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Design ideas for your home : inspired by the National Trust / Alison Dalby.

by Dalby, Alison.

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National Trust Books, 2013.

Interior decoration.

Color in interior decoration.

9781907892493 (hc.)

1907892494 (hc.)

176 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Finding inspiration -- Inspired by the past -- Colour -- Pattern -- Texture -- Lighting -- Accessories -- Collections and displays.

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.

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