Essential color
Subtitle: the back to basics guide to home design, decoration & furnishing
By: Terence Conran
Publisher: Conran Octopus; Distributed in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hachette Book Group; Conran
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781840915730; 9781840915679
Subjects: Color; Interior decoration; Color in interior decoration; Interior design
Other titles: Terence Conran, essential color
Description: If you want to introduce color into your home but are too scared to take the plunge, Conran guides you through how to get started.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Understanding color. How color works ; Color language ; Getting inspired ; Warm colors ; Green ; Cool colors ; Neutrals ; Naturals; title: Color schemes. Basic considerations ; Sample boards ; Ready-made palettes ; Accent ; Focal point ; Background ; Coordination ; Tones & shades ; Harmonious schemes ; Complementary schemes ; Vibrant schemes ; Graphic schemes ; Living areas ; Kitchens ; Eating areas ; Bedrooms ; Bathrooms ; Children's rooms ; Hallways, entrances & stairs; title: Practical color. Basic considerations ; Material character ; Paint ; Paper ; Fabric ; Flooring ; Lighting ; Fittings & fixtures; Display.