Materials and interior design
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Materials and interior design
AUTHOR:
Brown, Rachael
Farrelly, Lorraine
ISBN:
9781856697590
PUBLICATION_INFO:
London : Laurence King Pub, 2012
PHYSICAL_DESC:
192 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm
SERIES:
Portfolio skills. Interior design
Portfolio skills
Interior design
SERIES_TITLE:
Portfolio skills. Interior design
Portfolio skills
Interior design
GENERAL_NOTE:
Includes bibliographical references and index
ABSTRACT:
"The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This book examines every aspect of the the use of materials in interior design, from initial concept and selection to visual representation and practical application. Following a brief introduction, the first five sections offer historical context and detailed guidance on selection, application, representation, communication, and sources, while the sixth and final section features case studies by international interior designers. The book includes useful step-by-step sequences, information on properties and sustainability, and a list of resources, online archives and sample libraries. It is an invaluable practical and inspirational guide for interior design students."--Publisher's website.
SUBJECT:
Interior decoration |
Building materials |
BIBSUMMARY:
"The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This book examines every aspect of the the use of materials in interior design, from initial concept and selection to visual representation and practical application. Following a brief introduction, the first five sections offer historical context and detailed guidance on selection, application, representation, communication, and sources, while the sixth and final section features case studies by international interior designers. The book includes useful step-by-step sequences, information on properties and sustainability, and a list of resources, online archives and sample libraries. It is an invaluable practical and inspirational guide for interior design students."--Publisher's website.