From ancient Greece to Frank Lloyd Wright, studiola to smoking rooms, chimney boards to cocktail cabinets, and papier-mâché to tubular steel, the Encyclopedia of Interior Design provides a history of interior decoration and design from ancient times to the present day. It includes more than 500 illustrated entries covering a variety of subjects ranging from the work of the foremost designers, to the origins and function of principal rooms and furnishing types, as well as surveys of interior design by period and nationality all prepared by an international team of experts in the field. Entries on individuals include a biography, a chronological list of principal works or career summary, a primary and secondary bibliography, and a signed critical essay of 800 to 1500 words on the individual's work in interior design. The style and topic entries contain an identifying headnote, a guide to main collections, a list of secondary sources, and a signed critical essay.

The mysteries of interior design are unraveled with this lovely volume full of sound design principles based on professional experience. From paint to fabrics to construction, hundreds of photographs help the reader obtain the desired look every time.

First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

What is the secret of interior design, and why is every amateur interior decorator afraid of it? This encyclopedia unravels the mystery by outlining sound principles, based on professional experience, that will inform and encourage every eager home decorator. This comprehensive, practical manual for the home decorator and designer, with its wide-ranging survey of current trends and styles, will provide inspiration by showing you examples of the work of designers and artists, past and present, and most importantly, give you the satisfaction of getting the results you want every time.

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home. Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic principles behind interior and styling—what looks good and, most of all, why it looks good. The Interior Design Handbook teaches you general rules of thumb—like what the golden ratio and the golden spiral are, the proper size for a coffee table in relation to your sofa, the optimal height to hang lighting fixtures, and the best ways to use a mood board—complete with helpful illustrations. Use The Interior Design Handbook to achieve a balanced, beautiful home no matter where you live or what your style is.