Colour Decoration of Architecture

A practical handbook for anyone who wants to bring colour back into the built environment, this work blends clear instruction with a survey of historic practice. Drawing on examples from Italian frescoes, French palaces, German civic buildings and English churches, the author shows how colour once animated architecture and offers the same principles for today’s decorators, architects and curious homeowners. Practical tips sit alongside thoughtful reflections on why the “grey” aesthetic has dominated for centuries, inviting listeners to reconsider the visual richness that colour can provide.

The book is organized into concise chapters that explore the psychological impact of hue, methods for decorating interiors and façades, and ways to adapt palettes to different materials. Detailed illustrations—both full‑colour plates and half‑tone studies—demonstrate schemes for walls, ceilings and exterior stonework. Throughout, the guide balances historical anecdotes with hands‑on advice, making it a useful companion for students of design and anyone eager to brighten their surroundings.