Title: The Victorian House Book: A Practical Guide to Home Repair and Decoration
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1873329407
ISBN 13: 9781873329405
Binding: Hardback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: Good
Weight: 1878 grams

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Historical information plus design ideas and advice for a Victorian vintage home.

[Praise for the UK edition:] Well-researched and documented... Essential for anyone interested in Victorian design and decoration.
- Library Journal

The Victorian House Book is a fascinating and essential guide to a rich and varied design age. The book details numerous interior and exterior styles -- from the High Victorian and Queen Anne Revival to the Classical and Gothic -- and showcases homes from the United States and Great Britain.

Full of inspiring ideas and fascinating information, the book is organized room by room including conservatories, libraries and billiard rooms. More than 500 color photographs and 1,500 line drawings show the beauty and elegance of Victorian homes and reveal details of their architectural features. A wide range of design elements is examined, including:

House styles and plans
Traditional colors and finishes
Construction features
Furniture styles
Roofs and gables
Ceilings and fireplaces
Wallpapers and upholstery
Decorative glass and moldings
Curtains and floor coverings
Railings and ironwork.

The Victorian House Book also includes a trouble-shooting guide with information and advice on renovation techniques and care and maintenance. A source list provides the names, addresses and websites of manufacturers and suppliers.

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About the Author

Robin Guild established an international reputation as an interior designer, with a client list that included celebrities and royalty. He designed Ralph Lauren's groundbreaking London stores, co-founded Designer's Guild in London, restored a wide variety of Victorian homes, and wrote several highly popular design books, including The Finishing Touch and Homeworks.

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