The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions (Paperback)

by Charles T. Randall (Author), Patricia M. Howard (Illustrator) "Styles overlapped in the market due to new styles appearing at the end of one period while older styles continued to appear at the lower..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Finally, a well organized easy-to-use book on window treatments. -- Joy A Gilbert, Interior Designer

Endless combinations and imaginative schemes are portrayed by fusing tops, tiers, draperies, miniblinds and shades to create fanciful decorative motifs -- Home Textiles Today

Product Description
To help you achieve you own perfect window treatment is the goal of The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions. The uniqueness--and success--of this book lies combining the presentation of 1000 illustrations with a truly encyclopedic display of window treatments. Whether a budget is lavish or modest, this book offers the optimum number of choices in an individual design situation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Charles Randall Inc; 5th edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890379034
• ISBN-13: 978-1890379032
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #468,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea Book for Window Treatments, March 10, 2006

By	Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This fifth edition has all the sketches in color. Just to give you an idea of how comprehensive this is, there are 19 pages showing valances, with five per page. I love this book, as it really opened our minds to the variety of styles available for windows. No more boring windows.
There's even a section for draperies, swags and valances used with beds.
I particularly liked the section "Windows With a Challenge" that showed solutions for such issues as an air conditioner in a double-hung window or dealing with arched top windows.
This has two index sections in the back. One is the usual word index and the other is a 38 page visual index showing the windows in black-and-white thumbnail sketches.
It's terrific, not just for professional decorators, but for all individuals wanting a new look for their home.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interior Designer Reccomended!, July 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions: 1000 Decorating Ideas for Windows, Bedding and Accessories (Paperback)

I have seen the 3rd edition of this encyclopedia. It was a fabulous reference guide. It is NOT for people who are making curtains themselves, but for those who wish to update the look of their window treatments. As an Inderior Designer, I reccomend this book as a reference guide to many styles of window treatments.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture guide for window treatment styles, June 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions: 1000 Decorating Ideas for Windows, Bedding and Accessories (Paperback)

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINDOW FASHIONS: 1000 DECORATING IDEAS FOR WINDOWS, BEDDING AND ACCESSORIES is a wonderful picture reference guide for designers when planning a room. It is an easy way to locate the perfect window treatment you are searching for to complete a room and to show the customer an idea of the finished product. It has many types of styles in each category of fabric window treatment and includes many kinds of pillows, bed coverings, etc.. This book includes more styles than I have seen anywhere in any one book. It is wonderful if you are looking for drawings of many, many, many kinds of window treatments.