Books on Classic Homes and Unusual Styles of Homes

Books on Classic Homes and Unusual Styles of Homes

• Storybook Style
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-Arrol Gellner, Douglas Keister / Hardcover 192 pages / Published October 2001
This book presents an excellent coverage of the Storybook Style of home and a marvelous celebration of one of the twentieth century's most delightful and whimsical architectural style. This house style presents a hint of of medieval European architecture in American housing, that was born in the early 1920s and then almost forgotten by the late 1930s. This style of house took its inspiration from the Hollywood sets that enthralled Americans of the period and that still appeal to our jaded modern eye. Half timbered and turreted, pinnacled and portcullised, Storybook Style houses were created by architects and builders with a distinct flair for theater, a love of fine craftsmanship, and a good sense of humor. These attributes made these homes endearing to the jaded modern eye.
By in large the Storybook Style was a Hollywood product, for the vast public that thronged theaters for the early Hollywood films went to experience the exotic foreign locales they were unlikely ever to see in person. In this way they acquired a taste for foreign vernacular architecture thanks to the movie sets engendered by Hollywood's best architectural talents. In turn, builders were quick to capitalize on this fascination and built homes evocatively titled Picardy Village and Normandy Towers in California, and in 1931 Sears, Roebuck offered a medievalized English cottage in its catalog.
Here then is a wealth of information on an architectural subject that is beautifully enhanced by more than two hundred stunning color pictures by photographer Doug Keister.
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• Tudor Style: Tudor Revival Houses in America from 1890 to the Present
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-Lee Goff (Author), Paul Rocheleau (Photographer)/ Hardcover 208 pages / Published November 2002
The Tudor house is one of America's keystones and a popular type of home that has attracted homeowners for more than a century. The Tudor tyles of home basic elements, the steep gabled roofs, mullioned windows made of leaded glass, stuccuo covered walls and half-timbering, are instantly recognizable and iconic. This book showcases the wide variety of Tudor homes and how American Tudor style differs from their English counterparts.
Renowned photographer Paul Rocheleau and architectural historian Lee Goff have traveled across the United States, from the suburbs of metropolitan New York to Lake Forest, Illinois, from St. Louis to Los Angeles, capturing the unique Tudor styles each geographic location offers. The Tudors featured in the book range from modest homes to grand estates, making this a perfectly accessible book for all Tudor homeowners and aficionados. In addition to displaying the architectural structures of these buildings, Goff examined the history of these houses, why they became so popular in the United States, and what their appeal is today.
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• Classic Houses of Seattle: High Style to Vernacular, 1870-1950
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-Caroline T. Swope / Hardcover 268 pages / Published July 2005
Long overdue, this architectural book presents an facinating look into an important area of American home designs. Home owners, history and architecture buffs, and visitors to the Pacific Northwest will all find a treasure trove of information within these pages. With 300 photographs and illustrations, both historic and contemporary, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the city's major residential architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Modern. The homes featured range from the showplaces of the wealthy to humble cottages and bungalows in residential neighborhoods. Beginning with a historical overview and continuing through descriptions of the 120 featured houses, organized by chronological era, this is the first-ever comprehensive guide to Seattle's historic homes. Checklists of houses by neighborhood and style make this useful for walking tours by residents and visitors alike. Anyone interested in preserving Seattle's architectural treasures will find this an essential resource. Classic Houses of Seattle is a vibrant portrait of the cities's development, which is an important chapter in the story of American residential architecture.
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• Half-Timber Architecture
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-Tina Skinner / Hardcove, 208 pages / Published April 2007
This excellent architectural book presents facinating historic images of half-timbered buildings from across Northern Europe. These striking, haf-timbered buildings range from humble cottages to large estate houses. More than 250 real photo and hand-colored Victorian-era postcards provide countless opportunities to study the decorative applications of original, exposed timbers and woodwork, as well as historically-acurate roof gable angles, jetties, dormers, turrets, windows, doorways, and much more. Detailed drawings help illustrate the framing and decorative details, from mullioned windows to ornate chimneys and wainscoted walls, and some interior photography and illustration has been unearthed. This incredible collection helps to define the beauty of authentic timber-framed structures and personify the architectural traditions that inspired the Tudor Revival and Stick Style movements in the United States, and continues in appeal for today's custom-home builder.
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• Barn-Style Homes
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-Tina Skinner and Tony Hanslin / Hardcover 192 pages /
This incredible collection of stunning images will inspire anyone who dreams of creating their very own timber-frame home. Thirty-seven custom-built homes are featured, inside and out, complete with floor plans. This book provides furnishing and decorating ideas, including inspirations for decorating the great room, master bedrooms, cozy sitting rooms, elegant dining rooms, and outdoor living spaces. Gorgeous kitchen photos will help you whip up your own culinary creation center. And there are lots of ideas for creating quiet escape nooks, home offices, luxurious baths, and lofty hideaways. This is a must-have for anyone who owns a timber-frame house or remodeled barn, and anyone who would to own one.
Includes 275 color photos and 37 illustrations.
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