Surface & finish

By Elizabeth Wilhide

Subjects: Interior decoration, Domestic Architecture, Building materials

Description: A compendium of materials for home design, from the familiar to the cutting edge. Each entry provides a detailed description of the material and the different domestic uses to which it is suited, information on wear and tear, and advice on care - what it is, where to get it, what to do with it. Divided into four parts: Classic, Contemporary, Smart and Sustainable.