Color in Decoration
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316798452 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 191 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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william@turbont.net said I liked this book. It was very informative.. I am studying interior design and found this book helpful in understanding how to use color in home decoration. The book takes color analysis beyond the standard color wheel. For example, before I read the book, I had no clear understanding of what burnt umber was or looked like or why it was called burnt umber. The . Great Reference Book, not a slave to the latest fad! Brenda Cronin This book is a must for anyone who enjoys home decoration. There are over 185 pages with photographs of color combinations used in all types of interiors: from modern to traditional. I like the fact that the authors do not discriminate against any color simply because it may be out of fashion. This book was written i. Finally got a copy of my favorite decorating book. I finally got a copy of my favorite decorating book, and love it as much as ever. I bought a used copy and can't put it down.
Annie Sloan and Kate Gwynn explain the principles of color and its effects and show decorators how to translate them into decorating schemes in more than 250 full-color photographs.. Color has the power to change the sense of space in a room, to create coolness and warmth, to suggest a mood and evoke memories
From Library Journal The authors, both professional decorators and artists, have compiled a book that will give readers the means to "make their decorating less of a hit-and-miss affair." The majority of the book is devoted to hundreds of photographs showing how different hues, tones, and intensities of color are employed by various designers. . Although color choices in paint are the primary focus, the authors also discuss how the use of different colors in furnishings can change the mood of a room. Williamson, Fashion Inst. A practical guide to color mixing and painting is included, as is an explanation of the creation of color schemes. of Design & Merchandising, Los AngelesCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. The overall discussion of color in interior decoration makes this book a good choice for all collections.<