California Cottage Style [Paperback]

Ann Zimmerman (Author), Scot Zimmerman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2005

"The Zimmermans, whose work has appeared in a number of architecture and design books and periodicals, show the array of styles that make up California cottages. Each home is depicted in numerous photographs."--Library Journal

California cottages are famed for their openness and creatively designed interiors, and this magnificent tribute brilliantly showcases the variety of styles that belong to the tradition. Splendid photographs taken by a prominent architectural photographer present Pioneer, Queen Anne, Spanish Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Tudor revival homes, some designed by major figures, such as Frank Lloyd Wright. Take a look at the examples and see exactly what makes cottages different from other houses, and how to make the most of their beauty. Each one will inspire fresh ideas for decorating in small spaces and gracing every square foot with lovely details.

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"The Zimmermans, whose work has appeared in a number of architecture and design books and periodicals, show the array of styles that make up California cottages. Each home is depicted in numerous photographs." - Library Journal"

About the Author

Scot Zimmerman has photographed architectural interiors, exteriors, and landscapes for over 25 years. In addition to working for private clients, his photographs have been featured in over 40 books, and his work regularly appears in many national and international publications. Ann Getz Zimmerman is a planner and freelance writer. She writes about design, architecture, preservation, and art for a number of publications. Scot & Ann are authors of "The Comfortable Garden" (1402705913).

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402722273
• ISBN-13: 978-1402722271
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,248,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MAJICAL JOURNEY INTO COTTAGE LAND, February 14, 2007

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H. WILLARD - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Cottage Style (Paperback)

I never thought a design book would become one of my all-time favorites...but this book is the exception. If you're ready to curl up with a warm cup of tea, a lap blanket and an exceptionally good book, filled with wonderful photographs of charming cottages...this is your ticket. I could not put it down until well past midnight, when I had read it cover-to-cover. Even now I go back to it once a week for enjoyment and inspiration. It makes you really think about the kind of home you want to live in with the people you love most and the kind of home you want your children to remember their childhood in. [Warning: It will make the big, boxy, look-alike, "I've finally made it!", homes you see now even uglier!]

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nine California Style Cottages, June 12, 2004

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Phylinda Jackson (Murray, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Cottage Style (Hardcover)

Nine different California communities of well-loved cottages through photographs are accompanied by text to reflect a time, a place, and a need for shelter, as well as available building materials, traditions and collective memories of their builders and owners in this charming 144 page book. You can understand the duel forces of the charm and challenges of cottage living from brilliant photography and text with intense vibrant historic detail.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cottage Homes, January 7, 2008

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D. Barber (Tacoma.Wash.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: California Cottage Style (Paperback)

A beautiful book. This book is fairly thin; about a half-inch, but not at all skimpy. It includes a very nice range of gorgeous cottage style homes against a sunny California theme. The homes are a nice range of styles from near-log cabin to rustic stone. Landscaping is also shown to good effect. The California title suggests a bit of Disneyland, but much of the architecture and terrain reminded me more of northern California around say, Big Sur country. A very nice book.