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...the many pictures in the book, both old and new, are wonderful. No matter what style and material your house -- Chicago Daily Herald, March 3, 2003

...the many pictures in the book, both old and new, are wonderful. No matter what style and material your house or even if you don't own one, it's great fun to read and look through. (Chicago Daily Herald )

...the many pictures in the book, both old and new, are wonderful. No matter what style and material your house or even if you don't own one, it's great fun to read and look through. (Chicago Daily Herald )

Explores color theory and has before-and-after color photos, plus tips for developing your own color scheme -- Seattle Times, August 3, 2003

Explores color theory and has before-and-after color photos, plus tips for developing your own color scheme. (Seattle Times )

In this remarkably practical and well-researched book, Schweitzer addresses the importance of color within the movement. He draws on numerous -- The Oregonian, December 12, 2002

In this remarkably practical and well-researched book, Schweitzer addresses the importance of color within the movement. He draws on numerous period colors from early-twentieth-century sources and then outlines the steps to creating historic paint schemes using modern products. One particularly interesting section at the end is devoted to before-and-after photographs showcasing several Arts and Crafts homes across the country transformed through the use of authentic colors. (The Oregonian )

In this remarkably practical and well-researched book, Schweitzer addresses the importance of color within the movement. He draws on numerous period colors from early-twentieth-century sources and then outlines the steps to creating historic paint schemes using modern products. One particularly interesting section at the end is devoted to before-and-after photographs showcasing several Arts and Crafts homes across the country transformed through the use of authentic colors. (The Oregonian )

When they were first built, many of the older American homes were quite colorful, with their architectural features enhanced by -- Library Journal, March 1, 2003

When they were first built, many of the older American homes were quite colorful, with their architectural features enhanced by contrasting or complementary hues. Schweitzer, who teaches architectural history and historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University and is a columnist for Victorian Homes magazine, provides a wealth of information to anyone restoring a bungalow or other Arts and Crafts - style home. Readers are introduced to a variety of home styles popular in the early 20th century, with many period characteristics defined. This title emphasizes exterior color, so numerous period illustrations (some with floor plans) and paint charts are provided. Of great interest is a section on developing one's own color scheme. A "Before and After" section shows how the beauty of existing houses can be restored. Recommended to anyone restoring a home of this period or to those who simply enjoy older homes; most public libraries should consider. (Library Journal )

When they were first built, many of the older American homes were quite colorful, with their architectural features enhanced by contrasting or complementary hues. Schweitzer, who teaches architectural history and historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University and is a columnist for Victorian Homes magazine, provides a wealth of information to anyone restoring a bungalow or other Arts and Crafts - style home. Readers are introduced to a variety of home styles popular in the early 20th century, with many period characteristics defined. This title emphasizes exterior color, so numerous period illustrations (some with floor plans) and paint charts are provided. Of great interest is a section on developing one's own color scheme. A "Before and After" section shows how the beauty of existing houses can be restored. Recommended to anyone restoring a home of this period or to those who simply enjoy older homes; most public libraries should consider. (Library Journal )

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Bungalow Colors: Exteriors addresses the importance of color in Arts& Crafts architecture. Drawing on the works of such Arts & Crafts master as Greene & Greene, Stickley, and Wright, this new volume outlines the history of color within the Arts & Crafts movement. Schweitzer provides practical advice for integrating historically accurate colors today. Whether restoring an older bungalow or aiming to impart an authentic flavor to a new Arts & Crafts-style home, Bungalow Colors: Exteriors focuses on "outside" solutions. Schweitzer addresses exterior walls, windows, roofs, and other architectural features, plus body, trim, accents, stucco, shingles, and clapboards. It's everything an Arts & Crafts enthusiast is looking for to create a visually stunning bungalow exterior.

