A comprehensive resource for understanding the categories of consumer goods for the home and the raw products utilized to make them, Know Your Home Furnishings, Second Edition, is a must-have for interior designers, merchandisers, product developers, retailers, and consumers. This book will enable students to understand the major categories of home furnishings and the diverse consumer demand for fashionable and functional products. This new edition is up to date with all the latest industry trends and important people. With new material covering kitchenware, electronics, window treatments, and historical furniture, Know Your Home Furnishings is more indispensable than ever.