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Interior Design by J F Pile Interior Design by J F Pile
544pp, 137 colour illus. 552 b&w illus. All types of interior design - residential and commercial are explored in this most comprehensive volume. An expanded edition, it utilises the best design solutions of the present to address and anticipate challenges designers face as they enter the 21st century.


Price:  £48.00 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

The Board Space Planning System
2001. The board is a portable planning and design tool created to save you valuable time and effort. This system uses graphically detailed magnetic symbols that represent the most popular shapes, sizes and styles of both residential and office furnishings.

The Board Space Planning System

Perspective for Interior Designers by J Pile Perspective for Interior Designers by J Pile
160pp, 135 b&w and 202 colour illus, bibliography and index. Designed for students and professional interior designers, this guide to perspective drawing teaches the reader how to draw interiors quickly by means of a basic formula. Reprinting - available in February 2002.


Price:  £16.95 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

Draw Interiors by Mary Seymour
1998. 48pp, illus. This book provides straightforward information on materials and techniques, with step by step drawings and advice on composition and perspective.


Price:  £3.99 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)
Draw Interiors by Mary Seymour

A Handbook for Interior Designers by Jenny Gibbs A Handbook for Interior Designers by Jenny Gibbs
1997. 112pp, 150 b&w Illus. Seeking to offer a professional approach to interior design, this book describes the whole process from the initial consultation with the client to producing working plans and a final sample board. It contains detailed practical advice on putting together and presenting a workable scheme.


Price:  £14.99 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

Mary Gilliatt's Interior design course by Mary Gilliatt
2001. 224pp, 360 colour photographs. Structured as a complete course in interior design, this text explains the principles of sucessful design through a series of easy to follow modules, complete with tasks and exercises for you to carry out at home. It is divided into two sections: the basics of good design, and styles.


Price:  £25.00 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)
Mary Gilliatt's Interior design course by Mary Gilliatt

Construction for Interior Designers by R Ashcroft Construction for Interior Designers by R Ashcroft
Aimed at assisting practicing and training interior designers, this text considers the basic principles involved in construction, how these principles operate in relation to the external enclosure of a building, and considers the structural elements and materials used in interior construction.


Price:  £27.99 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

The Interior Designers Handbook
New Edition 2000. With many useful addresses and telephone numbers, compiled specifically for both the professional designer and those with an active interest in interior design. Essential for all those in the profession and an excellent reminder of who does what, and where they do it.


Price:  £85.00 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)
The Interior Designers Handbook

The Ultimate Interior Designer by R. Pretty The Ultimate Interior Designer by R. Pretty
256pp, 150 colour photographs, 24 colour illus. and 120 b&w plans and sketches. This highly illustrated guide shows how to create a stylish look to the home, offering general guidance on approaching interior design. It gives a practical room by room analysis with different approaches to each room in the house, suggesting architectrural detailing, appropriate colour ways, soft furnishings and treatments for walls and floors.


Price:  £14.99 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

Metric Handbook Planning and Design Data by D Adler
1999. 2nd edition. Contains 46 chapters dealing with all the principal building types. Also contains information on general aspects of building such as materials, lighting, acoustics and tropical design and all the essential dimensional data.


Price:  £29.99 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)
Metric Handbook Planning and Design Data by D Adler

The "House and Garden" book of essential addresses by Nicolette Le Pelley The "House and Garden" book of essential addresses by Nicolette Le Pelley
1999. 383pp, 130 b&w illus. An updated edition of the sourcebook for interior and garden design and decoration. This directory lists over 3000 specialist suppliers and services, and should be of interest for both professionals and enthusiasts alike.


Price:  £15.99 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

Sketching & Rendering Interior Spaces by Ivo Drpic
176pp, colour illus. A visual book that features a 25 step by step demonstration of sketching and individual details with exactitude. Its instructional approach offers information for beginners as well as some new techniques for advanced design professionals.


Price:  £19.95 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)
Sketching & Rendering Interior Spaces by Ivo Drpic

Interior Design Illustrated by Ching Interior Design Illustrated by Ching
1987. 318pp, illus. Offering a comprehensive introduction to interior design, this volume is unique in addressing the architectural context and functional requirements of interior spaces, as well as details of furnishing and decoration. Not only will beginning interior design students find this book invaluable for its concise and accessible presentation of important concepts, but for experienced practitioners.


Price:  £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 0%)

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