| Window Dressings: Beautiful Draperies & Curtains for the Home Contributor(s): Coleman, Brian (Author), Wright, William (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1586858165 ISBN-13: 9781586858162 Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2006 Annotation: Window Dressings Beautiful Draperies and Curtains for your Home Brian Coleman Photographs by Bill Wright Windows are an integral part of the design and structure of a room. In Window Dressings: Beautiful Draperies and Curtains for Your Home, Brian Coleman explores stunning window decor from Palm Beach to Seattle to New York, created by some of the country's most respected designers. Showcasing a wide variety of styles and decorating philosophies, Window Dressings reveals how to successfully create the right look for any window in the house. Featuring the work of renowned designers in locations including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Florida, there's are styles and colors to suit practically every taste. The importance of good curtain and draper construction is also discussed, with beautiful hand drawings helping to classify and identify specific details of many of the designs. A comprehensive glossary helps explain terms from gimp to galloons that are often confusing, from gimp to galloons. And an extensive Resource Guide lists designers and window workrooms around the country. Whether it's a traditional living room with a mullioned bay window, a formal dining room with French doors, or just a small bedroom with a single window tucked under the eaves, Window Dressings: Beautiful Draperies and Curtains for Your Home is the source of inspiration and practical advice that can help. Brian D. Coleman, M.D., is a practicing psychiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Also an old-house enthusiast, he has grown his love for historic restoration into an active second career. He has written numerous articles on historic home design for magazinesranging from Old House Journal to Period Living in the United Kingdom and is the West Coast editor for Old House Interiors. Brian is the author of Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage and Antiques, Detail: How to Decorate with Architectural Salvage and Antiques, Scalamandre: Luxurious Home Interiors, Classic Cottages, Vintage Victorian Textiles and The Victorian Dining Room. He divides his time between New York and Seattle. |
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| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Decorating & Furnishings |
| Dewey: 747.3 |
| LCCN: 2005033874 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 9.22" W x 10.2" (2.29 lbs) 176 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Windows are an integral part of the design and structure of a room. In his newest book, Window Dressings: Beautiful Draperies and Curtains for your Home, author Brian Coleman explores stunning window decor from Palm Beach to Seattle to New York, created by some of the country's most respected designers. Showcasing a wide variety of styles and decorating philosophies, Window Dressings reveals how to successfully create the right look for any window in the house. Featuring the work of renowned designers in locations including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Florida, Window Dressings makes it easy to find the right look and style. The importance of good curtain and drapery construction is discussed, with illustrations documenting the patterns and designs. Beautiful hand-painted watercolors accompany the photographs, making it easy to distinguish the specific details of each design. A comprehensive glossary helps explain terms that can be confusing, from gimp to galloons And an extensive resource guide lists designers and window workrooms around the country. Window Dressings is a must for anyone with windows, as both a source of inspiration and practical advice, no matter what style or period the home. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coleman, Brian: - Brian D. Coleman, MD, divides his time between Seattle and New York. His articles have appeared in magazines ranging from Old House Journal, where he is the West Coast editor; to Period Living in the U.K. Brian is the author of seven books on the decorative arts, including the recent titles Farrow & Ball and Cottages. Wright, William: -William Wright, a commercial photographer since 1984, specializes in architectural assignments. Born and raised on Long Island inNew York, Bill moved to Seattle in 1987, where he now lives with his wife, Pauline. |