The Color Design File

Rating:
Summary: Well-done and practical guide
Review: This book contains many useful tips throughout the book and has beautiful photos. The pictures are mostly examples of Loft-style interior decoration, but if you don't like Loft style, the tips contained within the book are still worth the cost of the book.

The first section is titled "Using Color." Geddes-Brown does a great job of covering the basics of color, such as color properties, the color wheel, and how to find and use your colors. She also covers areas that many other color books do not, such as color and light, zoning and defining space, and how textiles influence color perception.

The second and third sections are titled " Neutrals and Naturals" and "the Colors." These two sections show examples of each neutral or color and has information on how to decorate with each color.

The last section titled "Useful Information" has pages for your own notes and sketches, a list of resources, and a place to put your own favorite resources.

Bonus: I like the fact that at the beginning of each section there are pockets for swatches and magazine inspirations. At the end of each section she has a page titled "Finding Inspiration" which has more useful tips.

I recommend this book for anyone, from someone just beginning to explore interior decoration to interior design junkies like myself.