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This is the ‘must have’ reference for any new designer, decorator, or workroom. Introduced in this book are the basic principles and terminology the soft window treatment specialist needs to know. Included are sections for all of the 11 basic categories of window treatments, and it also includes chapters covering bedding, pillows, soft accessories, and add-on items. Over 300 pages of information, diagrams, useful tables and charts, and blank work order forms that you can copy and use for specifying your own orders.
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Click Here to Preview Chapter 1 "Draperies" (PDF)
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Read below to see what a few leading industry professionals have said about “Elements of Soft Treatments”:
Testimonials:
“I have just reviewed ELEMENTS OF SOFT TREATMENTS and I have to say WOW! This book is presenting the primary information that a new designer, decorator or workroom needs to know. The fine details may vary a little from one window covering specialist to another, but the meat is here and that's what matters. It has a wealth of good professional drawings of window treatments and it's organized well to make it an easy-read and reference book. The fact that it is set up as a text book with questions at the end of each chapter is a major plus. My first response to Kirk was to please get this book into ALL Interior Design curriculums and get it required! It should also be required reading for every new workroom. Thank you, Kirk and Barbara for a job well done!”
-Kitty Stein, WCAA, CWP
“I want to second Kitty's review of this book. At first glance, I thought it was just a beginner's book, but I am now noticing a lot of things that I can go back to almost every day to review, confirm, or remember (who remembers all this stuff in their head?). This book obviously took a lot of time and energy. It is THE complete book of reference for workrooms and designers. I am not a workroom, but as a designer, I know I will be referring to this book often. It's also great to have to explain things to clients.”
- Nika Stewart.
“For those considering and entering the industry, this would be THE manual to read and have in your library. Even for those who have been in the industry for years would benefit from the information. Sometimes we continue to do things for reasons we did not understand fully, but now they are explained. Seasoned veterans can learn--that' s why we continue to attend seminars and stay involved in the industry. We are ALL striving to be better at our profession, and while the learning curve may not be as steep for those who have been in the trenches for some time, we can still benefit from the information.”
-Dian Garbarini, Drapery Pro