Materials

Unlike superficial transformations with paper or paint, these materials create effects that are more than skin-deep. But their success depends on a through understanding of their practical and aesthetic qualities. Materials is not only inspirational, it is also a reference book, describing all the materials you could hope to use - wood, stone, brick, tile, glass, metal, concrete, plaster, synthetics, leather and linoleum. With concise information and visual references for each, it provides all the practicalities needed to make the appropriate choice, together with a wealth of stimulating ideas to help you put together a successful decorating scheme.