Ocean State Libraries

"Love it or loath it, wallpaper has been a part of British homes for hundreds of years. Wallpaper played an important part in making a house feel like 'home', and the industry was an important part of the British economy. Wallpaper seems to be perpetually on the point of 'coming back into fashion'; whether or not we would choose it ourselves, it continues to provoke strong memories of homes we lived in in the past. This book traces the history of...

"This book features a diverse range of fabulous homes. Whether a converted factory in Paris, the attic of an Amsterdam canal house, or a family home in Southern Germany, these interiors are full of fresh ideas and clever ways to use paint and wallpaper. The book is divided into three main chapters: Classical, Country, and Contemporary. Under these headings, 18 locations are presented as case studies. In addition, spread throughout are ten informative...