British Interior Design Since 1925 presents the first critical history of interior design in Britain as a profession distinct from architecture. Set against a century of social, cultural, political and economic change, it considers both commercial interior design and domestic decoration, showing how designers responded quickly and imaginatively to changing tastes and ways of life.
The story moves from the Art Deco interiors of the Savoy and Claridge's through post-war modernism, the Royal Festival Hall, 1980s retail design and the clubs and restaurants of the 1990s, before reaching contemporary offices and homes. Richly illustrated and wide-ranging, this is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in how British interiors have shaped modern experience.
Product details
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 192
- Dimensions: 190 x 250 mm
- Illustrations: 96 colour and 49 black-and-white illustrations
- Publication date: 17 November 2025