From Library Journal
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
. Beginning with the middle ages and continuing up to the 20th century, she delineates the history of the country home, then proceeds room by room to explain how each room was furnished and how its function changed to fit the lifestyle of the inhabitants. Pictured is a formal style of grand country homes in England and the United States, unlike the cozy cottages found in the books reviewed above. Professional interior designers and students will find this an excellent sourcebook."--Library Journal
. "Gibbs has a talent for taking the historical perspective of an interior and showing how it can bloom in the present day."--The Christian Science Monitor
. Trim size: 8 3/4 x 11. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.