Interior Design [Hardcover]

John F. Pile (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0810911213 | ISBN-13: 978-0810911215 | Edition: 1st

For one/two-semester introductory courses in Interior Design A comprehensive, applications-oriented introduction to the evolving field of interior design, with a focus on the challenges facing designers in the 21st century. Emphasizing good solutions to real problems by examining best practices from the past and present, the author details case studies using a broad range of projects from modest home and work-place designs, to public areas, to full professional involvement in large commercial spaces.

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While books on interior design generally address either decoration or architecture, this definitive sourcebook links the two through historical discussion of major design styles. Reflecting a more recent trend of providing case studies to show the development of solutions to problems in a variety of environments, both residential and commercial, the book offers a comprehensive view of interior design. Among the wide range of topics covered by the authoritative text are furniture, materials, lighting, color, and a variety of interior spaces. Ideal for the interior design student or amateur designer, this work covers the basics as it projects current trends into the future. With over 700 photographs and illustrations, 137 in color. Highly recommended. Margaret Jean Owens, Santa Ana P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Equally valuable as a resource for professionals and amateurs." -Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.; 1st edition (May 31, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810911213
• ISBN-13: 978-0810911215
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, November 28, 2000

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SueP "Designing1" (Centerbrook, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interior Design (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I bought "Interior Design" when I was a design student and found it indispensible. This book outlines every aspect of interior design including residential, corporate, and hospitality. Unlike many design manuals its information and photographs are timeless. I am now a design professional and still find John Pile's book to be helpful to me. For anyone planning a career, working in the field or simply considering the leap this book is well worth the investment. For those who plan to take the NCIDQ (Design) Exam this book is recommended reading and a worthwhile purchase.

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone, December 23, 2002

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Jexii "Jexii" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Interior Design (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I am not in school for Interior Design but I am very interested in learning more about it. This book was great for me because it provided a very complete overview of many areas of interior design. It addresses many issues at a high level such as color theory, the psychological impact of design on people, information about interior design for different types of spaces (home, office etc...). This book is very much a text book. If you are in design school or serious about wanting to know more about interior design in general this is a great book to start with and use as a reference.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interior Design, November 17, 2004

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This review is from: Interior Design (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is without a doubt, the best book for Interior Design students. Of all the books on this subject that I own, this is the one I turn to most often for reference. If you have no other book in your reference library, you must have this one.