Product Description

Intended for anyone who wants to restore original features in an Edwardian house, or simply to create the light gentility of that period in a modern home, this book looks at each room in turn, as well as the exterior and garden, in terms of how it was then and how antique and modern furniture, funishings and fittings can be used to recreate the setting. The book contains source material from contemporary catalogues, together with photographs of houses and finished rooms in Britain, Europe, North America and Australia. Major trends of the Edwardian period - including the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau and the Queen Anne Revival - are all featured, with the work of architects such as Lutyens and Rennie Mackintosh, gardeners such as Gertrude Jekyll, and design houses such as Liberty and Heals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #76642 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Customer Reviews

Edwardian House Style
I have just purchased an Edwardian home which until I read this book thought was very similar to the Victorians - Not so! The book quite clearly sets apart the architecture and lifestyle differences between the two eras.

The chapters are well categorised into useful sections. The photos and illustrations were very comprehensive and it was nice to see the contrasts between UK and American architecture of that time. Illustrations from catalogues of the day were both amusing and useful.

From a renovating point of view this book has truly inspired me. I can now recognise the difference between Victorian and Edwardian fireplaces, furniture and iron work! The only unfortunate realisation this book brought home to me is that my house no longer contains some of the fantastic features typical of this era, to which I will endeavour to put back!

Essential Reading
Six months into the restoration of a 1909 Edwardian house, I couldn't recommend this book highly enough. There are substantial differences between the Edwardian & Victorian styles, as well as confusing similarities. This book is invaluable for guidance and a great source of inspiration.
Whilst it cannot cover everything it should be your first point of reference.

Highly recommended for anyone restoring Edwardian home
Well written with beautiful photos.

This has been a vital reference book for our 3 year project to refurbish our 1905 in Worcestershire, UK.

The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that many of the pictures of stained glass designs are in B/W. We had to get a lot of stained glass remanufactured, so we had to guess colours.