Judith Miller's Guide to Period-Style Curtains and Soft Furnishings [Hardcover]

Judith Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996

There is no style so coveted in interior decoration as authentic period style, and there is no name so identified with period style decorating as Judith Miller. This beautifully illustrated book provides detailed instructions on how to create authentic period looks using curtains, draperies, and soft furnishings. Included are photographs of a wide range of period rooms with step-by-step sewing instructions for 14 projects and inspiration for hundreds more.

From tapestry cushions to four-poster bed hangings, from swagged and tailed window coverings to wing chair covers--every aspect of period draperies and soft furnishing is covered, including photographs of swatches of classic fabrics still available today and backed up by a directory of international suppliers of these period-style fabrics. With hundreds of period ideas shown in more than 450 full-color photographs and step-by-step diagrams, Judith Miller's Guide to Period-Style Curtains and Soft Furnishings is the essential guide for home and professional decorators alike.

"[Judith Miller's] latest book is full of elegant and simple period rooms with stunning window treatments and a trove of other decorating ideas."--Better Homes and Garden's Window & Wall Ideas

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About the Author

Judith Miller is the co-founder and editor of the hugely successful annual publication Miller's Antiques Price Guide. She is the co-author of seven other acclaimed books for restorers and interior designers, Period Style, Period Details, Period Finishes and Effects, Country Style, Victorian Style, Period Fireplaces, and Period Kitchens. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Overlook Hardcover (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879516887
• ISBN-13: 978-0879516888
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques and design through international research, becoming one of the world's leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the international bestseller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Judith Miller appears regularly on TV and radio. She is an expert on the BBC's "Antiques Roadshow" and co-hosts the popular BBC TV series "The House Detectives," "ITV's "Antiques Trail," and Discovery's "It's Your Bid." She has appeared on "The Martha Stewart Show" and CNN. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful photography, March 17, 2002

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nancy kyle (Newtown, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Judith Miller's Guide to Period-Style Curtains and Soft Furnishings (Hardcover)

Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Just wish it had many MORE instructions for making some of the period treatments.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Photo Ops with short blurbs, July 2, 2008

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Tat Brat (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Judith Miller Guide to Period Style Curtains and Soft Furnishings (Paperback)

I can't say I'm overly impressed by the information in this book, aside from the wonderful photography. I'd have liked more information on the various time periods as well as more directions for actually reproducing the items shown. (Not all items have directions with them.) Still, you could piece together most any of them with directions from throughout the book. The fabric sample photos at the back are helpful to get oriented to a time period, especially if you're not sure where to start. The Rag Rug section was a fun departure, as was how to cover walls with dust catchers, ahem, fabric. I'd borrow this one from a friend, or go with interlibrary loan if you can.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what was expected from the author, February 28, 2008

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Judith A. King-harmon "deviseddesigninc" (baltimore, md) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Judith Miller Guide to Period Style Curtains and Soft Furnishings (Paperback)

I have a few other books from Judith Miller, and this one seemed more like a book that was written "just because she can." It does have the nice pictures and quite a bit of technical information, but those items are more for a drapery/upholstery work room. Not a whole lot of actual historical information that you would be able to turn around and apply to other pieces of material in day to day contact. A nice visual reference for extravagant window treatments and a few accessory pieces. The pictures are beautiful references for design ideas, but really a work room book or large scale budget interior design firm.