The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details


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With a foreword by Miles Redd, this luxurious decorating resource trains the eye to recognize enduring, quality home goods and to use them to dazzling design effect.
Quality matters. Just as a home’s foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made?
Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world’s greatest experts. Weaving together the insights and guidance of dozens of wallpaper and paint specialists, textile fabricators, accessories artisans, and interior designers, Lemieux has curated an unparalleled education in recognizing the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. Hundreds of elegant home interiors—both iconic examples from the past and stunning residences today–represent the range of luxurious and customized environments that can be created with fine décor.

From the Publisher

The NY Times says chockfull of inspiring interiors. Good design is truly the sum of its parts.The NY Times says chockfull of inspiring interiors. Good design is truly the sum of its parts.

Photo of a reading nook with red walls, a black table and décor and a window with a forest viewPhoto of a reading nook with red walls, a black table and décor and a window with a forest view

Photo of a round blue tufted couch with a gold accent table, magazines, and photo frames Photo of a round blue tufted couch with a gold accent table, magazines, and photo frames

Photo of a yellow and white tiled bathroom with black mirror, pedestal sink, shower and tubPhoto of a yellow and white tiled bathroom with black mirror, pedestal sink, shower and tub

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0770434290
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0770434298
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.32 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 1.56 x 11.29 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #7,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Architectural Decoration & Ornament #2 in Interior Decoration & Ornament #17 in Home Decorating (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,997 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) ); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });

Customers say

Customers love the book’s incredible photos and find it a great reference with fascinating history and background information. They appreciate its style, with one customer noting how the author delves deeply into each design category. Customers consider it a beautiful housewarming gift and worth the purchase price, though some report receiving damaged copies.

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