Robert Schweitzer teaches architectural history and historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University. He is an advisory board member for American Bungalow magazine and a columnist for Victorian Homes. He live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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15 Reviews 5 star:  (7) 4 star:  (5) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:  (2)           Average Customer Review 4.0 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   22 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Start your research with this--you might not need another!, August 27, 2004 By  Alesia - See all my reviews This book was so encouraging, with its color and colorized photos of old houses. The REALLY helpful parts are the list of resources and the color palettes for helping to choose your home's restored look. The author really provides a good argument for thinking through what look (historically accurate, modern, romantic, edgy, whimsical, etc.) you want to achieve BEFORE choosing colors--and then thinking a little bit more. The author's easy-going voice covers an incredible range of topics and suggestions. But at no time does he steer a reader towards any particular conclusion--he doesn't seem to have an agenda, in other words, which is pleasantly surprising. The book inspired me to peel off a bit of paint from my house (right down to the wood--guess I bought this book just in time!) and discovered its original color (somewhere between butternut squash & peach), painted 72 years ago. Being able to see the body's original color was SO exciting! Restoring older houses is worth the effort. Get this book and go for it! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for guidance, not just simple answers., June 25, 2005 By  Simon St.Laurent (Dryden, NY United States) - See all my reviews We just finished having the exterior of my maybe-sort-of-kind-of a bungalow circa 1929 house painted. This book was critical to helping us decide which set of colors we would use, and how we would use it, and we wound up not too far away from the house colors used on page 160. Bungalow Howie is right that the colors in the book aren't perfectly matched to the paint. Given the limitations of four-color printing, they can't be. Sure, the Arts & Crafts palette in the back isn't quite what the actual card from Sherwin-Williams looks like. But if you take the card and those pages, you can get a pretty good idea of what the color shifts in the book are. For most of the colors, they're not that problematic. As a lot of these questions are about how these colors go together, rather than precisely which color to use, I'm not convinced that it's really a problem. The history was excellent, and it was great to see the old sample cards. If you want a book that will tell you what color to paint your house, you probably shouldn't be buying a book. Asking an expert who can come look at your house makes more sense. If, on the other hand, you want a book that will explain to you which colors were used, why they used, and how they work together, this is an excellent book to read. You'll still want to see samples of color on the house, but this can help you evaluate what you're getting and make a decision. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for ideas, November 20, 2005 By  John D. Busteed (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book does a very good job of outlining the history of bungalow painting but what I liked best was the many houses in the second half where he shows you some very nice color combinations. If you are beginning to think about painting the outside of your bungalow, I would highly recommend this book. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 15 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars VERY INFORMATIVE!!! I just bought my first bungalow, and being a foreclosure property, it needs a lot of work. I want to keep the integrity of the bungalow so I thought I should buy books on... Read more Published 9 months ago by M. Long 5.0 out of 5 stars The History of Home Colors Learn about the trends of home colors throughout history, and find tips for returning your bungalow to a shade from the period in which it was built. Published on April 3, 2007 by Marina Kushner 4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised It is a well thought out and researched book, beginning with a significant amount of history about Bungalows and their Craftsman cousins. Read more Published on March 14, 2007 by Snowball's Chance 5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for building my new bungalow home I was skeptical about this book after reading other reviews. However, I was very pleasantly surprised how useful two particular sections of this book were for me. Read more Published on March 10, 2007 by H. Rich 3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but disappointing photos/examples As a Craftsman bungalow owner, I was eager to turn to this book for some direction in returning my home's exterior to its period. Read more Published on January 14, 2007 by CJ 4.0 out of 5 stars Picking colors for exterior paint This is a wll researched book. I wanted to use it to help me pick colors for my house. The book features sherwin williams, not the paint I used. Read more Published on November 2, 2006 by C. bevilacqua 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, but don't trust the swatches. While I have to agree that this book was well organized and really fun to look at, I have an issue with the color charts in the back. Read more Published on August 9, 2006 by book mama 5.0 out of 5 stars Full of facts and fun ideas for remodeling your bungalow This book offered many pictures and color samples for every style of bungalow. It was all I hoped it would be, and now my neighbors are taking turns barrowing it for their own... Read more Published on March 10, 2006 by Lyn C. Spanos 1.0 out of 5 stars Such inaccuracy from an architectural history specialist!! Regional bias, personal preference, oxidized paint chips with no color correction, and a near-absence of sales volume research -- what we get is ineptitude in place of the... Read more Published on February 28, 2006 by Kathleen Travers 4.0 out of 5 stars What colors should I use? Robert Schweitzer's book helped immensely as I was searching for info on what to paint my 1923 Califorrnia Bungalow. Read more Published on August 22, 2005 by Cathy Jones Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 15 customer reviews...

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