This book provides ideas and projects for using fabrics and textiles in the home. It contains details of all of the fabrics available and their characteristics. It is the textile Bible for the 21st century.Using textiles cleverly is an essential part of interior design and decoration. They give a room, focus and depth and bring warmth and softness to the most unprepossessing space.This book reveals the richness and charm of textiles from all over the world and shows how even the smallest scrap of a beautiful old fabric can enhance an interior. The book shows how textiles have been used around the world throughout history and demonstrates how they can be used today.This book uncovers the secrets of the top designers and features a selection of interiors showing how to use different types of textiles.