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Is less really more? At long last, designers, artists, and architects have rediscovered the
evocative effect of patterns, and are paying homage to décors once rejected as superfluous,
by covering lamps, chairs, or entire rooms with stripes, polka dots or camouflage designs.
Many – such as the Rotterdam based designer Jurgen Bey – are interpreting traditional
motives anew.
This book presents for the first time various multidisciplinary approaches
to patterns, showing the many functions décors can fulfil. Using examples of contemporary
work by internationally renowned designers such as Tord Boontje, Michael Lin, Olaf Nicolai and Sauerbruch & Hutton, the diversity of colours, shapes and applications are laid out before the reader, illustrating the impact and influence of technical innovations such as laser engraving and digital milling on patterns and our perception of them.
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful but Schizophrenic.......2007-10-14
I bought it to be stimulated with erotic patterns like the ones you see on the cover and a few pictures shown here, and I got more than what I asked for. I get dizzy going through this book. I think it would ease my confusion if the book were organized in the order other than the names of artists/designers/architects. As for the ornaments in architecture, it seems to be short of rigor to read it as a continuation on the line of discussion. However, being introduced to artists/designers I did not know about was something I needed, and the captions in the back of the book are quite good. I would recommend it if you were interested in it as a reference catalogue for these reasons.
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The detailed, clearly illustrated guide to federal patterns
Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 is a single-source book of pattern drawings illustrating the form, character, scale, and proportion of Federal Style ornament and detail built in New England primarily from 1780 to 1820.
Conveniently organized in sections for cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards, mantels, and fences, Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 features 300 detailed line drawings that are useful to architects, interior designers, and preservationists. An accompanying CD-ROM contains the drawings in the following formats: vector PDF, Postscript, DXF for PC, and PowerCadd for Mac.
Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 offers architects and interior designers a fresh look at this uniquely American style to provide a springboard for design inspiration and new ideas.
Customer Reviews:
Book has given me some ideas.......2007-03-30
The book is well illustrated and true to the topic. I thought a little too much time was spent on the dimensions of the illustrated work in how the book need to be adjusted for the size of the book and not any time spent explaining how the woodworkers of the time accomplished the work, Example how was a flute cut with the top end round and the bottom end flat. How are tongues added to a fluted column? There are no explanations of the wonderfully illustrated woodworking just where the work is located and how to measure the work.
A Great Book for Sure, Including Strong Support from Authors.......2007-01-22
"Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820" is the culmination of an astounding research project. The detailed drawings are based on design elements from homes built during the Federal Era in the New England region, and include detailed images of cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards and more.
All drawings are captured in a variety of formats on a CD-ROM that comes with the book, which is a helpful tool for modern day designers hoping to faithfully reproduce the elegance of Federal Style architecture.
For some time now, I have been fascinated with the Federal Style, so much so that I decided to decorate and furnish my new office as if it were a page from history, circa 1815. I was a bit confused how to adapt a door arch to my particular circumstance, so I e-mailed the authors of this book, MaryBeth Mudrick and Lawrence D. Smith, for advice. I was most pleased with the prompt and professional reply I received from them. Throughout the duration of my project, which stretched out for many months, MaryBeth and Lawrence provided invaluable guidance at many critical junctures, always with patience and a friendly touch. With my copy of their text close by at all times, these pros led me toward a Federal Style look that far exceeded my original expectations. Thomas Jefferson would have felt right at home!
Elegant, exhaustive and authoritative.......2005-09-13
Oh, this is an elegant book, with highly detailed drawings of every molding, mantels, doors, room designs, etc. that you can imagine, all in the beautiful American Federal Style. In this book, you can 'invade' historic homes and 'walk out' with measured detailed drawings of all of the best features -- without anyone catching you in the act.
