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The Abrams Guide to Period Styles for Interiors [Hardcover]

Judith Gura (Author), David Perrelli (Illustrator)

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This elegantly produced compact desk-and-field reference combines unprecedented depth of content with unparalleled ease of use, making it the only book of its kind that will be indispensable to both the home style-conscious layperson and the seasoned design professional. Each of the book's thirty-two color-coded featured styles are presented in concise texts that present the history of the particular style and a detailed discussion of its hallmarks, followed by a bullet-pointed list of typical characteristics that one should be aware of, a meticulously chosen selection of striking representative images (soft and hard furnishings), and a characteristic color palette and fabric swatch. Further distinguishing this volume is its unprecedented consideration of the various sub-styles of the Modern period, including International Style, Midcentury Modern, Italian Modern, Scandinavian Modern, and Sixties Style - what are today the trendiest of all the period styles.

About the Author

Judith Gura has taught at Pratt Institute and the New York School of Interior Design. She has written for Antiques, Art & Antiques, Echoes, and Metropolis magazines and is the author of several books.

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Amazon.com: 4.4 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, Oct 14 2005
By Romantic Anna - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Abrams Guide to Period Styles for Interiors (Hardcover)
a beautiful and intricate look at the period styles from the baroque to modern looks. Very interesting and high quality pictures. I also liked the inclusion of palettes and swatches.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly incomplete, Jun 17 2007
By D. Yeargin - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Abrams Guide to Period Styles for Interiors (Hardcover)
First, understand that this is primarily a furniture book, not an architecture book. No real examples of window or door trim, crown molding, etc. As such, it's not really a companion to The Abrams Guide to American House Styles. I thought it would show the interior architecture that accompanied the exterior architecture characteristic of different periods, but no such luck.

Second, while the book may be fun (for some) to browse, it shows itself to be surprisingly incomplete once you start to look for specific periods. What I was looking for was Greek Revival. A fairly prominent American style, and yet not even mentioned in the book.

Overall a disappointment for someone who wanted to see what architects did on the inside to complement the outside of major American architectural styles.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised!, Nov 17 2006
By Antiques R4 Me - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Abrams Guide to Period Styles for Interiors (Hardcover)
I ordered this book having never seen it - based soley upon the reviews and description (which was risky). I must say, however, that when I received the book I was pleasantly surprised! It is a nice size (to carry to project sites - it is not too large), yet it has a ton of information packed into it's 424 pages. Beautifully assembled and high quality of printing. Many color photos. Separates each period, gives examples of colors for the period, home furnishing examples and architectural details.
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