1: The origins of Colefax & Fowler -- John Fowler: the formative years -- The influence of Nancy Lancaster -- The mature style of John Fowler -- 2: Hallmarks of Colefax & Fowler's style -- The conception of a room -- The application of paint -- Colour, pattern and print -- Upholstery and soft furnishing -- Floors and floorcoverings -- 3: Colefax & Fowler toady -- The changing role of the interior decorator -- sitting-rooms -- Dining rooms -- Bedrooms -- Contemporary design -- The influence of Colefax and Fowler.
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