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Stoddard, Alexandra.

The decoration of houses / Alexandra Stoddard.

1st ed.

New York : W. Morrow, ©1997.

vi, 498 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

In 1897, Edith Wharton and architect Ogden Codman, Jr., collaborated on a groundbreaking book on the art of interior design titled The Decoration of Houses. Now renowned decorator Alexandra Stoddard gives us her version of decorating houses for today's world and as an expression of our own personalities.

Interior decoration.

Includes index.

A philosophy for your home. Fifteen defining principles of interior design. -Who are you? What's your style. Budget and priorities. -The background of your home. Space. Scale and proportion. Architectural elements. Walls and ceilings. Floors. Doors and windows. -Creating illusions. Lighting. Texture. Color and paint. -These are a few of my favorite things. Furniture. Fabric and rugs. Art and collections. Finishing touches. -Practical necessities. Closets and storage. Hardware, fixtures, appliances, and equipment. The zen of maintenance.

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