create a truly unusual
treatment that will be your creation--one of a kind--something no one else
in the world has.

You're in good company: Charles Randall is the world's best-selling
author on the subject of window decorating. His other book, The
Encyclopedia of Window Fashions has sold more than 1 million copies
worldwide and is now in its sixth revision.
Over 200 brand new professional renderings stylized
to your taste - Historical as well as up-to-the-minute
interior trends

About this edition

• Publisher: Randall International
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0962473685
• ISBN 13: 9780962473685
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 158