Adding Character with Architectural Details (Better Homes and Gardens) [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes and Gardens | Publication Date: April 12, 2005

Homeowners get an overview of the elements of character and an understanding of how to add these elements to rooms in their homes.

Dozens of striking photographs offer ideas for irresistible charm, comfort, style, and visual pizzazz.

Room-by-room options add built-in character, including beds, window seats, bookcases, front-entry benches, mantels, and fireplaces.

Easy decorating and remodeling techniques aid whole-house transformations or smaller projects.

Examples and advice guide do-it-yourselfers and people working with an architect or builder.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens (April 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696222256
• ISBN-13: 978-0696222252
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, February 8, 2008

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Richard Sherwood (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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I am a custom carpenter in metro Detroit, and have a very large library of carpentry / trimwork books that I use for discovering my clients' style and for generating ideas for their homes. This is my 3rd most referenced book in my library. I love this book. It is loaded with great photos of fantastic design ideas. Many such books are loaded with impractical ideas that look great in someone else's home. Not this book. I am constantly drawing design ideas from the pages of this book. I will warn you, though, that this book is geared toward a more casual or contempory style, which is why it is my 3rd most referenced book rather than 1st or 2nd. Most of my customers prefer more tradional and formal architectural details in their homes, so my more formal books get more use. But this book is awesome. If you have an average home, you can still use a lot of the ideas in this book to make it stunning. I would definately recommend this book to anyone that likes clean vibrant details in their home.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get character even in a spec home, March 3, 2006

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B. Ferguson (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This book is very specific in how to add character, why it works, and specifics on using each detail. Finding older homes in our area is difficult in our price range, but we'll definitely be able to add those delightful touches in a new spec house. Great book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of ideas and inspiration, May 18, 2006

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KDiNobile "Style With Comfort" (NY) - See all my reviews
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I love homes that have their own unique character and charm. This book provides ideas and suggestions for adding character to your home, even if right now it's only your typical cookie-cutter home. Great photos and inspiration. Well written.