Book Description
8 ½ x 10 in, 160 pp, 150 Color Photographs, Rights: W, Design
Explore one of the oldest decorating materials known to man-stone! Whether you are looking for a rustic-mountain style or searching for an elegant streamlined look, Stone Houses has the answer. Authors Michael Reis and Jennifer Adams delve into a variety of stone styles, including Tuscan, Old World, and Southwestern. Stone Houses examines the depth and range of stone materials-limestone, marble, granite, slate, and fieldstone-in both indoor and outdoor applications. The authors include professional advice on choosing the right type of stone for the project, installing, using man-made versus natural stone, finding the best contractors, and more.
Whether used as an accent or motif, the simple beauty of stone will inspire you to discover the unconventional, timeless qualities that stone can add to your home.
Michael Reis has been writing for ten years about architecture and design, with an emphasis on the use of natural stone. His work has appeared in a variety of architectural trade magazines, and he is the editorial director of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, a quarterly publication for the design community. He lives in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
Jennifer Adams has covered interior design for much of her career, with articles appearing in a range of consumer and trade magazines. She has interviewed some of the country's leading designers, and is the editor of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design. She lives in Hawthorne, New Jersey.
About the author
Excerpted from Stone Style by Michael Reis, Jennifer Adams. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
In stark contrast to European preferences--where stone has traditionally been part and parcel fo residential design--the North American trend in homebuilding has historically been defined by man-made materials such as aluminum siding, carpeting and linoleum. And while natural stone has not been completely absent from American homebuilding over the past two centuries, it has generally been a material considered only for the higest end of the building spectrum.
However, consumer awareness about natural stone has increaded over the past few decades, and with this has come a broadening of the design palette. Natural stone is finding its way into design plans for everyday residences, as homeowners are taking notice of not only the aesthetic benefits but also the practical advantages of the material. Using natural stone in residential design opens the door to endless possibilities. With such a wide range of materials ont he market today, just about any look imaginable can be created.
