Decorating with Pictures [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Stephanie Hoppen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 1998

Discover the world of decorating with print, paintings, sketches and more as Stephanie Hoppen, internationlly known authority  on antiques, presents hundreds of ideas in 350 inspiring  full-color photographs.

Perfect the art of collecting pictures of animals,  flowers, gardens, fashion, still lifes, portraits, and illustrations.

Enjoy the beauty of living with pictures in your  bedroom, dining room, living room, study, and hallway.

Learn the techniques of displaying pictures, with tips on matting, framing (using wood, gilt, painted, or decorated frames), and hanging.

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Discover the world of decorating with print, paintings, sketches and more as Stephanie Hoppen, internationlly known authority  on antiques, presents hundreds of ideas in 350 inspiring  full-color photographs.

Perfect the art of collecting pictures of animals,  flowers, gardens, fashion, still lifes, portraits, and illustrations.

Enjoy the beauty of living with pictures in your  bedroom, dining room, living room, study, and hallway.

Learn the techniques of displaying pictures, with tips on matting, framing (using wood, gilt, painted, or decorated frames), and hanging.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (October 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609803778
• ISBN-13: 978-0609803776
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,531,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, here's what this book contains, February 19, 2001

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K. Corn "reviewer" (midwest, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decorating with Pictures (Paperback)

This book wasn't for me but it may be appropriate for other readers. If you like rather fussy (some would say cluttered) English style interiors, full of chintz, heavy fabrics and a strong sense of history and tradition, you may like this book. However, I was looking for suggestions and ideas for decorating with pictures in a variety of rooms, from traditional to modern to eclectic, and this book didn't meet my needs. Much of the book is devoted to pages of fine art examples and only a portion of the book shows actual rooms and ways to display artwork. You won't find ANY examples of contemporary or modern rooms or ways of displaying pictures in those rooms. However, if you'd like to see some of the finest examples of various subjects for pictures, such as dogd, architectural pictures, portraits, etc..and if you're fond of English decorating styles and traditions, you may want to take a look at this one.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Decorating With Pictures: An Inspiration, November 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Decorating with Pictures (Paperback)

I highly recommend "Decorating with Pictures" by Stephanie Hoppen! Firstly, the book is a source of tremendous visual delight and stimulation. Secondly, her writing style, her passion and knowledge of art and it's presentation is extremely inspiring and educational. Her book will be of particular interest to interior decorators, framers, and individuals who would like to participate in the joy of "collecting" art. I am writing a book on "How To Collect Art" and giving local lectures on the topic. I bring Stephanie's Book to each lecture and recommend it to my audience as a starting point for ideas on displaying their art collections. Everyone who sees this book loves it. An art gallery with which I am associated now displays the book in the gallery as per my recommendation. It is the kind of book that inspires the love of art in everyone! I recommend it everyone. Thank you Stephanie! Enjoy!

4.0 out of 5 stars decorating with pictures, November 23, 2010

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A. Wrenn "pumpkin" (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decorating With Pictures (Hardcover)

Pleased to receive book in excellent condition. Book is full of picture hanging details and fine decorating advice.
I am glad to have this book in my library.