Description
Discover the enchanting world of Wooden Houses: From Log Cabins to Beach Houses, a captivating exploration of timber homes that harmonize beauty and practicality. Authored by Judith Miller and featuring stunning photographs by James Merrell, this brand new hardback showcases 192 pages of inspiration that will inspire homeowners, architects, and decorators alike. Delve into the rich history and diverse styles of wooden homes, ranging from rustic log cabins and charming country cottages to elegant clapboard houses with inviting verandas. This book uncovers the decorative potential of wood as a versatile material in architecture and interior design, highlighting its role in creating warm and inviting spaces.
In this beautifully illustrated volume, readers will learn how wood has shaped our living environments—be it through striking structural elements like vaulted ceilings and exposed beams or the intricate details of carved banisters and custom furniture. With an emphasis on both natural finishes and artistic enhancements, Wooden Houses provides the perfect blueprint for anyone looking to integrate the beauty of nature into their home décor.
Whether you're dreaming of a serene beach house or a cozy mountain retreat, this book serves as an essential resource, offering creative ideas and practical insights on wooden architecture. Experience the timeless charm of wood in a unique and meaningful way. Order now for fast delivery, and let the journey into the warmth of wooden houses inspire your next design project!
By Miller, Judith
Photographs by Merrell, James
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 192
Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Wooden Houses places the wooden house into a historical, social and decorative context, explores the decorative potential of wood in our homes and provides inspiration for anyone who appreciates the beauty and soul of this wonderful natural material.Wooden houses range from rustic log cabins and timbered country cottages to traditional alpine chalets and elegant clapboard houses with shaded verandas. Wood has always played an invaluable part in construction, architecture and interior decoration and has long been valued for its practical benefits. Indoors, wood surrounds us in so many different ways. Structural elements such as beams and vaulted ceilings become features in their own right. Wood can be used as further embellishment in the form of beautiful panelling or carved and turned banisters and staircases, and in original furniture designs. Whether it is left in its natural state to show the variety of grains and depths of colours, or used as a bare canvas for paint techniques, wood is a beautiful and timeless resource.
In this beautifully illustrated volume, readers will learn how wood has shaped our living environments—be it through striking structural elements like vaulted ceilings and exposed beams or the intricate details of carved banisters and custom furniture. With an emphasis on both natural finishes and artistic enhancements, Wooden Houses provides the perfect blueprint for anyone looking to integrate the beauty of nature into their home décor.
Whether you're dreaming of a serene beach house or a cozy mountain retreat, this book serves as an essential resource, offering creative ideas and practical insights on wooden architecture. Experience the timeless charm of wood in a unique and meaningful way. Order now for fast delivery, and let the journey into the warmth of wooden houses inspire your next design project!
By Miller, Judith
Photographs by Merrell, James
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 192
Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Wooden Houses places the wooden house into a historical, social and decorative context, explores the decorative potential of wood in our homes and provides inspiration for anyone who appreciates the beauty and soul of this wonderful natural material.Wooden houses range from rustic log cabins and timbered country cottages to traditional alpine chalets and elegant clapboard houses with shaded verandas. Wood has always played an invaluable part in construction, architecture and interior decoration and has long been valued for its practical benefits. Indoors, wood surrounds us in so many different ways. Structural elements such as beams and vaulted ceilings become features in their own right. Wood can be used as further embellishment in the form of beautiful panelling or carved and turned banisters and staircases, and in original furniture designs. Whether it is left in its natural state to show the variety of grains and depths of colours, or used as a bare canvas for paint techniques, wood is a beautiful and timeless resource.