Curtains: A Design Sourcebook - Hardcover

Clifton-Mogg, Caroline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1556706030 ISBN 13: 9781556706035

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 1997

Synopsis

Curtains are a major design element that can make a dramatic visual statement or soften the mood of a room. In this book, window-treatment doyenne Caroline Clifton-Mogg looks at windows from a historical perspective, then turns her attention to every imaginable variety of curtain, swag, blind, shade, and accessory to create a comprehensive reference of window decorations. 400 color photos. 100 illustrations.

About this title

Review:

Extensive, large, and exquisitely photographed, this handsome volume lives up to its promise of "carv[ing] a clear path through the endless possibilities presented by a naked window." Taking into account all sorts of window styles and room types, design journalist Clifton-Mogg explores many approaches to window treatments (as well as related applications, such as room dividers, wall hangings, and bed draperies), explaining how to choose curtains, shades, blinds, shutters, and valances to complement almost any type of decor. From dark velvet opulence to sheer white simplicity, there are ideas galore. Before you hire a professional to clothe your windows, or even if you have the skills to execute the construction yourself, find your visual inspiration here first. --Amy Handy

About the Author:

James Merrell is a leading photographer of interiors and still life whose books include Colefax & Fowler Interior Inspirations, Seasonal Home, and Curious (also published by Ryland Peters & Small) and whose work has appeared in magazines such as The World of Interiors, House & Garden, and Elle Decor.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1556706030
• ISBN 13: 9781556706035
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 191