Edited by Franco Magnani. Studio Vista/Whitney Library of Design © 1975. 156 pages. Hardcover. Full color photographs of 1970s interiors and furnishings. Decorators are attributed more than designers and manufacturers; great visual resource.
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Excerpt:
As our cities have grown progressively larger and more complex and as the total demands placed on urban facilities, including the space we live and work in, exceeds their capacity for supply or satisfaction, so certain restraints are imposed upon our mode of life. This book is full of visual inspiration and practical ideas for overcoming the limitations of space and for escaping from the pressures imposed by an encroaching society.
Interiors for Today has a short but lucid introduction followed by over 120 full-color photographs amplified by long captions. Separate sections are devoted to each type of room -- living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bath, and study -- and a wide range of design possibilities is shown. These suggest how to maximize the potential of any house or flat and show how a spirit of adventure and experimentation will enliven any room, helping to create a relaxed atmosphere.
Practical considerations have fostered a growing trend towards compact and flexible furniture and easy-care wall coverings and upholstery fabrics; a discriminating public has ensured that aesthetic considerations have not been sacrificed. For the professional interior designer and architect who wants to see the newest in contemporary interior design, or the layman who wants fresh ideas for his own decorating, an inspiring source book such as Franco Magnanišs shows how to make best use of the possibilities afforded today.