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Intended for anyone who wants to restore original features in an Edwardian house, or simply to create the light gentility of that period in a modern home, this book looks at each room in turn, as well as the exterior and garden, in terms of how it was then and how antique and modern furniture, funishings and fittings can be used to recreate the setting. The book contains source material from contemporary catalogues, together with photographs of houses and finished rooms in Britain, Europe, North America and Australia. Major trends of the Edwardian period - including the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau and the Queen Anne Revival - are all featured, with the work of architects such as Lutyens and Rennie Mackintosh, gardeners such as Gertrude Jekyll, and design houses such as Liberty and Heals.
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When Edward VII came to the throne in 1901 England was a deeply class-ridden society and for each class of people there were very different sorts of housing. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
When Edward VII came to the throne in 1901 England was a deeply class-ridden society and for each class of people there were very different sorts of housing. Read the first page
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just purchased an Edwardian home which until I read this book thought was very similar to the Victorians - Not so! The book quite clearly sets apart the architecture and lifestyle differences between the two eras.
The chapters are well categorised into useful sections. The photos and illustrations were very comprehensive and it was nice to see the contrasts between UK and American architecture of that time. Illustrations from catalogues of the day were both amusing and useful.
From a renovating point of view this book has truly inspired me. I can now recognise the difference between Victorian and Edwardian fireplaces, furniture and iron work! The only unfortunate realisation this book brought home to me is that my house no longer contains some of the fantastic features typical of this era, to which I will endeavour to put back!
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Six months into the restoration of a 1909 Edwardian house, I couldn't recommend this book highly enough. There are substantial differences between the Edwardian & Victorian styles, as well as confusing similarities. This book is invaluable for guidance and a great source of inspiration.
Whilst it cannot cover everything it should be your first point of reference.
Whilst it cannot cover everything it should be your first point of reference.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Well written with beautiful photos.
This has been a vital reference book for our 3 year project to refurbish our 1905 in Worcestershire, UK.
The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that many of the pictures of stained glass designs are in B/W. We had to get a lot of stained glass remanufactured, so we had to guess colours.
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Edwardian House Style
The book was true to its description a useful aid to restoring an Edwardian Property. Would highly recommend this book.
Published 1 month ago by TIC TAC
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This is a great book, packed full of photos and ideas for restoring Edwardian homes. I am currently renovating a 1910's property and have found this book to be a great resource... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Davies
Edwardian Houses
This is a really useful book that shows every aspect of Edwardain house style very clearly with lots of useful pictures.
Published on 12 May 2009 by S. C. Ross
Edwardian House Style
Edwardian House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source BookA really excellent,informative book with plenty of coloured photographs and detailed drawings. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by T Regan
not enough information on sitting rooms/lounges
I was disapointed with this book, it has more detail relating the outside
of the house than the inside. Read more
of the house than the inside. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2007 by Nina of Bristol
Ace reference book on Edwardian decoration and architecture
I have an Aussie Edwardian home (here it falls into the Federation Era architecture) and want to know how to decorate it. Read more
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