Interior design and decorating

Get inspired! Browse the latest trends in interior design, get a feel for authentic historical designs, or branch out and enjoy some international styles. Learn how to DIY. Find out the tricks and tips for successful renovations and maintenance.

Useful shelf (Dewey) numbers:

600 - Building - how to

643.7 - House renovation, DIY

684 - Furnishings - eg. wooden furniture, curtains

690 - Buildings

693 - Materials - eg. masonry, bricks, tiles, concrete

694 - Carpentry

696 - Utilities - eg plumbing

698 - Detail finishing - eg. painting, paper hanging, floor coverings

747 - Interior decoration

747.2 - Historical and geographical examples - eg. Renaissance period, Paris interiors

747.3 - Ceilings, walls, doors, windows

747.4 - Flooring

747.5 - Drapery, upholstery, rugs and carpets

747.7 - Decoration of specific rooms - eg. bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens

747.8 - Decoration of specific types of buildings - eg. public, religious, educational

747.9 - Specific decorations - eg. lighting, colour, special occasions, house plants