The Period House: Style, Detail & Decoration 1774-1914

by Richard Russell Lawrence, Teresa Chris

A visual guide to the architecture, design, decoration, and furnishings of the British house of the industrial era, with more than 700 illustrations. Now in paperback. This richly illustrated volume traces the development of the British terraced house from 1774 to 1914. It documents the building codes and customs of the times, surveys the architectural detail of each period, and examines the architectural history of the exterior as well as the interior design and decor. The authors present the subject chronologically by style, looking at how life was lived in and around the lighting, color, wallpaper, windows, doors, and gardens are all addressed. Enhanced with hundreds of photos as well as images from the pattern books of builders and craftsmen, this is an excellent reference for those interested in architectural history and period decoration. 192 pp 8 1/2 x 11 230 color & 500 b/w illustrations

Genres: Architecture

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is well laid out and easy to read with diagrams, floor plans, sketches, artwork of the periods, and photos to help you see exactly what is being discussed.

Artistic movements, social issues, commerce, and legislation are all discussed in relation to their effect on homes, building, styles, uses of rooms, layouts, etc.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting detailed book on houses from various periods in the UK.