History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and visiting guests. Learn history and local customs through this charming book's lively text and over 400 color photos. Costumed guides interpret Christmas traditions in some of the thirty, specially decorated houses that are featured, from across America. Both magnificent estates and simple residences offer a variety of styles, tastes, and ideas to inspire your own celebrations. See preserved buildings with illuminated gardens, inviting dining halls and stunning interiors. Enjoy the many efforts on display here that help to make the Christmas season a magical time of sharing, caring, and gratitude.

Product Description: The title Classic & Modern: Signature Style tells how a signature look can be created by fusing together architectural elements from a variety of styles--from classical to minimalist. It does so presenting a beautiful collection of twenty-first century homes that have successfully done just that...read more

Product Description: Architect Andrew Skurman is an unabashed classicist. His award-winning San Francisco-based firm, Andrew Skurman Architects, specializes in designing superbly crafted custom residences inspired by the building traditions of French châteaux, Mediterranean villas, and Georgian country houses...read more

Product Description: Planning and designing a new home is a daunting enterprise for even the most intrepid individuals. From choosing a central design concept to hiring an architect, selecting a structural engineer, and differentiating between such styles as Georgian and Greek Revival, this invaluable resource serves as a guide through the entire construction process, complete with beautiful photography and inspiring interior layouts...read more

The author of The Not So Big house offers a new approach to home design, presenting thirty important design concepts that can transform any house into a warm, comfortable, original space. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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Product Description: -Distinctive, bold and elegant plans to fit any lifestyle. -Organized into reader friendly color-coded sections. -Runs the gamut of Contemporary Architecture, from luxury homes to relaxing vacation retreats. -Homes from 810 to 6,312 square feet...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Looks at the history of American domestic architecture, regional designs, houseboats, mobile homes, children's construction toys, and adobe, wooden, and stucco houses