Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.15 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561586234 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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-- Omaha World-Herald (Nebraska) February 3, 2005 SECTION: LIVING; Pg. -- The Houston Chronicle January 29, 2005, Saturday SECTION: STAR; Pg. Her book offers inspiration for renovators as well as new-home builders who want to capture the period's essence. 02E;. 8This colorful book deals with all the essential bungalow elements: doors, windows, walls, trim, stairs and built-in furniture
Truly excellent Judith Taunton Press is known for excellent home-related books. Even so, Treena Crochet exceeded my expectations and even my hopes. My home in Port Angeles, WA (the first I've ever owned, at age 70) is a small, very blah 1947 bungalow, but this book gave me many ideas from this more interesting architectural period to give it character, from drawer pulls and kitchen bathroom cabinet hardware and faucets to light fixtures, outdoor light fixtures and d. Excellent inspiration for Craftsman Interiors! This book was invaluable for me in helping to choose decor and colors for my craftsman home. It is full of great pictures of the craftsman style of interior architecture and design, and was a treasure trove of pictures.For a style that isn't the most modern, and can be hard to find good examples online of how to properly and authentically style a craftsman home, this book is tops!. Leander said Unreasonable Repetiveness. Overall, I find this book enjoyable. However, at least one reviewer needs to point out that, presumably because an insufficient quantity of photographs was available at the time the book was in its final editing stage, a number of photographs are simply shown repetitively in this book. For example, the photo on the front cover of the dust jacket appears two times. A window seat demonstrating built-in HVAC appears twice, and a "mudroom" with ch
The numerous examples are from actual homeowners who updated their 17th or 18th century homes with a sense of the past without sacrificing modern amenities or luxuries. It is meant to inspire homeowners to learn about the inherent qualities of these older homes while making it loveable and liveable for themselves in the 21st century.. This book is for homeowners who appreciate the historic character of their old house, whether Colonial, Cape Cod, or Saltbox style
Whether renovating, restoring, expanding, or building new, we all share a longing for the values that hark back to the Arts and Crafts era. This extensive collection of beautifully photographed interior architectural elements is an indispensable source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in these special homes.. Or are they? As Treena Crochet amply illustrates in Bungalow Style, recreating the beauty of these Arts and Crafts gems without sacrificing our modern lifestyles is not only feasible but also deeply rewarding. The lush woodwork, ingenious open plans, and fine finish details are symbolic of a time gone by. Over 300 photographs offer a host of idea