Period Decorating
Author: Mary Gilliatt
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 224
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History of Interior Design and Furniture
Author: Robbie G. Blakemore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 456
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The Abrams Guide to Period Styles for Interiors
Author: Judith Gura
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2005-10-01
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9780810959149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA companion volume to The Abrams Guide to American House Styles provides a detailed guide to diverse period styles, describing thirty-two design styles common around the world, including Colonial, Art Deco, and Modern, as well as their history, trademark design elements and characteristics, color palettes, fabric swatches, furnishings, accessories, and more. Architects & Designers Book Club.
The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors
Author: Judith Gura
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2015-11-19
Total Pages: 497
ISBN-13: 1628924713
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify period styles from the 17th century to the present day. The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that combines depth of content with ease of use. Including examples and analysis on 17th-century Louis XIV through 20th-century Late Modern and each style in between, this new edition is also updated with the latest trends of the 21st century, including computer design, sustainable design, and modern office design. New sidebars interspersed throughout the book offer glimpses into historic design styles from around the globe. Each style section ends with a summary of key characteristics, major designers, and iconic fabrics. This book is an indispensable tool for identifying the trends throughout the history of interior design.
Old House Interiors
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Published: 2009-06
Total Pages: 80
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNational architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
The House Beautiful Furnishing Annual
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Published: 1925
Total Pages: 190
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 114
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNational architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
Designer's Guide to Furniture Styles
Author: Treena Crochet
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780132050418
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor courses in the history of interiors, history of furniture, and furniture design and construction. This image-rich text introduces significant movements in the evolution of the decorative arts, including furniture, design motifs, and accessories related to interior design and architectural settings from the Neolithic Age to the 21st century. It augments the study of art and architectural history by discussing the function and aesthetic purpose of furniture, pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles, mirrors, metalworking, clocks, and wallcoverings; as well as their integration into interior design. The author presents crucial contextual information on political and social events and the technological advances that influenced each period's design trends, and compares objects from different periods, demonstrating how ideas and concepts progress through their stylistic development. Descriptions of period room settings show how the decorative arts complement architecture and interior design. Valuable websites and bibliographic information are provided for further exploration, and a glossary highlights key vocabulary.
The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide
Author: George Hepplewhite
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-05-09
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 0486142671
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMagnificent reproduction of 1788 folio of Hepplewhite furnishings. Classic, highly valued work depicts chairs, stools, sofas, sideboards, beds, pedestals, desks, bookcases, tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes, fire screens, and many other items. 128 plates.
My Soulful Home
Author: Kelly Wilkniss
Publisher:
Published: 2017-07-05
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9781334999086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMy Soulful Home, A Year in Flowers offers detailed instruction for those new to floral arrangements and fresh inspiration to the experienced. Join award winning blogger Kelly Wilkniss as she seeks to elevate the every day with fresh cut beauty, illustrated with 105 gorgeous pictures.
