In France, the décorateur ensemblier envisions space as a harmony of colors, textures, materials and workmanship. Creations - conceived as total works of art - encompass not only the traditional components of interior design such as furniture and objects, carpets, textiles and lighting, but often decorative architectural features - passementerie, painting and sculpture as well, with the idea that such artistic expressions are integral to the aesthetic unit of a particular scheme. - Frances Schaefer