Isbn: 9780847826315 - the house in good taste (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: good. Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. The House in Good Taste is a seminal 1913 interior design book by Elsie de Wolfe, America's first professional decorator, offering timeless advice on creating elegant, comfortable, and personal homes by rejecting clutter and dark Victorian styles for simplicity, light, and functional beauty, advocating for principles like using white paint, comfortable chairs, and natural light that remain influential today. Key themes and advice Simplicity over ostentation: De Wolfe encouraged getting rid of heavy draperies and clutter to let in light and create a more open feel. Comfort and function: She emphasized creating livable spaces with comfortable chairs, good lighting, and open fires, making the home a reflection of the owner's personality. Color palette: She famously advocated for "plenty of optimism and white paint," along with beige and ivory, as a base for decor. Attainability: Despite decorating for the wealthy, she believed her principles of elegant, comfortable living were accessible to everyone. Timelessness: The book, compiled from her articles, provides enduring advice that shaped 20th-century American interior design. Content and style Written in a witty, conversational, and personal tone, drawing from her own experiences decorating homes in New York and Europe. Includes practical advice on specific rooms like bedrooms, dressing rooms, and even small apartments, illustrated with period photographs. Covers fundamental design principles like color, form, line, harmony, and proportion.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 368 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.