The Life of the House
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The Life of the House by Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
Respected author and designer Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill's newest book inspires us to incorporate time-tested design principles into modern living. A noted authority on period homes and historic styles, Henrietta Spencer-Churchill celebrates the life of great rooms over the years and the evolution of their architectural features and interior decoration. Featuring a stunning selection of historic homes in both England and the United States, The Life of the House reveals the best of architectural and furnishing details from the last three hundred years, with ideas on updating these spaces for modern times. The book is organized by room, including the living room, from formal reception rooms to the modern-day family room; the library, once a gentleman's retreat and now often a home office or den; the dining room, once a formal status symbol, now frequently a casual open-plan room; and the kitchen, once a servants' area, now a multifunctional family space. Chapters on creative modern uses of such traditional rooms as ballrooms and conservatories are also included. With photographs of exquisite interiors from every important historical period and Spencer-Churchill's fascinating text revealing life behind the scenes in these houses, this book is filled with creative ideas on incorporating traditional style into contemporary settings.
"The book describes the best of both architectural and furnishing details in a selection of historic homes in England and the United States from the last 300 years as well as ideas on updating these spaces for modern times" ~Houston Lifestyles & Homes
Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill runs the design firm Woodstock Designs, has recently launched her own furniture line with Maitland Smith, and writes a regular column on design for the Financial Times. She is the author of Blenheim and the Churchill Family, Classic Interior Design, Classic English Interiors, and Classic Design Styles.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780847838561 |
| ISBN 10 | 0847838560 |
| Title | The Life of the House |
| Author | Henrietta Spencer Churchill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Year published | 2012-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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