An essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in interior design, the decorative arts, architecture, and art history. A History of Interior Design tells the story of 6,000 years of domestic and public space. It's an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in interior design, the decorative arts, architecture, and art history. This fully updated fifth edition includes More on the contributions of women designers and architects, additional coverage of furniture, product design, and decoration, numerous new examples of diverse modern styles from around the world, over 700 images, more than 300 of which are new or color replacements for black and white photos, and an extra final chapter focusing on the influence of the latest technology and current thinking on the importance of conservation and ethical sourcing. 478 pages hc