Design Ideas For Your Home: With The National Trust

Author: Alison Dalby

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  • : 29.99 AUD
  • : 9781907892493
  • : Anova Books
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  • : March 2013
  • : 228mm X 195mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 29.99
  • : July 2013
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Barcode 9781907892493
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Description

* Draw inspiration from a range of classic properties, from cosy cottages to country houses. * Practical information on working with colour, pattern, texture and light to make the most of your indoor space. * National Trust protects over 300 historic houses across the country, making this beautiful sourcebook a unique reference for decorating your home. National Trust's Alison Dalby draws on some of their most inspiring historic properties and holiday cottages and provides advice and tips on how to use colour in your home, with sections on green, blue, red and yellow to black and neutrals. She looks at how to use pattern with fabrics and wallpapers and describes how to make the most of lighting in your home. Finally, sections on accessories and displays will show you how to style your rooms with your treasured possessions to create your own look. This practical guide is a sumptuous source of creative ideas, revealing how to recreate or adapt some of the National Trust's most gorgeous interiors while retaining your own individual style.

Author description

Alison Dalby is a Senior Press Officer for the National Trust where her remit covers cultural heritage, historic houses and collections. Previously she spent eight years as a freelance journalist specialising in homes and interiors.