It discusses the effects on interiors of then-current phenomena as the open floor plan, the window wall, television, informal living and dining, the cocktail table, build-in furniture, metal and straw-like furniture, and the one-room apartment.

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Aug 19, 2009 · Betty Pepis was one of those enterprising interior designers who, in the mid-twentieth century, sought to de-mystify the decorating process. (One of her other books is called, Be Your Own Decorator.) During the course of her career, she wrote for and/or edited sections of the magazines McClure, Look, and House and Garden; and The New York Times.

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Instead, what well known 20th century interior decorating authority, Betty Pepis, organized here is the alphabetic vocabulary of designers, trends, styles and artifacts that made up the 1960's home furnishings conversation.

Jan 30, 2016 · This book is designed as a visual guide through the maze of words from many sources that make up the vocabulary of modern interior design.

"In alphabetical order by subject matter - such as: artifact, clerestory, hunt table, Phyfe, space saver, webbing, window treatment -- each photograph is captioned with a detailed explanation. A basic outline of how to decorate a room opens this photographic dictionary."

Read 2 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. In alphabetical order by subject matter - such artifact, clerestory, hunt table, Phyfe, spac…

Feb 4, 1997 · Pepis' designs served as inspiration for Don Draper's apartment in the television show, "Mad Men," in season 5 and beyond -- website.