The Encyclopedia of Window & Bed Coverings - Softcover

Charles T. Randall

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890379182 ISBN 13: 9781890379186

Publisher: CRI Media Inc, 2012

Synopsis

Completely updated and revised: the latest in window & bed covering ideas, and now with an extensive Bed Covering section, The Encyclopedia Window & Bed Coverings is Charles Randall's newest creation based upon his original masterwork: The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions. This new book continues the tradition of blending historical, classic and contemporary offerings. The Encyclopedia of Window & Bed Coverings is a must have for interior designers, homeowners, and decorating enthusiasts alike. With more full-color and black & white illustrations than ever before, this book presents countless combinations of window and bedding treatments for any room in the home: from a simple rod pocket curtain to a period style masterpiece. 304 pages of cost-saving ideas, yardage calculations and fullness charts, you will quickly see why this book has not only become the industry standard for window decor inspiration, but also the world's best-selling window decorating book.
Includes:
--Extensive Period Style window decorating ideas in color and black line artwork
--Extensive bed coverings section with coordinating draperies, valances, etc.
--Hard window coverings coordinated with valances, swags, cornices etc.
--Numbered images that will eliminate miscommunications with workrooms and designers.
--Equal size color and black line drawings
--Extensive yardage calculations
--Solutions for difficult windows
Chapters:
1. Period Style Window Treatments
2. Draperies & Curtains
3. Valances
4. Cornices & Lambrequins
5. Swags & Cascades
6. Fabric Shades
7. Shades, Shutters & Blinds
8. Bed Coverings
9. Glossary of Decorating Terms; Glossary of Fabric Terms; Textile Fibers & Properties

About this title

About the Author:

Charles T. Randall manages Malibu Window Decor, a retail window decorating company in Southern California and to date, Charles has decorated more than 60,000 windows. He is also the author of The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions, a book that has sold more than 1 million copies, and is listed in Samantha Ettus's book The Experts' Guide to Life at Home, as a leading expert on window decorating.

Review:

This is an amazing compendium of window treatment styles, history and application information. It's a must have book for every designer, DIY homeowner and drapery workroom. -- --Jamie Gibbs, ASID, IFDA, WCAA

Endless combinations and imaginative schemes are portrayed by fusing tops, tiers, draperies, miniblinds and shades to create fanciful decorative motifs -- --Home Textiles Today

The Encyclopedia of Window & Bed Coverings packs a wealth of information, neatly organized and easy to use -- --KIRSCH, Rods & Rings

About this edition

• Publisher: CRI Media Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1890379182
• ISBN 13: 9781890379186
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304