ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 1993
Oblast: Dizajn
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

The CURTAIN BOOK
Autorke: Caroline Clifton-Mogg, Melanie Paine
Fotografije: Fritz von der Schulenburg
Izdavač: Mitchell Beazley, London 1993.
Tvrd povez, 180 stranica, 26x27cm
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- Knjiga zavesa
- `More than 500 colour photographs and illustrations cover:
Historical perspectives: Curtains and hangings from medieval times to the 20th century.
Selecting a style: how to choose curtains and blinds that create the right atmosphere for your room, whether light and pretty of strongly dramatic.
Room treatments: The special needs of each room of the house – living and dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, halls, staircases, children’s rooms, studies.
Window treatments: Inspiring treatments for every shape and style of window – from cottage casements to modern picture windows.
The essentials: Practical advice on all aspects of making and arranging curtains and blinds, including finishing touches.
Materials directory: a complete visual guide to fabrics, tassels and braids.`

Contents:
- Historical Perspectives
- Beginnings
- Tudor hangings
- The 17th century
- The later 17th century
- The 18th century
- Empire and Regency styles
- The Victorian era
- The 20th century
- Selecting a Style
Looking at the options, Formal treatments, A flourish of drama, Something different, Keeping it simple, Country freshness, Ways with light
- Window Treatments
Tall and narrow, Windows on the world, Smaller windows, Bay windows, Shuttered windows, French windows and glazed doors , Arched windows, Dormers, skylights and clerestories
- Room Treatments
Living rooms, Dining rooms, Kitchens, Libraries and studies, Halls and landings, Bedrooms and beds, Bathrooms
- The Essentials
Curtains, Introduction, Proportion and measurement, Linings and interlinings, Headings, Swags and tails, Throwing over poles, Poles, finials/tracks, pulls, Pelmets, valances, lambrequins, Borders, ruffles and trimmings, Tie-backs and bows, Rosettes, Bed curtains
- Blinds
Roller blinds, Roman blinds, Single-scoop Roman blinds, Austrian and festoon blinds, Tailed Austrian blinds
- Materials Directory
Rich patterns, Pale tones, Floral prints and chintzes, Textures, Graphics, Braids and trimmings
- Glossary
- Useful Addresses
- Acknowledgments




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