The Victorian Home: The Grandeur and Comforts of the Victorian Era, in Households Past and Present
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076240390X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great Book - Great Price M. Simmons Wow, what a great book for of lovely, full color pictures and descriptions at an amazing price! We were thinking of getting an 1880 Victorian and this came in handy as we were researching ways to keep everything (including contents) authentic. Unfortunately we did not get the house, but the book is a keeper and highly recommended for anyone with any kind of interest in antiques and/or the Victorian era.. A nice book This is a large coffee table book. I enjoyed it. I think if you enjoy Victorian decorating you will like this book for your library.. Beautiful book! Amy J. Reiss Beautiful, beautiful book! I love all of the pictures. We are in the process of decorating our new Victorian home, and the information and pictures are very helpful.
This stunning edition covers architecture, furniture, linens, table settings, and other aspects of the decorative period which continues to inspire and delight.
To recreate the Victorian style of decorating may conjure up nightmarish visions of over-the-top, frilly curtains and heavy, depressing colors. Today, the reasons to "go Victorian" are much simpler. Plante reveals how to tastefully transform any room into an elegant and comfortable living space--frills are not compulsory! The Victorian Home is not only a beautifully written design guide to reviving rooms from this era, it's also a fascinating history lesson on the culture of the mid- to late-19th-century gentrified society in Britain. Viva Victoria! --Naomi Gesinger. Throughout this elegant book are useful sidebars providing tips and techniques for Victorian decorating, and a comprehensive index of expressions and terms. This look can be a lovely addition to any home--a look that is both timeless and elegant. Some rooms merely capture the essence of the period in the style of the fireplace o