Customer Reviews

The New Curtain Book: Master Classes with Today's Top Designers

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This book contains many ideas for curtains and drapes grouped in a logical order. As a drapery maker, I found it useful as an idea book for clients, but not as useful for the do-it-yourself at home sewer. I agreed with most points in the book, but there were some ideas that I did not agree with, as if it were written by someone who had not actually sewn the draperies. It had many examples of different fabrics, and, thus, was very colorful. Great for some one in my line of work, but probably not as practical for someone who wishes to sew some drapes for her/himself.

I was disappointed in this book. The title suggests that it is a how-to book and I was expecting "lessons" in curtain making. This is not at all what this book is about.

This book gave me such wonderful inspiration for redoing my window treatments. So many different styles are covered that I had a hard time deciding which was my favorite, but I love feeling like I got advice from a variety of designers. If you aren't sure what kind of curtains or blinds will go with your room, get this book!

I was looking for a book that had some practical ideas for the average home. The ideas in this book were pretty elaborate and very pricy. There was not one picture in this book that remotely resembled a room in my house. If you have degree in interior design and live on Park Ave you will probably like this book. But if you fit that description you probably have a designer on speed dial and would not need the book at all.

It's true--"Master Classes" could throw you off. It isn't a how-to book. Sunset's Curtains and Draperies book is the best at that--very nitty gritty. This is a book of gorgeous photos from brilliant designers that talks about what your window treatments should do for your home. I've gotten it from the library and am planning to purchase it bc the quality and taste is superior (and my house is small and pretty plain).

This is an inspirational book that is tailored to a decorator, designer or design enthusiast. It contains the views and insights from some of the worlds leading international designers. As the cover states, this is a MASTER CLASS, it is more about the philosophy of decoration and how window treatments compliment good design rather then a step by step guide for the do-it-yourselfer. Which I personally found very, very refreshing. Fabulous photogaphy and styling, with a broad cross-section of styles and a wonderful eye for detail.

This book is amazing! Its basically a trend book, fabulous ideas, very well presented in beautiful enviroments. I get inspired every time I look at it.

Book:
Good content, good pictures, useful mixture with furniture and spaces. Helps ambient designers in work with clients to show examples (curtain are delicate topic, people tend to neglect it, this book helps to open eyes) .

Delivery:
Ordered new book, received one which tend to believe is used (picture also available in case are requested). In general weak packaging for Europe deliveries with standard delivery option (4 packages received, mostly damaged).

Bought the product before. Very difficult to find and decided to order more and save for future use.

Those who understand and appreciate the current trend in British millinary -- like the hats worn by Camilla -- will enjoy THE NEW CURTAIN BOOK by Stephanie Hoppen. Others, who prefer the John Fowler tradition of curtain making, will find it in shocking bad taste. The designers are mostly British, but there are some from the U.S. as well. It is an attractive book, but not necessarily the learning tool as the title might suggest. Recommended only for those who are really looking for something different, regardless.