DECOR DREAMING

Whether you’re renovating or simply looking for a quick change, these books will get the ideas flowing. By Roberta Thatcher

TRISHA GUILD’S PAINT BOX

By Tricia Guild with Amanda Back and photography by James Merrell, Quadrille, R520

With decades of running famed fabric house Designer’s Guild behind her, Tricia Guild has dedicated her life to colour, pattern and texture, producing collections of paint, fabric and wallpapers from her own signature colour palettes. In this inspiring and practical book the designer lifts the lid on her “paint box”, providing visual inspiration, expert advice and 45 bespoke palettes for readers. Paging through projects and palettes, you will discover not only where Tricia’s inspiration comes from, but most importantly, how to replicate these palettes in your own home. Interesting, inspirational but above all practical and useful, the book is packed with tips such as how to use plains, patterns and texture, or how to balance colours, and create different effects.