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Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publisher

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Windows are an integral part of the design and structure of a room. In his newest book, Window Dressings: Beautiful Draperies and Curtains for your Home, author Brian Coleman explores stunning window decor from Palm Beach to Seattle to New York, created by some of the country's most respected designers. Showcasing a wide variety of styles and decorating philosophies, Window Dressings reveals how to successfully create the right look for any window in the house.



PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.3
EAN: 9781586858162
ISBN: 1586858165
Label: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2006-04-13
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Studio: Gibbs Smith, Publisher


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

lots of decorating ideas in this book -
The photos in the book are not just of windows----they also show the room itself, including upholstered furniture, bed treatments, walls, flooring, etc. So, it is a "decorating" book, not just a "window treatment" book. This book will be one of my favorites; I love just about all the photos. I also recommend the following two books: Diamond Baratta Design; and Great Color & Pattern Collection with Betsy Speert.

Takes my breath away -
This is a fabulous book with over 150 pages of color plates showing creative variations on draperies, swags, shades, pleats, jabots, trims, hardware, and color combinations by top window treatment designers. Photographs always include both a helpful closeup of the key element as well as a full view of the treatment as part of the room's theme. It also includes a glossary of terms and an extensive resource guide at the end. It's the best book I have on current day treatments covering a variety of traditional and contemporary styles.

not what it seems to be -
If you are involved in designing for high scale clientèle, this book is not to inspire you. Many styles and fabric selection look outdated (except a beautiful cover page picture).
My old inspiring "friends" are "The Curtain Book" and "The New Curtain Book"

Beautuful book! -
Really lovely examples of window treatments from various locations in the country, from the simple to the ornate. Plus, a dictionary of terms and a list of sources.

Window Dressings by Brian Coleman -
This was a very interesting book and was a welcome addition to my portion
of my library on interior decorating. We are in the process of looking to purchase a historic Victorian home. And in this end all tips, hints and ideas are a great asset.

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