New York School of Interior Design: Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces

"An essential text for all students of design . . . [and] inspiration and intel for those simply interested in the art and practice." --Alexa Hampton, from the foreword

From the nation's top college for interior design comes a definitive design school in a book and a fabulous reference for decorating the home. In the past decade, New York School of Interior Design, which was founded in 1916, has drawn a large crossover audience of passionate decorating enthusiasts and hobbyists--many of them private homeowners who know that thinking like a professional is the surest way to achieve a magnificent home.
 
This lavishly illustrated and highly detailed interior design bible provides a comprehensive education on home design and decor, from color theory principles to space-specific considerations (choosing furniture for a living room) and collaborating with architects and other professionals for the best results. Built on the Home Study Course that is the foundation of the school's curriculum, this book offers an unparalleled mastery of the key elements of enduring design, rendering it the only book you'll ever need.

• Interior Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from America's Finest Designers on the Art of Decoration
• The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book updated & revised: Everything Interior Designers Need to Know Every Day
• The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details
• Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves
• Living with Pattern: Color, Texture, and Print at Home
• Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces, Third Edition
• Living with Color: Inspiration and How-Tos to Brighten Up Your Home
• Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life
• The Business of Design: Balancing Creativity and Profitability (business and career guide to creating a successful design firm)
• Atmosphere: the seven elements of great design