New Decorating: With Stylish Practical Projects for Every Room - Softcover

Wilhide, Liz; Copestick, Joanna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840913304 ISBN 13: 9781840913309

Publisher: Conran Octopus Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

An antidote to modern lifestyles, this book tackles busy and stressful working lives with its simple, straightforward and unpretentious approach. It deals with much more than minimalism and plain white walls, it applauds the strong use of colour, exploits the use of texture and the lasting strength of smooth, clean lines. Focusing on the principal elements of the home - walls, floors, windows and doors, furniture and furnishings, storage and display - the authors show how a contemporary look can be achieved without the need to call in the professionals. They introduce evocative materials - glass, concrete and rubber in innovative ways and encourage experimentation in colour, fabric and lighting to achieve a truly cutting edge interior. Each chapter features practical projects that epitomize the look such as chic folding erspex shutters and inexpensive hardboard floors. This is a celebration of light, space and individuality that puts contemporary decorating firmly on the style agenda.

About this title

About the Author

ELIZABETH WILHIDE is a leading expert in interior design and home decoration She is the author of New Loft Living, Eco: An Essential Sourcebook for Environmentally Friendly Design and Decoration, William Morris: Decor and Design. The Mackintosh Style and Natural Decorating. JOANNA COPESTICK is a writer and editor specialising in interiors and design. She is author of Children's rooms, The Family Home, Smart Storage, Natural Decorating, Modern Exotic, Choosing and Choosing Lighting and Natural Colour.

Edition details

• Publisher: Conran Octopus Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840913304
• ISBN 13: 9781840913309
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144