Charleston: Architecture and Interiors - Hardcover

Susan Sully

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0941711927 ISBN 13: 9780941711920

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc, 2007

Synopsis

A volume that explores the beautiful houses, gardens, and decorative arts that comprise Charleston, North Carolina's unique charm also includes a source guide listing interior designers, antiques stores, and manufacturers of fine reproductions.

About this title

Synopsis:

From the stately elegance of the Georgian era to the exuberant eclecticism of the twenty-first century, the houses of Charleston, South Carolina are defined by great architecture and elegant design. "Timeless Charleston: Four Centuries of Style" offers an insider's view of the beautiful houses, gardens, and decorative arts that comprise this city's unique charm.This beautifully illustrated volume opens with an overview of Charleston's decorative arts and architecture, followed by a section entitled 'Elements of Charleston Style', describing the colors, textiles, decorative objects, and textures essential to the Charleston interior. 'Period Charleston' explores six great houses that illustrate the traditional styles associated with the city, from Georgian to late Victorian. 'Eclectic Charleston' features six houses that demonstrate the eclectic approach to design that grew out of the post-Civil War era and continues to flourish today. Finally, 'Quintessential Charleston' defines the values that infuse Charleston style, from hospitality to romance. This book concludes with a source guide, listing interior designers, antique stores, and manufacturers of fine reproductions.

From the Inside Flap:

From the stately elegance of the Georgian era to the exuberant eclecticism of the twenty-first century, the houses of Charleston, South Carolina, are defined by great architecture and elegant design. This book offers an insider's view of the beautiful houses, gardens, and decorative arts that comprise the city's unique charm.
This richly illustrated volume opens with an overview of Charleston's decorative arts and architecture, followed by sections entitled Elements of Charleston Style, Period Charleston, Eclectic Charleston, and, finally, Quintessential Charleston. Also included is a source guide to designers, shops, and manufacturers.
This book will inspire and educate readers about the specifics of Charleston's style and the historic and contemporary spirits that infuse it.
SUSAN SULLYSusan Sully is a best-selling author whose publications include The Southern Cottage: From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Florida Keys; Casa Florida: Spanish Style Houses from Winter Park to Coral Gables; New Orleans Style: Past and Present; Charleston Style: Then and Now; and Savannah Style: Mystery and Manners.
A graduate of Yale University with a degree in art history, Susan lectures frequently around the country and contributes articles to many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Southern Accents, Metropolitan Home, Art and Antiques, Town and Country Travel and Coastal Living. She lives in New Orleans.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0941711927
• ISBN 13: 9780941711920
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208