practical decorating sourcebook furnishings

books:

1 review
Melanie Paine

Random House Value Publishing, 1997

Fantastic resource.
I've had this book for over ten years, and have made several projects from it. It probably is not ideal for those with only basic sewing skills, as the projects describe proportions rather than measurements (so that they can be adapted to any home), but I have had good results. As a book to inspire, it is wonderful. Paine has created beautiful interiors and has many creative ideas for ...

Textile classics

1 review
Melanie Paine

M. Beazley, 1990

Textile Classics -- front flap information
"Textile Classics is a unique and definitive guide to the history, styles and uses of furnishing fabrics. The past decade has seen an explosion of interest in soft furnishings, drapery, and upholstery. So overwhelming is the array of fabrics now available that the task of selecting the right one can be daunting. Textile Classics sorts the florals from the plains, the brocades from the tussah ...

Curtains and Blinds
Melanie Paine

Collins & Brown, 2004

Curtains & Shades (Practical Home Decorating)
Melanie Paine

Readers Digest, 2005

The Curtain Book : A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home

5 reviews
Melanie Paine, Caroline Clifton-Mogg, ..., 1995

An Absolute Winner!
If you love opulence you won't be disappointed! Page after page of gorgeous photos that inspire. Dozens of ideas. Suggestions for every room in your home. A decorator's delight, professional or not. Complete with a section on fabric types and how best to use them. Simple drawings instruct how to cut fabrics to achieve the look you've chosen. While the book doesn't cover sewing techniques (there ...

Practical home decorating: curtains & shades (vol. 1) (Reader's Digest - Practical Home Decorating)

6 reviews
Melanie Paine

Readers Digest, 1997

excellent for beginners
This book gives you a lot of ideas, especially if you're a beginner. I found the instruction simple to follow and the instructional pictures, unlike drawings, are very helpful. This book is great for the first time sewers like my self; however, no fancy projects included in this book.