- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press; illustrated edition edition (Mar 19 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1561585645
- ISBN-13: 978-1561585649
- Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 24.6 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #657,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A lavishly illustrated guide to remodeling or building a Colonial home
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LET'S BEGIN BY CHALLENGING our imaginations. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not a book for historical taste,
By A Customer
This review is from: Colonials (Hardcover)
Readers interested in historically authentic renovations or new construction of colonial, federal or classical revival style houses will not find much of interest in this book. The houses and furnishings pictured for the most part present eclectic blends of contemporary and historic styles. I would describe many of the "colonials" pictured in the book as postmodern eclectic. A number bear no recognizable relation to the colonial style.The text is typical of what you would see in popular shelter magazines like Southern Living or House Beautiful: pleasant, generally informative and upbeat but not very detailed, and of little interest to more advanced readers. One should examine this book in a store rather than buying it online, because the content suggested in the title is not what the book contains.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Inspiration!,
By Raise the Ranch (NJ USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Colonials (Hardcover)
My husband and I are in the process of turning our little ranch into a classic center hall Colonial. This book has been such an inspiration, in both text and pictures. The details are superb and the author shows so many variations that we can pick and choose what features we like (and can afford!) while knowing we are still sticking to the traditional style. I would reccommend this book to anyone interested in have a modern "historical" home.
5.0 out of 5 stars
more than a coffee table book!,
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This review is from: Colonials (Hardcover)
A wonderful reference book for anyone contemplating a remodel or a new house with colonial styling. The photos are first class, and the text is conversational while providing real information grounded in history. A book to pick up again and again for inspiration. Classy!
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