Style Sourcebook, The - Hardcover

Miller, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1556706316 ISBN 13: 9781556706318

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 1998

Synopsis

A full-color illustrated directory references more than 2,300 currently available fabrics, trimmings, wallpapers, paints, tiles, and flooring, including information on the manufacturer, pattern name and number, available colors, and price range. 40,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author

Judith Miller is a renowned interior design and antiques expert. She is co-founder of Miller's Antique Price Guides and is a widely published author.

Review

Takes a preventative approach to home design. By making decorating choices

[Review of previous edition] An excellent source for an Interior Design classroom text or professional reference guide... a great resource to a wide range of readers. (Sharon Pate E-Streams)

[Review of previous edition] This huge book is the ultimate guide to fabrics, wallpapers, tiles, paints and floor coverings... encompasses both historical and contemporary. (Distinctive Kitchen Solutions)

[Review of previous edition] A wonderful book full of suggestions, contact information, and prices on fabrics, wallpapers, paints, flooring, and tiles. (Bradford Eden American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35)

[Review of previous edition] Anyone with exacting tastes and interior aspirations might want to own this book... concisely chronicles a sweep of design highlights. (Annie Groer Washington Post 2003-12-11)

[Review of previous edition] Encyclopedic... up-to-date swatches are carefully reproduced in brilliant color and are accompanied by a detailed caption listing all the information needed to order. (Cybele [Boston Design Center])

[Review of previous edition] More than 2,300 swatches divided into eras. Do you fancy florals from the early 20th century? Turn to those pages to see reproductions... along with their modern day manufacturers. (Janet Eastman Los Angeles Times 2004-01-08)

[Review of previous edition] Finding the perfect design element has never been so easy... an authoritative reference guide. (Window and Wall Ideas)

[Review of previous edition] An absolute pleasure: it's beautifully illustrated, handsomely produced, sensibly organized, helpfully written. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 2003-12-21)

[Review of previous edition] Full of eye-catching photos for different genres of decorating... tons of useful information... well organized... the author has done an excellent job... easy-to-read and interesting. (Kamea Zelisko Edmonton Sun 2003-12-18)

Edition details

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556706316
• ISBN 13: 9781556706318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 401