The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details

$19.32$60.00 (-68%)

With a foreword by Miles Redd, this luxurious decorating resource trains the eye to recognize enduring, quality home goods and to use them to dazzling design effect.

Quality matters. Just as a home’s foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made?

Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world’s greatest experts. Weaving together the insights and guidance of dozens of wallpaper and paint specialists, textile fabricators, accessories artisans, and interior designers, Lemieux has curated an unparalleled education in recognizing the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. Hundreds of elegant home interiors—both iconic examples from the past and stunning residences today–represent the range of luxurious and customized environments that can be created with fine décor.

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The NY Times says chockfull of inspiring interiors. Good design is truly the sum of its parts.The NY Times says chockfull of inspiring interiors. Good design is truly the sum of its parts.

Photo of a reading nook with red walls, a black table and décor and a window with a forest viewPhoto of a reading nook with red walls, a black table and décor and a window with a forest view

Photo of a round blue tufted couch with a gold accent table, magazines, and photo frames Photo of a round blue tufted couch with a gold accent table, magazines, and photo frames

Photo of a yellow and white tiled bathroom with black mirror, pedestal sink, shower and tubPhoto of a yellow and white tiled bathroom with black mirror, pedestal sink, shower and tub

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter (September 6, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0770434290
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0770434298
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.28 x 1.63 x 11.25 inches

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Customers find the book visually appealing with nice photos and colors. They find it informative and a good resource for interior design enthusiasts. Many consider it a great gift and worth the purchase price. However, opinions differ on the content quality, with some finding it rich and inspiring, while others feel it’s boring or simply showing items acquired.

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With a foreword by Miles Redd, this luxurious decorating resource trains the eye to recognize enduring, quality home goods and to use them to dazzling design effect.

Quality matters. Just as a home’s foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made?

Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world’s greatest experts. Weaving together the insights and guidance of dozens of wallpaper and paint specialists, textile fabricators, accessories artisans, and interior designers, Lemieux has curated an unparalleled education in recognizing the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. Hundreds of elegant home interiors—both iconic examples from the past and stunning residences today–represent the range of luxurious and customized environments that can be created with fine décor.

From the Publisher

The NY Times says chockfull of inspiring interiors. Good design is truly the sum of its parts.The NY Times says chockfull of inspiring interiors. Good design is truly the sum of its parts.

Photo of a reading nook with red walls, a black table and décor and a window with a forest viewPhoto of a reading nook with red walls, a black table and décor and a window with a forest view

Photo of a round blue tufted couch with a gold accent table, magazines, and photo frames Photo of a round blue tufted couch with a gold accent table, magazines, and photo frames

Photo of a yellow and white tiled bathroom with black mirror, pedestal sink, shower and tubPhoto of a yellow and white tiled bathroom with black mirror, pedestal sink, shower and tub

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter (September 6, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0770434290
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0770434298
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.28 x 1.63 x 11.25 inches

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13 Reviews For This Product

  1. by Sarah

    Beautiful book!
    This book is stunning inside and out! Vibrant pictures throughout! This book would be perfect to display on an open book rack! Mine was slightly damaged in shipping but I kept it.

  2. by PrivateConsumer

    Beautiful
    Beautiful book. Great addition

  3. by mannae

    Didn’t know I needed this book
    Beautiful photos, in-depth history broken out in categories, great inspiration.

  4. by Kim & Rob Richardson

    This is a beautiful coffee table book
    I love the beautiful photography in this book as well as the wonderful ideas it has given me for my newly built home. It is lovely, located on my coffee table opened and placed in my yellow acrylic stand. I love it!

  5. by Kjb

    Perfect gift
    …for the younger adult who appreciates The Finer Things. Lovely detailed book full of information & nice photos.

  6. by Olivia

    Beautiful book but shipping issues
    Love the book and images however it was shipped without wrapping and there were some smudges on the cover.

  7. by Karrie

    The Cabinet: The Finer Things Book
    Good book.

  8. by DJ Thompson

    Great Buy
    I bought this book as an accent book to the Tom Ford Books I bought! I love this book!

  9. by Susana Peixoto

    Vou me inspirar para decorar a minha casa e usar como livro decorativo. Ele é grande e lindo. Amei!!

  10. by Hola, me llegó muy aplastada y no se levanta el Foam de una parte en ambas camas que pedí.

    Muy padre todas las imágenes

  11. by Yoyo

    Lovely book overall, however the quality of the photographs used is inconsistent. Some are high-resolution at full-page, others are slightly low-resolution at this scale. This was a let down for me and I am contemplating returning the book. On one hand the book seems comprehensive, on the other hand it seems to depict a rather biased design style.

  12. by Molly

    I like the layout of this book which gives helpful guidance on different interior design aspects. The most beautiful houses clearly shown, lovely illustrations just a pleasure to read.

  13. by Jennifer Fitzgerald

    I saw this stunning book in Chapters/Indigo for $75. This was $61. It arrived in less than 24 hours. I bought it as a decor piece. I had to hide the little cable box in a decorative jewelry box and elevated it with a couple of books. It’s perfect with my gold and white bedroom decor. Book is pristine. Well packed in the box. The cover is textured, more of an orangey gold and creams. Lots of different styles and famous designers. A must have.

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The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details

The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details

$19.32$60.00 (-68%)

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