Sheffield Student Center - Interior Design and Wedding Books for Self-Development.
Interior Design, Wedding & Feng Shui Books for Self-Development
The following is a short list of books that will expand your knowledge and provide some insight into some of the principles and methods of professional Interior Designers, and Wedding and Event Planners.
Interior Design Books
Furniture
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Interior Design: Fourth Edition
John F. Pile
(Prentice Hall Publishers, March 2007) -
Mary Gilliatt's Dictionary of Architecture and Interior Design
Mary Gilliatt
(Watson-Guptill Publishers, September 2004) -
Furniture: World Styles from Classical to Contemporary
Judith Miller
(DK Adult Publishers, September 2005) -
The Style Sourcebook: The Definitive Illustrated Directory of Fabrics,
Wallpapers, Paints, Flooring and Tiles
Judith Miller
(Firefly Books Limited, November 2003) -
Charles Randall's Designer Sketchfile: Draperies, Valances,
Fabric Shades, and Bedding
Charles T. Randall
(Randall International, December 2006) -
The Interior Designers Guide to Pricing, Estimating, and Budgeting
Theo Stephen Williams
(Allworth Press, March 2005)
Drawing/Presentation Techniques
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Color Drawing: Design Drawing Skills and Techniques for Architects,
Landscape Architects, Interior Designers
Michael E. Doyle
(Wiley Publishers, November 2006) -
Architectural Graphics
Francis D.K. Ching
(Wiley Publishers, June 2002)
Architecture
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A World History of Architecture
Marian Moffet
(Lawrence King Publishers, August 2004)
Color
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Color: Messages and Meanings - A Pantone Color Resource
Leatrice Eiseman
(Hand Books Press, November 2006) -
Colors for Your Every Mood: Discover Your True Decorating Colors
Leatrice Eiseman
(Capital Books, August 2000)
Antiques
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Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique Furniture: Illustrated Guide to
Identifying Period, Detail and Design
Tim Forrest
(Bulfinch Publishers, October 1996) -
A Passion for Antiques
Barbara M. Ohrbach
(Clarkson Potter Publishing, October 2004)
Wedding and Event Planning Books
Etiquette
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Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette
Peggy Post
(Collins, December 2005) -
The New Book of Wedding Etiquette: How to Combine the
Best Traditions with Today's Flair
Landscape Architects, Interior Designers
Kim Shaw
(Three Rivers Press, July 2001) -
The New American Wedding: Ritual and Style in a Changing Culture
Diane Meier Delaney
(Viking Studio, November 2005)
How-To/Decor
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Simple Stunning Weddings: Designing and Creating Your Perfect Celebration
Karen Bussen and Ellen Silverman
(Stewart, Tabori and Change, November 2004) -
The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions: Readings, Rituals, Music,
Dancing, and Toasts
Carley Roney and Editors of the Knot
(Broadway, December 2000) -
In Style: Weddings
Editors of In Style
(In Style, January 2006) -
Best of Martha Stewart Living Weddings
Martha Stewart Living Magazine
(Clarkson Potter, December 1999) -
Preston Bailey's Fantasy Weddings
John Labbe, Preston Bailey and Beth Decker
(Bulfinch, November 2004) -
Colin Cowie's Extraordinary Weddings: From a Glimmer of an Idea to a Legendary Event
Colin Cowie
(Clarkson Potter, February 2007) -
Eco Chic Weddings
Emily Elizabeth Anderson
(Hatherleigh Press, January 2007) -
Southern Weddings
Tara Guerard
(Wyrick and Company, December 2006)
