Spectrum opens with a brief introduction by interior design expert Ros Byam Shaw, exploring the history of color as used in interiors. The fabrics and wallpapers that follow are arranged chronologically. This book is a visual analysis of the colors used in furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to now, providing inspiration for designers. It is a simply structured and highly original book that analyses the palettes that have been used by designers in the creation of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to the present.