Principles of Home Decoration, with Practical Examples
1903
Principles of Home Decoration, with Practical Examples, written by Candace Wheeler and first published in 1903, is an instructional guide on interior design. The book explores the relationship between decoration and architecture, emphasizing the importance of personal expression and women's roles in creating beautiful spaces. Wheeler discusses color, materials, and the harmony between aesthetics and functionality, providing a philosophical outlook on decoration as an art form. This work is notable for its early advocacy of individual taste in American home decoration.
