Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0688164676 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A source of both inspiration and practical ideas, Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating profiles six homes and explores indepth the specific elements that contribute to the overall look:color and pattern, fabric, furniture, and finishing touches. townhouse. Readers are given the "big picture" -- an overview of the basic tenets of good design at work -- and then shown how to achieve it.Rather than focusing on a narrow definition of "colonial," Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating features a classic Virginia farmstead, an 1818 Federal period house, a New York City apartment, and a Washington, D.C. The home furnishings chapter illustrates how homeowners have incorporated antiques and reproductions. The fabrics chapter covers slipcovers, window treatments, bed coverings, and rugs. Finally, a chapter on collectibles and finishing touches discusses how everything from artwork to candlesticks contributes to a classic American decor.For a fresh look at home decorating -- and a new perspective on what constitutes classic Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating is thebook of choice!. The homes are located in various regions of the country, and the story behind each captures the owners' passions.A chapter on color and pattern instructs readers on the use of specific elements to enliven a room's dicor -- stenciling, floor paint
COLONIAL HOMES has established itself as an authority on decorating indistinctive, American style.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Rennicke's book takes a look at how the American Colonial style has been interpreted today. The advantage of this book is the availability of Waverly products so that one can achieve exactly the look depicted. In the Waverly book four stylesAEnglish country, clubby elegant, lighthearted and eclectic, and high-style ColonialAare shown for living rooms, bedrooms, and dinning rooms, all sporting Waverly fabrics and wallpaper. Illustrated with pictures of homes in the South, the Midwest, and New England, this book gives an overview of its interpretation of classic American style and then focuses on the use of color, fabric, and the like to explain and depict how to achieve this decorating style. The book from Traditional Home focuses on designers who style a home in the classic look favored by the magazine. From Library Journal These three books are beautifully illu
Catherine S. Vodrey said A sumptuous collection from the pages of COLONIAL HOME. Poor "Colonial Home" magazine. After decades as the premiere magazine of antique American homes, it changed its name to "Classic American Home" and then was out of business in the ad-pages slump that followed September 11th, "A sumptuous collection from the pages of COLONIAL HOME" according to Catherine S. Vodrey. Poor "Colonial Home" magazine. After decades as the premiere magazine of antique American homes, it changed its name to "Classic American Home" and then was out of business in the ad-pages slump that followed September 11th, 2001. It was a great loss to those who love vie. 001. It was a great loss to those who love vie. Love it! This book is very helpful to inspire. Love it!. "My sister was not disappointed because I gave the second copy to her" according to Donna Wolfe. The book I received had a different cover and I already had Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating. My sister was not disappointed because I gave the second copy to her. I do like the information in the book. Quality not the best so I kept the best one.