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Title: Colonials: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New by Matthew Schoenherr ISBN: 1-56158-564-5 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: March, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Not a book for historical taste
Comment: Readers interested in historically authentic renovations or new construction of colonial, federal or classical revival style houses will not find much of interest in this book. The houses and furnishings pictured for the most part present eclectic blends of contemporary and historic styles. I would describe many of the "colonials" pictured in the book as postmodern eclectic. A number bear no recognizable relation to the colonial style.
The text is typical of what you would see in popular shelter magazines like Southern Living or House Beautiful: pleasant, generally informative and upbeat but not very detailed, and of little interest to more advanced readers.
One should examine this book in a store rather than buying it online, because the content suggested in the title is not what the book contains.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Inspiration!
Comment: My husband and I are in the process of turning our little ranch into a classic center hall Colonial. This book has been such an inspiration, in both text and pictures. The details are superb and the author shows so many variations that we can pick and choose what features we like (and can afford!) while knowing we are still sticking to the traditional style. I would reccommend this book to anyone interested in have a modern "historical" home.
Rating: 5
Summary: more than a coffee table book!
Comment: A wonderful reference book for anyone contemplating a remodel or a new house with colonial styling. The photos are first class, and the text is conversational while providing real information grounded in history. A book to pick up again and again for inspiration. Classy!
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Title: Capes: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling and Building New by Jane Gitlin ISBN: 1561584363 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Traditional Woodwork: Adding Authentic Period Details to Any Home by Mario Rodriguez ISBN: 1561581763 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: December, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home by Russell Versaci ISBN: 1561586153 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Decorating with Architectural Trimwork : Planning, Designing, Installing by Jay Silber ISBN: 1580110789 Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press Pub. Date: 28 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Classic America : The Federal Style and Beyond by Wendell Garrett, Paul Rocheleau ISBN: 0789300249 Publisher: Universe Books Pub. Date: 15 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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