WILLIAM MORRIS DECOR AND DESIGN - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1851455086 ISBN 13 : 9781851455089

Editeur : Pavilion, 2000

Synopsis

Perenially popular, William Morris's designs for fabric and wallpaper have represented the best of English taste and sensibility for over a hundred years. Today, there is a renewed appreciation for pattern and decoration and a revival of interest in the entire arts and crafts movement. Morris created the original `natural' look. His patterns, inspired by living forms, have great vitality and rhythm, qualities which ensure their lasting appeal. This is the first book on William Morris to demonstrate how his work can be applied and enjoyed in today's interiors, whether introduced as a special richness to the contemporary interior or as part of an authentic decorative scheme for period rooms. Beginning with a full description of the elements which comprised the arts and crafts interior, this work goes on to explore the apllication of Morris designs to contemporary interiors. With an emphasis on the practical, inspirational solutions for the treatment of windows, wall furnishings and finishes are treated in detail, providing the reader with a wealth of new ideas to transform the interior of any room. A comprehensive guide to Morris designs available today is the concluding feature of the book, with appendices outlets and suppliers. William Morris's approach to decorating, like his designs, has survived the vagaries of fashion. With the aid of this book, arts and crafts enthusiasts can turn their dreams into practical realities.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Rich natural colours, liquid floral patterns, light airy rooms and simple wooden furniture are all radical principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, and are also the fundamentals of most modern decor. There has never been a better time for introducing Morris designs into the home whatever the size or shape. Illustrated with a wide range of historical and contemporary decorative schemes, this practical and inspirational guide suggests simple and costeffective ways of creating an interior decor that aspires to purity, colour and craftsmanship, as defined by William Morris. Willow Bough, The Strawberry Thief and Compton are just some of the many authentic Morris designs that are available today in sympathetic colour renderings. Elizabeth Wilhide shows how these sumptuous wallpapers and fabrics can be combined with bare floorboards, oriental carpets or simple paintwork in every modern living space be it small flat , country cottage, or large townhouse. Chapters provide information on pattern-matching, wall and window treatments, floor coverings, tiles and furnishings, so that a 'Morris style' can be extended to whatever degree of authenticity desired. A comprehensive suppliers' list details where to buy Morris and Co. fabrics and wallpapers, and Arts and Crafts furnishings, while an illustrated glossary containing sixty of the best-known designs allows for easy pattern selection and identification.

Biographie de l'auteur

Elizabeth Wilhide was born in the United States and has lived in England since the l960s. She is a leading expert on interior design and has written numerous books on the subject, including William Morris:Decor and Design, The Mackintosh Style and Bohemian Style.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pavilion
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1851455086
• ISBN 13: 9781851455089
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible