Fabric is the basic material for most room schemes and is a fundamental ingredient in creating a period look. In this book Judith Miller reveals a wide range of traditional settings, photographed by James Merrell especially for the book, that are superbly decorated with fabric - window treatments; floor, wall and door treatments; upholstery; accessories; bed and table linen.
An invaluable sourcebook to selecting the right style for your home or room scheme, this book also includes fourteen specially commissioned projects shown in step-by-step detail - from swagged and tailed window drapes to finishing details such as tassels and edgings; from four-poster bed hangings to loose covers for an armchair. For the less experienced, there is also a useful guide to basic sewing techniques.
Advice is given on choosing the right fabrics for your setting, whether they be rustic linen weaves, printed cottons, shimmering shot silks or rich devore velvets. To help you make your selection, the book contains an attractive "sample book" section illustrated with swatches of classic fabrics that are all available today. This is backed up by a comprehensive directory of fabric suppliers, listing addresses and succinct details of their ranges.
With hundreds of ideas shown in more than 450 colour photographs, 'Period-Style Soft Furnishings' is an essential guide for anyone who loves period decorating.
