At Home with Pattern

Pattern is back in fashion in interior design, and there is not doubt that using it well can add character, richness and vitality to a home. From the subtlety of one-colour or textural patterns to the drama of overscaled, vivid patterns, the sheer variety available is breathtaking. "At Home with Pattern" divides contemporary pattern into six major themes: Modern Classics, Opulent Glamour, New Naturalism, Bold & Brave, Nostalgia Reinvented and Eclectic Inspiration - and offers something for all tastes, whether feminine florals, sophisticated stripes or colourful 1960s abstracts. *Sally Conran and Katherine Sorrell provide all the ideas and information you need to create a stylish and liveable home using modern pattern with confidence and flair. *From the conventional to the unexpected, "At Home with Pattern" inspires successful and truly personal decorative schemes.

Katherine Sorrell has written for many publications, including "Homes & Gardens", "Coast", the "Telegraph Magazine", and "Elle Decoration". Her previous books include "Home Design Planner", "Old & New", and "Creating Cottage Style" (all Ryland Peters & Small). She lives in Cornwall.

Sally Conran began her career as an interior designer before becoming a freelance interiors stylist. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines including "Elle Decoration", "Homes & Gardens", "You" (the Mail on Sunday), and "Red". She lives in northwest London.