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The Art of Interior Decoration

The Art of Interior Decoration

Wood, Grace
Burbank, Emily

Paperback

Interior Design

ISBN13: 9798240860546
Publisher: Charty
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

is a guidebook focused on the principles and techniques of interior de sign, likely written in the late early 20th century. This book serves as an instructional manual for those interested in creating aesthetically pleasing living spaces, covering various styles, colors, and furnishings in a way that emphasizes personal expression and harmony within aroom. Atthestartof the book, the authors introduce foundational concepts that govern the art of interior decoration. They emphasize the importance of visual harmony through line and color while advocating for a practical approach to interior decor that includes rearranging, creating, and utilizing personal objects in a thoughtful way. The opening chapters outline methods for effectively us ing space, selecting and arranging furniture, understanding color schemes, and implementing decor without compromising functionality or comfort. There isaclearencouragementforindividualstodeveloptheirtasteand style throughexperimentationandpersonal involvement in theirdecorating process lucky is the man or woman of taste who has no inherited eyesoreswhich, because of association, must not be banished! When these exist in large numbers one thing only remains to be done: look them over, see to what period the majority belong, and proceed as if you wanted a mid-Victorian, late Colonial or brass-bedstead room. To rearrange a room successfully, begin by taking everything out of it (in reality or in yourmind), thendecidehowyouwantittolook, orhow, owing to what you own and must retain, you are obliged to have it look. Design and colour of wall decorations, hangings, carpets, lighting fixtures, lamps and ornaments on mantel, depend upon the character of your furniture. It is the mantel and its arrangement of ornaments that sound the keynote upon first entering a room

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