- ISBN13: 9780486250465
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Primary authority on what was proper, beautiful, efficient in all aspects of mid-19th-century interior design. Originally published in 1868. Over 100 illustrations…. More >>
Hints on Household Taste: The Classic Handbook of Victorian Interior Decoration
#1 by Maria M. Gray on May 25, 2010 - 2:27 am
It was nothing like I thought it would be. If I had an opportunity to see inside the book I wouldn’t have bought it.
Maria Gray
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Linda S. Staiger on May 25, 2010 - 4:40 am
This book is extremely helpful in my search for proper design of this period. The service of the dealer was excellent.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Marina Kushner on May 25, 2010 - 5:34 am
Restore your old Victorian era home to what it could have been like when it was first built.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Thmas E. Reec on May 25, 2010 - 5:41 am
Purchased the book because of its influence of this author on William Morris and the later Arts and Craft Movement. The author spoke as an architect who emphasized purchasing well crafted items and goods for the home, and design the entire home with one simple theme throughout the entry hall to the bedrooms. It had an influence on the Arts and Craft designers who started to incorporate textiles, pottery, furniture, and metal works for all of the customer’s needs.
Beyond the historic references, the book was revealing to the modern designer and family seeking household purchases. All of us inherit lousy furniture and then buy one item at a time, and wonder why the house does not fit together. The author clearly states that we must know and seek out specific items that fit and go together to create a livable
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Bast on May 25, 2010 - 7:55 am
Well-written and informative, but did not fill the need I had. I was looking for something with illustrations and the few line drawings included did not help. Still, I rate it four stars, because it was well-written.
Rating: 4 / 5