Pattern - Couverture souple

Tricia Guild is one of the world s foremost interior designers, known for her bold and original fabric and wallpaper collections and her extraordinary ability to use colour - and pattern in decoration. In her new book she shares the secrets of her longstanding fascination with pattern. Tricia is inspired by fabrics and designs from all over the world and from every period of history checks and stripes from Scandinavia; silks, brocades and damasks from the Silk route; vibrant ethnic prints from the tropics; painterly designs from Chinese and European porcelain; the rich history of botanical illustration; the bold abstracts and geometric patterns of contemporary painters. Tricia explores all aspects of pattern from woven to printed, from embroidered to embellished and delves into their past to discover their origins, and at the same time dipping into other cultures to discuss their current inspirations. Drawing on examples from her own designs, Tricia demonstrates the astonishing impact that pattern can have on the energy and mood of a room. She shows how to use pattern successfully, giving hints and tips on what to bear in mind. With stunning original photography by James Merrell and a text rich in insights from the designer s own experience, this is a must-have compendium for everyone interested in contemporary interior design.

Tricia Guild founded Designers Guild in London in 1970. The company has since achieved international renown for its innovative fabrics, wallpaper and home furnishings, which are now available in more than 40 countries worldwide. Tricia has sat on the Craft Council and is an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Art. Her books have been translated into more than 10 languages and published throughout the world selling more than 500,000 copies. They include Tricia Guild on Colour, Painted Country, Tricia Guild in Town, Cut Flowers, White Hot, Think Colour, Inspirations and Tricia Guild Flowers.