English house style : from the archives of Country life /

"[This book] traces the evolution of sixteen quintessential interior styles found in British homes that have helped lay the foundations for what have become the touchstones for every decorator, designer, and architect working today. Each style, from Gothic and Tudor to Cottage, Arts and Crafts, and...

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Main Author:	Goodall, John, 1970- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Rizzoli, 2019.
Subjects:	Country life (London, England) Interior decoration > England. Interior decoration > Great Britain > History. Country homes > Decoration > Great Britain. Interior decoration. Country homes > Decoration. Country homes. England. Great Britain. History.
Summary:	"[This book] traces the evolution of sixteen quintessential interior styles found in British homes that have helped lay the foundations for what have become the touchstones for every decorator, designer, and architect working today. Each style, from Gothic and Tudor to Cottage, Arts and Crafts, and Palladian, is represented through lavish photography culled from the rich archive of Country Life, the hugely popular 120-year-old British magazine about life and living in the estates, castles, and cottages that are ubiquitous across the countryside. Also explored are the most influential tastemakers through the centuries, from Horace Walpole and William Morris to Nancy Lancaster and Colefax and Fowler. Decorators across the globe draw from these styles, which are embodied in the most important homes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, many of which are featured here, including the magnificent Castle Howard, Chatsworth House, Strawberry Hill, and Hatfield House, along with exquisite hidden gems, such as Wardington Manor, Marchmont House, and Lindisfarne Castle."--From publisher's description.