The last half of the twentieth century saw the emergence, evolution and consolidation of a distinct interior design practice and profession. This book is invaluable for students and practitioners, providing a detailed specialist, contemporary historical analysis of their profession and is beautifully illustrated, with over 200 photos and images from the 1950s through to the present day.




An argument that a distinctive interior design practice emerged in the second half of the twentieth century
An identification of the social and cultural context, and how that has affected the evolution of practice
A distinct narrative that separates the history of interior design from that of mainstream architecture
A comprehensive recording of the significant events and individuals that shaped the evolution
Content based on first hand interviews with practitioners and clients