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Cosmatesque Ornament: Flat Polychrome Geometric Patterns in Architecture
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Book Description
A richly illustrated study of architectural ornament in the late Middle Ages. This unique study of the distinctive colorful geometric mosaics created in hundreds of late medieval buildings in Rome and environs (and such far-flung locations as Westminster Abbey) by a group of artisans called the Cosmati is a treasure trove of information and pattern for art and architectural historians and designers in every medium. 600 color and black-and-white illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Poor quality photos.......2004-11-19
A thorough and focused academic treatise on Cosmati tiling. Living in Rome I was interested in the designs, so I bought this book when it was newly published because it's the only one on the subject. Unfortunately, many of the color photos (taken by the author while a student) have a yellow cast are so dark you can hardly see the details; a few are even out of focus. Such a shame after so much effort of research and expense of printing, that a professional photographer/photo editor was not used. For my purposes I found it disappointing, especially at the list price.
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Discover the cure for the common neutral!
After years of neutrals, you're ready for color-but which color? And how do you choose colors you'll love to live with? Betsy Speert, one of Traditional Home's most popular interior designers, offers expert advice on finding the perfect colors and patterns to enliven any room in your house. Gorgeous photos show you how to choose colors that harmonize and patterns that bring it all together. Betsy makes it easy to brighten your home with fresh, yet classic colors and patterns.
Customer Reviews:
How to combine patterns.......2007-05-13
Betsy Speert is my very favorite designer. I read EVERY word of this book. It is my Bible! After reading this book, you will know how to layer pattern on pattern. Thank you Betsy!
Elegant and very informative oeuvre.......2007-03-02
This is one of the most impressive presentations I've seen of beautifully designed rooms and clearly explained basic design principles. I enjoyed and learned from every minute I spent looking at this book! Especially learned quite a bit about jazzy color combinations. I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next volume. Such a handsome edition. It looks great on my coffee table.
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Title: Warren Kimble: Amercian Folk Artist subtitle: His life, His Art & Collecions with Inspirations and Patterns for Creative American Folk Crafts.
Discover the unique world of America's foremost living folk artist.
128 pages
$24.95
8 1/4" x 10 7/8," hardcover
Over 200 full-color photos & illustrations
Art
Antiques and Collectibles
Folk Crafts & Projects
Customer Reviews:
A "must" for all Warren Kimble fans.......2000-08-04
Folk artist Warren Kimble's works are displayed in a well-rounded title which supplements biographical information and interviews with the living artist with examples of his works and insights on his artistic techniques. It's unusual to find an art presentation which includes step-by-step suggestions for understanding some of the basic techniques involved: Warren Kimble: American Folk Artist holds everything under one cover.
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When choosing fabric for home furnishings, most people play it safe and decide on subtle patterns or plain colors, leaving a room looking rather bland. The Pattern Book urges us to be braver and bolder in our choice of fabrics and patterns by helping us practice the art of mixing and matching patterns and colors. The book explains the theories behind successful pattern mixing and, most importantly, provides pattern swatches so that readers can begin putting the theories into practice.
The bulk of the book is the 120 fabric swatches contained inside. They're grouped by pattern type, based on the most natural and likely combination of patterns: large-scale and floral fabrics, stripes, and textured or small patterns. The swatch groups lie side by side for easy matching. Readers can flip through the swatches to choose the colors, textures, and patterns that appeal to them and that coordinate with the other fabrics they've chosen. All of the fabrics shown in the book can be purchased using the contact details on the back of each swatch but, as the book points out, the object is to make homeowners feel confident enough to be able to match any fabric patterns, not just the ones in the book.
The book provides tips on using the various patterns to best effect. For instance, textured patterns are a safe bet for the "pattern timid" because they add only a slight, raised pattern without overwhelming with color. Homeowners with a small room would do better to use large-scale patterns, rather than small patterns, to make the room seem cozier. The book also lays down a set of ground rules that will provide nervous beginners with some helpful guidelines. By using The Pattern Book, homeowners should begin to feel comfortable, even excited, about combining patterns in their home. --Kris Law
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The Pattern Book, a follow-up ?to Chronicle Books' best-selling home-style guide The Color Book, is an innovative and ?practical tool that takes the worry and frustration out of choosing and combining patterns. ?With their richness, vibrancy, and texture, patterns can radically change the atmosphere ?of any room. But picking the right patterns to use can be an intimidating process. Now, ?with The Pattern Book, choosing pattern combinations is as easy as flipping a page. A ?three-way, split-page section makes it easy to see what a woven taffeta couch will look ?like with floral throw pillows, or how well a silk damask-covered chaise will go against a ?striped wall. The perfect design guide for people of all tastes, The Pattern Book offers a ?broad range of contemporary and traditional wallpaper and fabric patterns. Each fabric ?swatch includes full purchasing details and suggestions on where and how to use it. This ?comprehensive book provides a guide to using patterns, plus examples ?of classic pattern combinations, professional tips for combining patterns, and a glossary ?of the various pattern types seen in ?the book. With its resourceful text and innovative mix-and-match design, The Pattern ?Book is a simple and fun way to experiment with patterns before taking the plunge.
