"This interior design course combines practical information and artistic inspiration in comprehensive sections that cover each step of the design process, from creating a color palette and planning a lighting scheme to selecting furniture and choosing floor, wall, and ceiling treatments. Divided into two sections, the first examines fundamental design theory and explores function, practicality, and budgeting, and the second half explores specific design elements for every room in the house. Included are solutions for common design problems as well as an extensive glossary of technical terms." Mary Gilliatt is an acclaimed international interior designer who has been a design consultant for major companies, including Liberty of London, and has created her own range of wallpapers and fabric. She is the author of more than 30 bestselling books on decoration and design, including New Guide to Decorating, Introduction to Decorating, and Short Cuts to Great Decorating.