A History of Interior Design Fifth Edition van John Pile, Judith Gura and Drew Plunkett is an English-language reference work on interior design. This book provides a comprehensive overview of 6,000 years of history of interior spaces, suitable for students, professionals, and enthusiasts in interior design, architecture, and art history.
The fifth edition includes more than 730 images, of which over 300 are new or color versions of previously black-and-white photos. This edition pays additional attention to female designers and architects, more in-depth coverage of furniture, product design, and decoration, and a range of modern styles worldwide. The final chapter discusses the influence of technology, preservation, and ethical sourcing.
This reference work covers the field of interior design within the broader context of architecture and design history and connects to topics such as Architecture: interior design, History of architecture, ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General.