Supported by colour photographs taken in homes all over Europe and North America, this visual catalogue of decorative styles of curtaining includes the use of swags, pelmets and drapes to add character to interiors. The text explains methods of hanging or attaching curtains and techniques for measuring. Additionally, historic styles are illustrated in a selection of period paintings and prints. The text has been divided into sections which include how to select a style and choose the right curtains, and how to treat the special needs of individual rooms and windows. Practical advice is given on all aspects of making and arranging curtains and blinds, and there is a materials directory which provides a visual guide to a range of fabrics and trimmings. There is also a helpful directory of suppliers.
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Caroline Clifton-Mogg is the Interiors editor of Harpers and Queen in Britain and a widely published author on interior design. She wrote Curtains and Blinds in the Conran Habitat series and is co-author of Displaying Pictures (1988).
Melanie Paine runs an interior design business in London. She is the author of Fabric Magic (1987) and Textile Classics (1990).
Fritz von der Schulenburg's photographs have appeared in most of the leading design magazines. He took the photographs for the books The English Garden Room and Living in Scotland.
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Melanie Paine runs an interior design business in London. She is the author of Fabric Magic (1987) and Textile Classics (1990).
Fritz von der Schulenburg's photographs have appeared in most of the leading design magazines. He took the photographs for the books The English Garden Room and Living in Scotland.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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61 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Modern windows with historical connotations,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Curtain Book: A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home (Paperback)
This is The book both for the historian (contains numerous period picture presentations) AND anyone needing inspiration for perfectly stunning window treatments. Nothing for a sleak purse though. This is curtains fit for a king.Could be a little heavier on how-to but gorgeous pictures. This book is a home decoraters daydream. It certainly got me dreaming!
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Of limited use,
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This review is from: The Curtain Book: A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home (Paperback)
I did not find this book to be very inspirational. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead 1 is because this book would be beneficial to some people. If you like traditional style, like the other reviewers of this book obviously do, this book is probably for you. Everyone else can find other books that give the same level of technical instructions with more range of styles and better photos. The book has a lot of sketches instead of actual photos.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Dramatic Drapery Book,
By Sonya "readaholic" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Curtain Book: A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home (Paperback)
When I see the words curtain, I think something that someone with average skills might be able to create. I think this book should have been called The Drapery Book because the majority of the window styles are much more elaborate than what I consider to be curtains. I am not a decorator so I might have the wrong connotations of the words, but this is what comes to my mind when I see curtains vs drapes.
Most of the styles depicted are beautiful but VERY elaborate and more focused on mansions. The majority of drapes are similar to ones you would see in very wealthy homes, i.e. Hearst Castle and some of the old railroad barons mansions in Florida. Unfortunately, the majority of the book would require some major sewing skills or a custom draperier to create. This book has only limited info for someone on a stricter budget. Some of the treatments and information could be adapted and implemented in a less ornate setting (pg 29). There are 4 pages devoted to "Keeping it Simple". My favorite part of the book were pages 134-35 where there are illustrations for decorating and throwing fabrics over Poles. If you are looking for more contemporary, relaxed, simpler "curtains", I would recommend a different book. If you are looking for elaborate, classic-traditional "drapes", this would be the book for you.
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