The Decoration of Houses Chapter III - Walls

In which the delicate art of proportion and symmetry is revealed as the subtle backbone of architectural grace, influencing not only the aesthetic but also the comfort of a room's interior design. The chapter further explores the noble traditions and materials of wall-decoration—fresco, panelling, and tapestry—emphasising their harmonious relationship with architectural lines and cautioning against the commonplace but lesser merits of wall-paper and fabric hangings.