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Description for Interior Textiles
Hardcover. The interior designer must know the process of textile specifications, selection, installation, and maintenance, as well as have an understanding of the properties of fabric types, and a historical context of textile styles, are essential for a professional designer. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 226 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1648.
When it comes to both the technical and aesthetic considerations of using textiles in interior design, this book gives working professionals what they need to know. You'll receive expert guidance to the process of textile specifications, selection, installation and maintenance, as well as an understanding of the properties of fabric types and a historical context of styles. Sustainable design and code issues are also considered. More than 500 illustrations and photographs elucidate key ideas.
When it comes to both the technical and aesthetic considerations of using textiles in interior design, this book gives working professionals what they need to know. You'll receive expert guidance to the process of textile specifications, selection, installation and maintenance, as well as an understanding of the properties of fabric types and a historical context of styles. Sustainable design and code issues are also considered. More than 500 illustrations and photographs elucidate key ideas.
This survey of textiles for interior design is divided into three main parts:
- Fabrics: The interior design textile industry and marketplace. A study of fibers, ... Read more
- Applications: Textile specifications and coordination of upholstery and wall coverings, window treatments, linens and accessories, and rugs and carpeting.
- Period Style: Oriental styles, Renaissance and Formal styles, Medieval, Colonial, Country and Provence styles, Regional and Ethnic styles, and Modern styles.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471606406
SKU
V9780471606406
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Nielson
KARLA J. NIELSON is Assistant Professor of Design at Brigham Young University. Ms. Nielson has thirty-five years of experience teaching interior design and owned an interior textile business. She is the recipient of the Industry Achievement Award from the Window Coverings Association of America for her book Window Treatments, published by Wiley, and is the author of the bestselling Interiors: ... Read more
Reviews for Interior Textiles
"Following an overview of the textiles industry, fabrics and fibers are discussed, as well as applications for furniture, wall coverings, and other uses." (Book News, February 2008)