The difference between a good room and a great one is usually a bunch of things nobody consciously notices.
Published in 1979, Herbert H. Wise’s Attention to Detail is devoted entirely to those things. Nearly one thousand color photographs examine the fixtures, surfaces, hardware, lighting, storage, cabinetry, moldings, and other seemingly minor decisions that somehow determine whether a room feels considered or merely contains furniture. Some of the ideas remain surprisingly useful; others are gloriously, unmistakably 1979. That’s part of the fun. Flip through it for actual design inspiration, use it as a visual reference for interiors from another era, or leave it on the coffee table where a forty-seven-year-old book about hinges and track lighting can inexplicably become one of the more interesting objects in the room.
The Details
Written by Herbert H. Wise
Originally published in 1979
Vintage hardcover
159 pages
Nearly 1,000 color photographs
Explores home design, remodeling + interior details
Features lighting, flooring, cabinetry, storage, bathroom fixtures, moldings, hardware + more
Vintage / pre-owned
Good condition
Shows evidence of previous use + age
Please expect minor wear consistent with a vintage book
