Retro Style
The 50s Look for Today's Home
Published on 6. July 2000
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-304-35436-8 (ISBN)
Description
This modern take on the styles of the 50s defines the retro palette, materials and patterns, and provides tips on sourcing essential furniture classics and all the accessories to recreate the 50s look in the modern home. The book includes ten simple but stunning projects.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
200 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 240 mm
Weight
845 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-304-35436-8 (9780304354368)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction and setting the scene; colour and paint; pattern; materials and texture; walls; floors; window dressing; furniture; tableware; lighting; accessories; putting the look together; projects - metallic-effect painted furniture, decoupage storage boxes, chenille animal print throw, postcards under perspex border, gingham floor cloth, plastic bead curtain, bamboo and rattan coffee table, tropical fruits placemats, woven plastic string lamp shade, silk scarf wrap cushions.