Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments
“Trompe I'oeil wood inlay, Pompeian frescoes, chinoiserie wallpaper—the rich examples inWalls: The Best of Decorative Treatmentsspan from the historic (Olana’s fanciful stencilwork) to the contemporary (a toile de Jouy bedroom by Jean-Louis Deniot).” ~Elle Decor“…a photographic guide to the best decorative coverings and treatments.” ~Architectural Digest“While the text is really very interesting, I think that what truly makes this book a keeper are the beautiful photos by Tim Street-Porter, Pieter Estersohn, and other photographers. There are images of historical rooms with all kinds of stunning wall treatments (think Caramoor, Beauport, and Schonbrunn) as well as contemporary work by the likes of de Dampierre, Annie Kelly, and Alberto Pinto.” ~Peak of Chic “Interior designer De Dampierre tracks wall treatments over five centuries and the transformative impact of the most common of canvases.” ~Traditional Home “Florence de Dampierre’s aptly names new bookWallstakes the reader on a pictorial tour of some of the most exquisite walls throughout history that you have ever seen.” ~Style of Design