Victorian Gothic House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book for Home Owners

by Linda Osband

Discover how to recreate and restore authentic period architecture, furnishings and detailing in the Victorian Gothic style. As Linda Osband demonstrates in this fact-filled volume, the Gothic Revival caught the fancy of many Victorians who sought refuge in supposedly simpler days. Picturesque castles and cathedrals with spiky towers, high-gabled roofs and medieval ornament provided just the escape needed from all the rigours and gritty reality of the industrial revolution. A celebration of one of the most exuberant styles of the period, Victorian Gothic House Style provides the ideal source of inspiration and reference for anyone wishing to re- create or preserve Gothic houses and interiors with style and confidence, by combining specially commissioned photographs and extensive source material from contemporary catalogues with informative and practical text. Accompanied by an historical appreciation of the period in architecture and interiors, as well as through its influential designers, there is practical information on re-creating the effect plus a comprehensive list of stockists and suppliers. Linda Osband has edited many books on a wide range of non-fiction subjects and has complied an anthology of Victorian travellers. she is also the author of the successful Victorian House Style, also published by David & Charles. Linda lives in London.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Art

Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Bethany]

Whoa detail. A lot more history than I needed. But luckily I'm a nerd and enjoyed a lot of that. Some little tidbits will be locked away for trivia in the future. Got a few good ideas for my new house. Definitely more fancy than anything I have though.

[Pamela Hatch]

If you like gothic architecture this is a fun book with lots of pictures and illustrations...because I did more looking than I did reading. I did find a most charming architect by the name of William Burges (1827-81) that I really enjoyed his quirky designs (which wants me to learn more about him and his work.) Limited audience but recommended if you are interested in the subject matter.