The Life of the House: How Rooms Evolve

Name: The Life of the House: How Rooms Evolve
Brand: Rizzoli
SKU: 9780847838561-G
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By Henrietta Spencer-Churchill

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Respected author and designer Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill's newest book inspires us to incorporate time-tested design principles into modern living. A noted authority on period homes and historic styles, Henrietta Spencer-Churchill celebrates the life of great rooms over the years and the evolution of their architectural features and interior decoration. Featuring a stunning selection of historic homes in both England and the United States, The Life of the House reveals the best of architectural and furnishing details from the last three hundred years, with ideas on updating these spaces for modern times. The book is organized by room, including the living room, from formal reception rooms to the modern-day family room; the library, once a gentleman's retreat and now often a home office or den; the dining room, once a formal status symbol, now frequently a casual open-plan room; and the kitchen, once a servants' area, now a multifunctional family space. Chapters on creative modern uses of such traditional rooms as ballrooms and conservatories are also included. With photographs of exquisite interiors from every important historical period and Spencer-Churchill's fascinating text revealing life behind the scenes in these houses, this book is filled with creative ideas on incorporating traditional style into contemporary settings.

Product details

Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 224
Release Date:: 2012-10-02
Publication Date:: 2012-10-02
Publisher:: Rizzoli
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 0847838560
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 1050 g
Height:: 30.9 cm
Width:: 23.4 cm
Thickness:: 2.6 cm

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