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Paint and Color in Decoration
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Product Description
This volume explores the process of making fine paints and the varying effects produced by different formulations, finishes, and painting methods. Through a wealth of illustrations and in-depth analysis, the book demonstrates what we all instinctively know: color is an essential element in interior design and decoration. The colors have names almost as rich as the history of the houses they adorn, with Passage Yellow, Feasting Green, and Cook's Blue among a panoply of hues whose origins and adaptations for the home are described here in detail.
A source of inspiration for professional and amateur decorators and interior designers alike, Paint and Color in Decoration contains a wealth of ideas and practical information at a time when historic paints have never been more in fashion.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #439465 in Books
- Published on: 2004-02-21
- Released on: 2004-02-21
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 200 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Tom Helme has been at Farrow & Ball since 1992. As the adviser on interior decoration to Britain's esteemed National Trust, he developed the colors for the National Trust range of paints manufactured by Farrow & Ball.
Ivan Terestchenko first began photographing interiors for Farrow & Ball in 2000. He regularly contributes to leading design and lifestyle magazines including Vogue and The World of Interiors.
Customer Reviews
Paint Geek Tome
Beautifully printed (Rizzoli) with a wealth of info on historical paints and formulations.....tho not really of interest to the average reader.
Also, caveat emptor, this volume is produced by Farrow & Ball, purveyors of spectacularly expensive paints, and is basically a marketing device for their products.
For a paint geek like myself it is a pleasure, though.
Looking at Color with Old Eyes
I had wanted this book for some time prior to buying it. It is thick, substanital and nicely made. If you love paint, the photographs are lovely. That said, had I had access to this book in a library I would not have bought it. Despite it's size it is a quick read. The most valuable part is the information on various types of paints. This is not a book for someone needing basic color information and inspiration. This is a nice addition to a substantial color library especially for those who love F&B paint.
Classicly Stylish
I found this book to be a beautiful testimony to the rich and historical colors represented by the Farrow and Ball company.
