Product Description

Supported by colour photographs taken in homes all over Europe and North America, this visual catalogue of decorative styles of curtaining includes the use of swags, pelmets and drapes to add character to interiors. The text explains methods of hanging or attaching curtains and techniques for measuring. Additionally, historic styles are illustrated in a selection of period paintings and prints. The text has been divided into sections which include how to select a style and choose the right curtains, and how to treat the special needs of individual rooms and windows. Practical advice is given on all aspects of making and arranging curtains and blinds, and there is a materials directory which provides a visual guide to a range of fabrics and trimmings. There is also a helpful directory of suppliers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #206994 in Books
• Published on: 1995-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 180 pages

About the Author
Caroline Clifton-Mogg is the Interiors editor of Harpers and Queen in Britain and a widely published author on interior design. She wrote Curtains and Blinds in the Conran Habitat series and is co-author of Displaying Pictures (1988).
Melanie Paine runs an interior design business in London. She is the author of Fabric Magic (1987) and Textile Classics (1990).
Fritz von der Schulenburg's photographs have appeared in most of the leading design magazines. He took the photographs for the books The English Garden Room and Living in Scotland.

Customer Reviews

Modern windows with historical connotations
This is The book both for the historian (contains numerous period picture presentations) AND anyone needing inspiration for perfectly stunning window treatments. Nothing for a sleak purse though. This is curtains fit for a king.Could be a little heavier on how-to but gorgeous pictures. This book is a home decoraters daydream. It certainly got me dreaming!

Of limited use
I did not find this book to be very inspirational. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead 1 is because this book would be beneficial to some people. If you like traditional style, like the other reviewers of this book obviously do, this book is probably for you. Everyone else can find other books that give the same level of technical instructions with more range of styles and better photos. The book has a lot of sketches instead of actual photos.

An Absolute Winner!
If you love opulence you won't be disappointed! Page after page of gorgeous photos that inspire. Dozens of ideas. Suggestions for every room in your home. A decorator's delight, professional or not. Complete with a section on fabric types and how best to use them. Simple drawings instruct how to cut fabrics to achieve the look you've chosen. While the book doesn't cover sewing techniques (there are other good books to learn those, and they really don't belong in this book,) it does include patterns that are easy to follow along with 'how to' measuring instructions. This book is a 'must have' for beautiful, distinctive window treatments.