Customer Reviews:
good for getting a feel for different pattern combinations.......2000-03-04
I was really excited when I ordered the book, because I thought the idea of showing how different patterns looked with each other was a great idea. However the text was very confusing, and still didn't give me a clue on how to mix and match fabrics. The author divided all patterns into 3 categories which I felt were too broad and rather vague, and the samples shown in the book aren't to scale. How can you really mix and match fabrics without proper scale? The book that I really like is "Fabrique Technique," as it gives you all the elements, such as scale, contrast, texture, etc. to use with each fabric selected. It also gives a "formula" for using multiple fabrics in a room, with worksheets and stickers. .
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35 quick and easy quilts and projects to decorate your house in French Country, Garden Country and Tropical styles; beautifully illustrated throughout with many full-color photographs; patterns and yardage requirements included. This is a delightful book in the Debbie Mumm tradition!!
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Victoria At Home with Roses pays tribute to this wondrous flower in all its incarnations, from rosebuds on the bedroom wallpaper to intricate needlepoint upholstery on the sofa, from bold china patterns to shy embroidered linens, from painted heirloom furniture to homemade potpourri. The rose has the power to create an "English cottage" look; transform the living room into a wedding celebration; set the table for tea for two or a Christmas banquet for twenty. It sweetens both bed and bath with rose-patterned linens and scents of rosy sachets and pomanders. And, of course, it makes even the tiniest garden sublime, turns the simplest bouquet into a masterpiece. More than 120 photographs stand as eloquent proof of the wonder and beauty of this flower at home.
Customer Reviews:
Victoria Roses & Dreams.......2000-08-01
I highly recommend this book. As usual, the Victoria people present every thing in its best light. The photographs are so beautiful, that you feel drawn in. The charm of the book is insurmountable.
I always thought that any flower petals on tables needed to be cleaned up immediately. Somehow, in Victoria, what looks messy in my house is very chic in theirs. This is the essense of the book. It allows the reader to enter a simpler, more charming time. Most of us who have carted kids around, tried to keep our homes clean and still manage to work a full-time job yearn for this. It reminds us of our mothers or grandmothers and the stories they told us. It allows us to spend a few minutes enjoying a dream.
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With beautiful photographs and clear instructions, this new Laura Ashley book inspires readers as it show them the newest, most versatile ways to achieve a onderful range of colors in the home. The book emphasizes crafts such as patchwork, applique, decoupage, and wreath-making, allowing readers to make excellent use of left-over materials and knickknacks.
Customer Reviews:
Great do it yourself ideas.......2000-06-26
I found the book to be mesmerizing and full of do-it-yourself techniques. In addition, it provides detail steps from start to finish on each project. Also, the book presents a number of innovative methods to completing what appears to be difficult, but simple tasks.
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Guide to Pattern & Color: Decorating Ideas for Your Home (Home Magic)
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A comprehensive guide to understanding the use of colour and pattern when decorating your home's interior. The extensive use of four-colour photography exemplifies various colour schemes in a wide variety of decorating styles. The reader will gain an understanding of how a room may be altered by colour placement and amount, as well as by the texture and pattern found within colour choices.
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Very helpful for the everyday person.......2002-05-08
This book was very simple and easy to use. It is FULL of pictures and guides which I found very helpful. Many of the ideas are perfect for getting started. A few of the more difficult concepts were way over my head but this book was very helpful to me when I chose color schemes for my new home. Not only can you get help with matching up color schemes, the book was also very helpful in identifying mood colors so that each room is inviting and makes people feel comfortable. I would recommend this book to anyone in need of paint, wallpaper or other color medium help.
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