At Home With Pattern (Hardcover)

~ Sally Conran (Author), (Author)

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Product Description

Pattern is back in fashion in interior design, and there is not doubt that using it well can add character, richness and vitality to a home. From the subtlety of one-colour or textural patterns to the drama of overscaled, vivid patterns, the sheer variety available is breathtaking. "At Home with Pattern" divides contemporary pattern into six major themes: Modern Classics, Opulent Glamour, New Naturalism, Bold and Brave, Nostalgia Reinvented and Eclectic Inspiration - and offers something for all tastes, whether feminine florals, sophisticated stripes or colourful 1960s abstracts. *Sally Conran and Katherine Sorrell provide all the ideas and information you need to create a stylish and liveable home using modern pattern with confidence and flair. *From the conventional to the unexpected, "At Home with Pattern" inspires successful and truly personal decorative schemes.

About the Author

Sally Conran began her career as an interior designer before becoming a freelance interiors stylist. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines including "'Elle Decoration"', "'Homes and Gardens"', "'You"' (the Mail on Sunday), and "'Red"'. She lives in northwest London.

Katherine Sorrell has written for many publications, including "'Homes and Gardens"', "'Coast"', the "'Telegraph Magazine"', and "'Elle Decoration"'. Her previous books include "'Home Design Planner"', "'Old and New"', and "'Creating Cottage Style"' (all Ryland Peters and Small). She lives in Cornwall.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845972422
• ISBN-13: 978-1845972424
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,049,014 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Idea Book, December 6, 2006

By	John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The trend in interior design in recent years has been to have uniform color on walls, bland floor coverings, and even smooth covered furniture. In this new book from Sally Conran and Katherine Sorrell present a refreshing and entertaining look at how patterns can be used to dramatically alter the appearance of a room or a house.

Patterns have also changed in this more recent cycle. Here are patterns that a lot more delicate, a lot more in tune with todays time of environmental concern, a lot more muted, a lot more earth tones, a lot less aggressive. At the same time, you can still get bold and bright colors if you wish (The book has a section called 'bold and brave.'). This is often shown in this book as pillows on a couch, or wall paper on a rather small area. That is, enough to become a focal point for your eyes, but not so strong as to be demanding.

This is a great idea book showing some interesting new concepts in interior design.