Minimalism has run its course. At the start of a new century there is now no further need to adopt a severe, understated style to define ourselves as modern. In enthusiastic response, More is More is a beguiling celebration of clutter, colour and decoration in the interior.

Six sections take you through the ingredients involved, starting with sources of inspiration in The Language of Interiors. The introduction of colour signalled the first moves away from the all-white interior and the next section explores its subtle, and then bold, integration. Materials - ranging from polished brass and textured wood grain to more unexpected elements such as coloured tape orstraw - are a crucial part of the interior vocabulary and this section shows how mixing and matching them can enrich a room"s decoration. Looking Back considers the power of past styles, from nostalgic recreations to the influence of design classics andthe impact of retro chic in the modern interior. The objects that define us are then considered in Personal Effects - whether beachcombing finds or family treasures - with examples of how they can be reinvented in a modern context. The final section considers the motivation of the collecting urge in its glorious variety - from casual collections to obsessive hoarding.

introduction

chapter one, one the language of interiors

putting your look together

chapter two colour

being bold with colour

chapter three materials

surfaces, textures and juxtaposition

chapter four looking back

drawing on the past

chapter five personal effects

old treasures in a new context

chapter six collecting

hoarding with style

index and acknowledgements