Materials and Interior Design

The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This book examines every aspect of the the use of materials in interior design, from initial concept and selection to visual representation and practical application.The book includes useful step-by-step sequences, information on properties and sustainability, and a list of resources, online archives, and samplelibraries. It is an invaluable practical and inspirational guide for interior design students.

Lorraine Farrelly is an architect and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Portsmouth School of Architecture. Her previous books include Drawing for Urban Design (Laurence King, 2011).

Rachael Brown is a senior lecturer at Portsmouth School of Architecture. Before this, she worked as an interior designer for 15 years.