Wallpaper: The Ultimate Guide [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

"Sandwiched between the chapters are the 143 full-page examples of the guide available ... even if you're not planning to redecorate, you'll understand the appeal of Wallpaper: The Ultimate Guide by Charlotte Abrahams." - The Scotsman Magazine, 3rd October 2009
-- The Scotsman Magazine, 3rd October 2009

"Covers everything from history to hanging advice." - Homes & Gardens, November 2009
-- Homes & Gardens, November 2009

"Most impressive is the collection of 150 fill-size reproduction of the best contemporary wallpapers with detailed information of where to buy each." --Telegraph magazine, 24th October 2009

"There is no doubt that wallpaper is enjoying something of a renaissance, and Charlotte Abrahams ably captures the zeitgeist ...with a look at current trends, before deconstructing teh history of each theme."
--House & Garden, November 2009

Wallpaper has never been more desirable. Throughout their 300-year history, patterned paper wallcoverings have alternated wildly between being absolutely 'of the moment' or totally out of fashion. Recently, after more than a decade of blank white walls and minimalism, wallpaper has made a grand comeback - and its popularity shows no signs of abating. In this stunning book - the ultimate guide to wallpaper - Charlotte Abrahams gets to the heart of the exciting contemporary wallpaper scene. Dividing the book into the three main areas of design - pasted pictures, fabulous florals and architectural illusions - she starts each section with what is happening now, then traces the history back through the key moments, developments, designers and manufacturers to the origins of the style. New young designers and established manufacturers, funky new layered images and classic designs, the latest visual technology and hand-painted historical scenes - all are discussed and illustrated. Each section also explains how to use this type of wallpaper in a variety of ways and rooms to obtain different effects. Expert advice on working out colour schemes, mixing florals with geometrics, using large and small prints, zoning and other techniques is included. Each section ends with full-page photographs of the 48 best wallpapers in this area (a mix of contemporary and classic). Over 200 wallpapers are included and every one is itemised in an illustrated source list giving details of design and manufacturer, with contact details, websites and where to purchase. All the wallpapers featured are available worldwide. Illustrated throughout with stunning wallpaper designs and beautiful rooms, this book really will be the ultimate guide to wallpaper.

Charlotte Abrahams is a fashion and design journalist who writes regular pieces for the Weekend section of the Saturday Guardian newspaper, articles on homes and shopping for Elle Decoration and the Observer magazine and design-related features for a variety of other magazines, newspaper and catalogues. She sits on the judging panels for design shows including Origin (formerly the Chelsea Crafts Fair), Lustre, the RSA Ceramic Futures Award, Design Nation, New Designers and Top Drawer, and is also asked to select products for international trade fairs. Author Location: Gloucestershire