From the nation's top college for interior design comes a definitive design school in a book and a fabulous reference for decorating the home.

In the past decade, New York School of Interior Design, which was founded in 1916, has drawn a large crossover audience of passionate decorating enthusiasts and hobbyists--many of them private homeowners who know that thinking like a professional is the surest way to achieve a magnificent home.

This lavishly illustrated and highly detailed interior design bible provides a comprehensive education on home design and decor, from color...