Good House Parts: Creating a Great Home Piece by Piece

by Dennis Wedlick

A good home is the result of good house parts--a certain window, a special door, a punched dormer, a romantic overlook-that are put together based on a homeowner's personal vision. A great home is filled with details that express the personality of the owners. It is comfortable to live in because the elements are perfectly suited to a particular lifestyle. Filled with examples of details that will transform a house, "Good House Parts" is the first book to present these parts as the building blocks for great design.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kim Zinkowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful ideas!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Pattern Language" is my go to bible on house design issues followed by Sarah Susanka, with that said this book by Dennis Wedlick is also excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering building a new home or remodeling one. With its wonderful photography and range of architectural styles, it will provide excellent insight for the novice. The chapters, which address both interior and exterior issues, are grouped in four subjects; character, comfort, harmony and quality. While he presents many of the same architectural laws presented in the books mentioned previously, repetition is not bad and new examples are welcomed. Dennis Wedlick has risen above most of the other architectural books on the shelf.

[Erika RS · Rating 2 out of 5]

Note that I read this book when I was pretty burned out on house books.

This book presents a balanced alternation of principles and case studies. However, it did not really cover anything new. It fits into the category of books that would make a good (maybe great) first book, but is not worth much as an Nth book.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has gorgeous photos and some great ideas.