The timeless furniture, textiles, and details Lemieux, Christiane creator author. text bibliography nyu 2016 First edition. monographic eng

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416 p. : ill. ; col. ; 29 cm. "Quality matters. Just as a home's foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made? Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world's greatest experts. Weaving together the insights and guidance of dozens of wallpaper and paint specialists, textile fabricators, accessories artisans, and interior designers, Lemieux has curated an unparalleled education in recognizing the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. Hundreds of elegant home interiors, both iconic examples from the past and stunning residences today--represent the range of luxurious and customized environments that can be created with fine décor"-- Amazon.com FOREWORD 8 -- INTRODUCTION 11 -- walls 15 -- WALLPAPER 17 -- PAINT 55 -- FRAMING 93 -- floors 121 -- WOOD 123 -- STONE 151 -- TILE 171 -- fortune 187 -- FURNITURE BASICS 189 -- CASEBGOODS 195 -- UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE 209 -- textiles 233 -- FABRIC BASICS 237 -- WINDOW TREATMENTS 263 -- RUGS 281 -- CARPETS 297 -- accessories 311 -- LIGHTING 313 -- CERAMICS 337 -- GLASS 353 -- METALWORK 373 -- RESOURCES 392 -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 404 -- PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS 406 -- INDEX 412 -- Christiane Lemieux. Includes bibliographical references (pages 392-403) and index. Interior decoration House furnishings Interior design NK2115 L4335 2016 747 9780770434298 9780770434304 pucpr 131202 20260114153212.0 eng