Wine Country Architecture and Interiors [Hardcover]

Mary Whitesides (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 2004

The rich and varied architectural history of the northern California wine country and the fertile soils that produce abundant vineyards has attracted those who are conscious of preserving the qualities inherent to the area. Wine Country Style takes an intimate look at the lifestyle of nineteen homeowners of the Napa and Sonoma valleys, an area of the country that shuns fast-food restaurants, billboards, and commercial motels. These residents understand that the fine attributes of well-designed architecture are the integration of personal taste with the microclimate and history of their surroundings. People in the wine country today are passionate about the excellent wines produced in the agricultural region in which they choose to live. These inhabitants have personalized the architectural forms that express who they are and how they live, while maintaining the heritage of the area through a variety of styles: Tuscan, French Country, Franciscan Mission, Mediterranean, Modern, Rustic, American Colonial, Victorian, Palladian, Italianate, Asian, with farmhouses, barns, and cottages completing the eclectic blend that comprises the architectural styles of the bucolic wine-making Napa and Sonoma valleys. Yearning for a rural lifestyle in climatic conditions and verdant landscapes much like that in Europe's wine country? Then this is a must-have publication, full of lush photography and descriptive prose, a perfect addition to a home reference library or coffee table. Eminent designer Mary Whitesides has designed everything from interiors and home furnishings to pottery and coffee mugs. Her Peruvian-inspired furniture collections are widely distributed and featured in museums, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In addition, she was one of the four founding members of the Sundance Catalog and a partner in developing the Sundance look, as well as the author of Desert Style, Mountain Style, and Wicker Design for Gibbs Smith, Publisher. She lives in Park City, Utah.

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Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Wine Country Homes Chapter 1 Hoopes Residence Chapter 2 Napa Valley French Manor House Chapter 3 Harris House Chapter 4 Villa Pietra Chapter 5 Rimerman House Chapter 6 Quintessa Winery Chapter 7 Nickel & Nickel Winery Chapter 8 Far Niente Winery Chapter 9 Viansa Winery Chapter 10 Stephens House Chapter 11 Franciscan Oakville Estate Chapter 12 Walker House Chapter 13 Burwell Residence Chapter 14 Mumm Winery Chapter 15 Doilney House Chapter 16 Weisman Residence Chapter 17 Staglin Family Estate Chapter 18 Napa Valley Residence Chapter 19 Backen Residence How to Achieve the Standard of Wine Country Style Resources

About the Author

Eminent designer Mary Whitesides has designed everything from interiors and home furnishings to pottery and coffee mugs. Her Peruvian-inspired furniture collections are widely distributed and featured in museums, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In addition, she was one of the four founding members of the Sundance Catalog and a partner in developing the Sundance look, as well as the author of Desert Style, Mountain Style, and Wicker Design for Gibbs Smith, Publisher. She lives in Park City, Utah.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher; 1 edition (October 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158685464X
• ISBN-13: 978-1586854645
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,100,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Book, November 19, 2005

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J. H. Nielson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wine Country Architecture and Interiors (Hardcover)

Just like all the other books in Whitesides' books, this one is artistic, beautiful, and unique. A Fabulous Book!!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wine country architecture!!!, March 3, 2005

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Wino "Photo, Art and Architecture Guru" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wine Country Architecture and Interiors (Hardcover)

We are in the process of building a home and have wanted to incorporate the architecture of Napa Valley in our home. I have purchased several books and this is by far the best depiction of Napa Style!! I highly recommend!!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was hoping for........, April 2, 2007

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Catherine Towers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wine Country Architecture and Interiors (Hardcover)

I have spent many weekends in Napa Valley and did not feel that this book captured the many beautiful homes and wineries it has to offer. The book was uninspiring and I have not picked up the book once since I first looked at it.