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The Farmhouse: New Inspiration for the Classic American Home (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "THE FARMHOUSES OF MY MEMORY stand tall on the Minnesota prairie with their white clapboard walls and welcoming porches..." (more)
Key Phrases: red barn house, new farmhouse, main living space, New England, Blue Ridge Contrast, Farm Full of Projects (more...)

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These days most Americans earn their living in front of a computer or on a telephone or over a service counter, not driving a tractor through a field or sheering wool off sheep. But the ideal of the American farmhouse endures, in part, according to Larson, because "these homes satisfy a longing for a wholesome, satisfying life grounded in a sense of the land and its traditions." Indeed, her carefully illustrated survey could make anyone want to live among the trees and fields, if only on the weekends. Larson, cofounder of the architectural firm Rehkamp Larson in Minneapolis, begins by explaining the "hallmarks of the farmhouse style." The houses are situated carefully to take advantage of the land’s natural resources (i.e., houses in the dry Southwest may be placed near wells or streams). They use regional building materials, employ simple design forms and monochromatic paint schemes. They grow over time with the addition of wings and porches, and they are frequently "nestled" among a community of outbuildings, such as barns or corncribs. Larson then presents 21 examples of restored, fresh-built and renovated farmhouses, showing how each interprets and displays these hallmarks. The examples range from a pre-Revolutionary Martha’s Vineyard farm that is still used to raise chicken and sheep to a spare, modernist home that looks like a red block with the top cut into a triangle. Larson’s clear text, with its copious use of floor plans, site plans and sidebars, is friendly and instructive, making this book a good choice for architects and homeowners alike.
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""With the gradual disappearance of real farmhouses, the 'farmhouse' has become an art form, a way in which we can remain close to the land even though very few of us live off of it. Jean Rehkamp Larson shows the various forms that art can take."

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Product Details

Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Taunton (September 15, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1561586668
ISBN-13: 978-1561586660
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.5 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #527,334 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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THE FARMHOUSES OF MY MEMORY stand tall on the Minnesota prairie with their white clapboard walls and welcoming porches. Read the first page

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red barn house, new farmhouse, main living space, screen porch, upper cabinets, visitors approach

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New England, Blue Ridge Contrast, Farm Full of Projects, Fun House, Instant Evolution, Little Red Barn House, Bicentennial Renovation, Farmhouse Takes Wing, New Plot, Shades of Shaker, The Ranch House Revisited

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not for those looking for a "classic" farmhouse style, September 13, 2004

By	Penny E. (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

This book, although well detailed and presented left something to be desired as far as I was concerned. Appreciating the "classic farmhouse" style, which covers a wide variety of architectural detail, I did not like many of the homes highlighted in this book. They were much too contemporized for my "Yankee" preferences. Oddly, the house most resembling a traditional farmhouse style inside & out was a California Greek Revival.The unusual angling of portions of 1 house, the strange selection of plastic siding for another, the glass & steel addition to an otherwise beautiful famhouse, left me wanting more. I'm sure some people like this style, but they were "cold" buildings. If you are looking for a book on beautifully detailed, classic farmhouses, look no further than "American Farmhouses" by Leah Rosch. I believe a modern day farmhouse can be built with an eye to the past and livability for today without sacrificing the warmth and traditional look.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect and Invaluable, January 2, 2006

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One of over $1,000 worth of books I ordered prior to starting our remodel, The Farmhouse is above and beyond the best book I bought for our tastes, and is the primary resource I have given to our architect. No country shabby chic here -- the style is spare, warm, and elegant. Great photos and text. This book will save us thousands by beautifully getting across our ideas for our new Boulder, Colorado home. Those who like this book would also like Jeremiah Eck's The Distinctive Home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Inspirational Book!, November 28, 2004

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This book is a great quality hardcover full of spectacular color photos of the traditional farm style. I found it's content and pictures insipiring and it would make a great gift for any 'farm-style' enthusiast... or it's great for any coffee table! Really an excellent book, un-beatable in terms of conveying a classic style and delivering inspiring ideas!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Life and a Farmhouse
I liked the layout of this book. The different perspectives of farmhouses presented in this book offer a plethora of ideas!

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