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.

A comprehensive guide to architectural salvage and antiques furnishes information on finishing touches for doors, a survey of vintage lighting, the magic of mantels, the secrets of sinks, stairs and staircases, and stained glass, as well as a discussion on how to incorporate a variety of styles into one's home.

Saving and reusing unique bits and pieces of old buildings and homes becomes a rewarding decorating style with the help of an in-depth examination of the beautiful artistry of the past that describes methods of giving vintage items a new lease on life.

From esteemed author Brian D. Coleman comes a thorough exploration into the origins of the design and philosophy of the Arts & Crafts movement in Great Britain--the roots of which are inspiring a fresh new approach to the more traditional American Arts & Crafts style. Coleman leads an inspiring and beautiful tour of ten of the most historic Arts & Crafts homes in Britain, from William Morris's Red House in England to Macintosh's Hill House in Scotland. Learn about the history, construction, and thoughtfulness of design that give valuable insight into the philosophy of the movement and how it is reinterpreted today. Honesty of construction, attention to detail, and the value of handcraftsmanship are principles of the Arts & Crafts movement first celebrated by William Morris and John Ruskin over one hundred years ago. Other homes featured in the book include the Blackwell (architect M. H. Baillie Scott), Castle Drogo (architect Sir Edwin Lutyens), Craigside (architect Richard Norman Shaw), and Kelmscott Manor (William Morris's holiday home). All homes featured in the book are open to the public and maintained as museums and tributes to the artistry. Contact information is provided for each house, which provides a helpful tool for planning a visit to this historic area. Brian D. Coleman, M.D., is a practicing psychiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Also an old-house enthusiast, Brian has developed his love for historic restoration into an active second career. He serves as the West Coast editor for Old House Interiors, and is the author of Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage and Antiques, Scalamandre: Luxurious Home Interiors, Classic Cottages, Vintage Victorian Textiles, and The Victorian Dining Room. Brian divides his time between New York and Seattle.

Taking readers through the front doors of one of the most prestigious design houses in the world, the author unravels the story of the Scalamandré fabric manufacturer--a company that has been dedicated to creating historically accurate textiles since 1929. 10,000 first printing.

Product Description: Textiles are an important part of any interior, but one that is frequently overlooked in restorations. See how the author, Brian Coleman, uses vintage Victorian textiles to create a rich and inviting atmosphere. Period textiles on everything from Victorian footstools to portieres are given an inspiring display in the elegant photography by Linda Svendsen...read more

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