The Good Home: Interiors and Exteriors

by Dennis Wedlick, Philip Langdon

11 1/2 x 9 3/8 250 color and 75 black-and-white illustrations US and Canada Distribution architecture What exactly makes a "good home"? According to the author, it is a house that is poetic, one that stimulates feelings and ideas. In The Good Home, readers will discover, step by step, the picturesque techniques they can use to give their house a sense of soul-a character that arouses emotions and sentiment. Drawing from a full-color portfolio of "soulful" homes, this guide examines such interior and exterior design techniques as focal points, shaped spaces, transparency, and enfilade, as well as, lighting, landscaping, and much more. For anyone considering building a house who likes traditional building styles with a contemporary twist, The Good Home will be an important addition to the library.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read Wedlick's book "Good House Parts", I looked forward to reading this book, but I was disappointed because of the mansion-like houses it presented. While I understand that the wealthy keep architects employed, I lament the lack of normal houses presented in architect books. Perhaps climate change will motivate us as a society to value well designed houses that use energy and space efficiently. Despite this, the reader will find some interesting interiors from which they may obtain inspiration.