The Pattern Book

The richness, vibrancy and texture of pattern can totally alter the mood of a room, and the use of pattern as a means of enlivening home design is as enduring as ever. Now, with The Pattern Book, the task of choosing which fabric and wallpaper patterns to combine has been made easy. The main section of the book comprises 80 three-way split pages, combining one vertical swatch with two horizontal ones and enabling you to experiment with different pattern combinations prior to purchasing. A wide range of classic patterns in both traditional and contemporary versions are featured, including geometrics, florals, pictorials and motifs, as well as plain fabrics with a patterned weave. Every swatch has been selected from international manufacturers' ranges, and full purchasing details, including information on the different colorways available and the size of pattern-repeat, are provided. The book features a 16-page introduction to using pattern in every room of the house, with suggestions for classic pattern combinations; plenty of professional tips for combining patterns successfully are also given.- A follow-up to Mitchell Beazley's internationally best-selling The Colour Book, which has sold over 175,000 copies - Features 120 different fabric and wallpaper patterns in full colour - The innovative format enables you to experiment with 64,000 pattern combinations - Full purchasing details provided for each swatch