The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details

This is a very substantial and good looking book. I was lucky enough to get one that wasn't mangled in shipment as most books I've ordered from Amazon are. It's packed full of fabulous photos of gorgeous Interiors. It was 50% off the MSRP of $60 but I wouldn't have felt cheated if I'd paid full price. Fantastic deal and I'm very pleased with the purchase.

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One of the best design books I’ve read in a while. A compilation of some of the best interiors photographed all in 1 book. I own quite a few design books & this is one of my favorites.

A beautifully curated collection that inspires timeless style and elegance. The detailed craftsmanship and rich textures make this a standout resource for design lovers.

This decorative book is simply glamorous. The cover quality is excellent, with a sophisticated finish that really stands out. It’s the perfect addition to my coffee table, giving it a modern and elegant touch. I love it!

This book is awesome! The photographs are plentiful and gorgeous and there's just enough text that makes me want to read it cover to cover. I just received it and am so surprised at how much good info is in here. There's a mix of photographs of interiors with text written about who you need to know, as in "recognizing the major players" in wallpaper, upholstered furniture, ceramics, etc. There's also info about how things are made, so when you look at a fine piece of furniture you know how it's actually created. Very useful information. I was looking for a book that shows how to mix fine antiques and artifacts with some modern pieces. This definitely shows many many examples of this and way more. There are reviews with comments about the cover and how it actually *looks* on your coffee table or bookshelf. It's very attractive, but I can assure you by morning mine will be filled with sticky notes and possibly some highlighting. Use it however you want.

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Lovely book overall, however the quality of the photographs used is inconsistent. Some are high-resolution at full-page, others are slightly low-resolution at this scale. This was a let down for me and I am contemplating returning the book. On one hand the book seems comprehensive, on the other hand it seems to depict a rather biased design style.

I saw this stunning book in Chapters/Indigo for $75. This was $61. It arrived in less than 24 hours. I bought it as a decor piece. I had to hide the little cable box in a decorative jewelry box and elevated it with a couple of books. It’s perfect with my gold and white bedroom decor. Book is pristine. Well packed in the box. The cover is textured, more of an orangey gold and creams. Lots of different styles and famous designers. A must have.

This book is a gem! It is a coffee table book that delivers on all fronts – visuals, text, paper, cover, binding … however it is much more than a coffee table book because of the well conceived project that led to its development: the book provides a very well researched and comprehensive coverage of both the “hardware and software” that make a house a home, including walls, floors, furniture, textiles and accessories, across several functions and materials. The text is highly informative, contains a lot of background information about all of these “finer things”, including how they are made and how their production and utilization have evolved over time. A wealth of knowledge that makes the reading informative as well as useful. The photography is stunning and makes it go back to it, to read the text and/or soak in the beauty of all the “finer things” illustrated. It is really a high quality book, reflective of a high quality endeavour by the author. A great resource for anyone who is interested in interior design and/or in appreciating timeless beauty and/or virtually anyone who is interested in learning about the design, technology and craftmanship of the things that make houses homes. And a stunning, classic piece that elevates any coffee table décor. I am enjoying this book on so many levels and highly recommend it.

I like the layout of this book which gives helpful guidance on different interior design aspects. The most beautiful houses clearly shown, lovely illustrations just a pleasure to read.