Classic Cottages: Simple, Romantic Homes - Hardcover

Coleman, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1586853325 ISBN 13: 9781586853327

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Takes a close-up look at the design, architectural details, decorating possiblities, furnishings, and accessories of a wide array of cottages throughout North America, along with 170 full-color photographs and a host of historical and cultural trivia about the cottage home.

About this title

Synopsis:

A Seattle psychiatrist and California architectural photographer share their enthusiasm for cozy homes. Color photos showcase antidotes to MacMansions in six styles ranging from restored Craftsman bungalows to a futuristic-looking cottage. The text provides historical and cultural context. A list of remodeling and design resources is included. Lack

From the Inside Flap:

Simple, picturesque bungalows, quaint thatched stone and stucco huts, elaborate marble and plaster palaces-all types of homes, even those on wheels, have been called cottages. What makes a home a cottage is its compactness and informality.Loosely defined as any small romantic dwelling, the cottages in Classic Cottages: Simple, Romantic Homes consist of handsomely planned and crafted new homes as well as restored and refreshed older homes-both gentrified for rich contemporary living.The romantic elements that define the traditional cottage-a charming picket fence, colorful frontyard gardens, and an entreating front entry that grabs our eye and imagination-have made cottages a stylish option for those seeking comfy living at affordable prices. Historically, though, the cottage "took to the road" in the 1930s when small travel trailers became second homes as the road-travel industry blossomed. Whether you are looking for a gingerbread gem, a quaint storybook chateaux , or a rolling bungalow, Classic Cottages: Simple, Romantic Homes will convince you that living stylishly cozy is going head to head with living large. Come inside and see.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1586853325
• ISBN 13: 9781586853327
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160