Windows are an integral part of the design and structure of a room. InWindowDressings: BeautifulDraperies andCurtains for theHome, Brian Coleman explores stunning window décor from Palm Beach to Seattle to New York, created by some of the country's most respected designers. Showcasing a wide variety of styles and decoratingphilosophies, Window Dressings reveals how to successfully create the right look for any window in the house.Featuring the work of renowned designers in locations including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco, there are styles and colors to suit practically every taste. Coleman discusses the importance of good curtain and drapery construction, utilizing seventeen beautiful hand drawings to classify and identify specific details. A comprehensive glossary explains terms from cording to cornices so you can converse confidently with your designer or workroom. An extensive resource guide includes designers and sources for finding window hardwarearound the country. Whether you're planning for a traditional living room with a mullioned bay window, a formal dining room withFrench doors, or just a small bedroom with a single window tucked under the eaves, Window Dressings: BeautifulDraperies and Curtains for the Home is the source of inspiration and practical advice that can help.
Brian D. Coleman, M.D., is a practicing psychiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Also an old-house enthusiast, he hasgrown his love for historic restoration into an active second career. He has written numerous articles on historic home design for magazines ranging from Old House Journal to Period Living in the United Kingdom and is the West Coast editor for Old House Interiors. Brian is the author of Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage andAntiques; Details: How to Decorate with Architectural Salvage and Antiques; Scalamandré: Luxurious Home Interiors; Classic Cottages; Vintage Victorian Textiles and The Victorian Dining Room. He divides his time between New York and Seattle.
William Wright, a commercial photographer since 1984, specializes in architectural assignments. Born and raised onLong Island inNew York, Bill moved to Seattle in 1987, where he now lives with his wife, Pauline. Along withprojects commissioned by architects and interior designers, his photography has been featured in numerouspublications including Sunset, Old House Interiors, Romantic Homes, Victorian Homes, and SeattleHomes and Lifestyles. His work can be viewed at www.williamwrightphoto.com.