Edwardian House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book

by Hilary Hockman

Intended for anyone who wants to restore original features in an Edwardian house, or simply to create the light gentility of that period in a modern home, this book looks at each room in turn, as well as the exterior and garden, in terms of how it was then and how antique and modern furniture, funishings and fittings can be used to recreate the setting. The book contains source material from contemporary catalogues, together with photographs of houses and finished rooms in Britain, Europe, North America and Australia. Major trends of the Edwardian period - including the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau and the Queen Anne Revival - are all featured, with the work of architects such as Lutyens and Rennie Mackintosh, gardeners such as Gertrude Jekyll, and design houses such as Liberty and Heals.

Genres: Architecture

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Emma-Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Literally such a good source book if you're looking for the socioeconomic reasons behind certain decisions. I wished there were more case studies but I like how things were sectioned out for easier reading. Would have enjoyed more floor plans but the amount of detail on things like catchments for windows was great

[Ellie Hull · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another sort of book I’ve never read before but I really enjoyed digging into the detail of Edwardian houses. Very detailed in some places, and the artwork very comprehensive covering all the types of light fitting or woodwork, but some of the content felt a bit buried in the text. I could have had more on colour for example.

[wueasa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Portchester. Lots of writing. Illustrated w/ mainly b/w drawings, some colour as well. Covers all aspects of building from facade to gardens. Also covers the socio-political influences as well. List of suppliers at back.

[Mikel · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations weren't very well done though there were a lot of them. The explanations are the best part of this book.

[Claudia Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful resouce book for design!

[Helen Appleby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference book.