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Historical information plus design ideas and advice for a Victorian vintage home. [Praise for the UK edition:] Well-researched and documented... Essential for anyone interested in Victorian design and decoration. - Library Journal The Victorian House Book is a fascinating and essential guide to a rich and varied design age. The book details numerous interior and exterior styles -- from the High Victorian and Queen Anne Revival to the Classical and Gothic -- and showcases homes from the United States and Great Britain. Full of inspiring ideas and fascinating information, the book is organized room by room including conservatories, libraries and billiard rooms. More than 500 color photographs and 1,500 line drawings show the beauty and elegance of Victorian homes and reveal details of their architectural features. A wide range of design elements is examined, including: House styles and plans Traditional colors and finishes Construction features Furniture styles Roofs and gables Ceilings and fireplaces Wallpapers and upholstery Decorative glass and moldings Curtains and floor coverings Railings and ironwork. The Victorian House Book also includes a trouble-shooting guide with information and advice on renovation techniques and care and maintenance. A source list provides the names, addresses and websites of manufacturers and suppliers.

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Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554073715
ISBN-13
9781554073719
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63635366

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Book Title
Victorian House Book : a Practical Guide to Home Repair and Decoration
Author
Robin Guild
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Decoration & Ornament, Reference, Buildings / Residential, Historic Preservation / General, Decorative Arts, History / General
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Design, House & Home, Architecture
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
12.2in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
9.2in
Item Weight
0.1 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
T
Edition Number
4
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This book is the best guide available. It includes detailed descriptions of all aspects of Victorian construction methods, as well as precise sketches of all the elements of true Victorian-style decor, from wallpaper to doorknobs., [This] is a beautiful hardcover book that allows homeowners a chance to learn how their houses can be adapted to modern living without losing the character they love... The book...is organized so the homeowner would find it useful - from foundation to roof and room by room. It offers a practical guide to various Victorian styles, furnishings and decorations., In this comprehensive workbook, interior designer Robin Guild takes you through every room in the Victorian house, explaining how to recognize original fixtures and fittings, and suggesting ways you can use them to put a personal stamp on your home while staying true to its Victorian origins. He also provides details on how to modernize features to meet the convenience and comfort demands of the 21st-century homeowner. Drawing on his professional experience, the expertise of an advisory panel of architects and historians specializing in Victorian architecture, and the vast array of resources in this book, Robin helps you decide what changes or improvements to make, which should come first, and how to work through them all step by step., The book...is organized so the homeowner would find it useful - from foundation to roof and room by room., Robin helps you decide what changes or improvements to make...and how to work through them all step by step., Victorian homes are well known for their rich detail, and that's apparent here through the photographs, text and...architectural drawings., This book serves two purposes: It can inspire those who wish to lovingly restore or sensitively alter a fine, old 19th-century home and offers instructions for those who might execute the plan. Victorian homes are well known for their rich detail, and that's apparent here through the photographs, text and handy architectural drawings dealing with everything from floor plans to baluster profiles.
Table of Content
Preface Chapter 1: The Victorian Inspiration Standard House Types Chapter 2: Exterior Features The Masonry House The Row House The Balloon Frame House The Front Entrance External Walls Roofs and Gables Exterior Color Schemes Decorative Ironwork Windows Chapter 3: Fixtures and Fittings Planning Ahead Halls, Stairs and Landings Interior Walls, Ceilings and Their Dressings Joinery Bookshelves and Cabinets Fireplaces Floors and Floor Finishes Tiles Decorative Glass Lighting Brassware, Metalwork and Porcelain Fittings Chapter 4: Decorating in the Victorian Style Period Decoration Color and Paint Effects Wallpapers Carpets and Floor Coverings Curtains and Blinds Furniture and Upholstery Drawing Rooms Dining Rooms Studies, Libraries and Billiard Rooms Chapter 5: Kitchen and Bathrooms Kitchens Bathrooms Chapter 6: The Private Rooms Bedrooms and Nurseries Chapter 7: Gardens Railings and Garden Walls Gazebos and Summer Houses Conservatories Furnishing the Garden Technical Advice Chapter 8: Keeping Faith with the Past Assessing the Condition The External Inspection The Internal Inspection Structural Alterations Conversions Additions Heating and Insulation Energy Conservation Adapting Victorian Fixtures and Fittings Care and Maintenance Suppliers of Goods and Services Museums and Associations Bibliography and Picture Credits Index Acknowledgements
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2008-295613
Dewey Decimal
728/.370288
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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