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9781579653507 English 1579653502 Explaining how to turn an old home into a jewel on the block, this collection features 21 real-life home renovations. "Restoring a House in the City" offers a treasury of inspiration and ideas, as well as a lavish illustrated tour of some of the best renovations in the business., How to turn an old home into a jewel on the block. What do a fashion mogul, a Williams-Sonoma executive, a museum curator, and a design-savvy actress have in common? Good taste, of course, but more than that: a shared passion to "bring back," to carefully restore and artfully embellish, their houses. They are among the twenty-one real-life renovations featured in this essential resource--from stately town houses to brownstone fixer-uppers--to give the true experience of creating an urban oasis on any street. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers, salvaging floorboards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surrounds. From furniture and color to rooftops and terraces, Restoring a House in the City offers a treasury of inspiration and ideas, as well as a lavish illustrated tour of some of the best done renovations in the business., In "Restoring a House in Town", design expert Ingrid Abramovitch explores how twenty classic and historic town houses, brownstones, and row houses were transformed from pieces of the past into magical places to live today. Organized by period, from Colonial and Federal to Italinate and Eclectic, "Restoring a House in Town" features a diverse group of home owners and designers who share tales of creativity and innovation in adapting these homes for modern urban living. Whether it's the hunt for rare chandeliers and a custom carpet, salvaging floor boards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoriation are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity imaginable (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surroundings. Many of their choices are by the book (restoring old pine floors), while others are radical (a glass and steel carport that doubles as extra party space). From furniture and color to rooftops and terraces, "Restoring a House in Town" brims with design ideas, history, and details., In A House in the City, design expert Ingrid Abramovitch explores how twenty-one classic and historic town houses, brownstones, and row houses were transformed from pieces of the past into magical places to live today. The book features a diverse group of home owners and designers who share tales of creativity and innovation in adapting these homes for modern urban living. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers and a custom carpet, salvaging floor boards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity imaginable (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surroundings. Many of their choices are by the book (restoring old pine floors), while others are radical (a glass-and-steel carport that doubles as extra party space). From furniture and color to rooftops and teraces, the real-life renovations in A House in the City offer a treasury of inspiration and ideas., In Restoring A House in the City, design expert Ingrid Abramovitch explores how twenty-one classic and historic town houses, brownstones, and row houses were transformed from pieces of the past into magical places to live today. The book features a diverse group of home owners and designers who share tales of creativity and innovation in adapting these homes for modern urban living. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers and a custom carpet, salvaging floor boards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity imaginable (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surroundings. Many of their choices are by the book (restoring old pine floors), while others are radical (a glass-and-steel carport that doubles as extra party space). From furniture and color to rooftops and teraces, the real-life renovations in Restoring A House in the City offer a treasury of inspiration and ideas.
9781579653507 English 1579653502 Explaining how to turn an old home into a jewel on the block, this collection features 21 real-life home renovations. "Restoring a House in the City" offers a treasury of inspiration and ideas, as well as a lavish illustrated tour of some of the best renovations in the business., How to turn an old home into a jewel on the block. What do a fashion mogul, a Williams-Sonoma executive, a museum curator, and a design-savvy actress have in common? Good taste, of course, but more than that: a shared passion to "bring back," to carefully restore and artfully embellish, their houses. They are among the twenty-one real-life renovations featured in this essential resource--from stately town houses to brownstone fixer-uppers--to give the true experience of creating an urban oasis on any street. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers, salvaging floorboards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surrounds. From furniture and color to rooftops and terraces, Restoring a House in the City offers a treasury of inspiration and ideas, as well as a lavish illustrated tour of some of the best done renovations in the business., In "Restoring a House in Town", design expert Ingrid Abramovitch explores how twenty classic and historic town houses, brownstones, and row houses were transformed from pieces of the past into magical places to live today. Organized by period, from Colonial and Federal to Italinate and Eclectic, "Restoring a House in Town" features a diverse group of home owners and designers who share tales of creativity and innovation in adapting these homes for modern urban living. Whether it's the hunt for rare chandeliers and a custom carpet, salvaging floor boards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoriation are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity imaginable (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surroundings. Many of their choices are by the book (restoring old pine floors), while others are radical (a glass and steel carport that doubles as extra party space). From furniture and color to rooftops and terraces, "Restoring a House in Town" brims with design ideas, history, and details., In A House in the City, design expert Ingrid Abramovitch explores how twenty-one classic and historic town houses, brownstones, and row houses were transformed from pieces of the past into magical places to live today. The book features a diverse group of home owners and designers who share tales of creativity and innovation in adapting these homes for modern urban living. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers and a custom carpet, salvaging floor boards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity imaginable (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surroundings. Many of their choices are by the book (restoring old pine floors), while others are radical (a glass-and-steel carport that doubles as extra party space). From furniture and color to rooftops and teraces, the real-life renovations in A House in the City offer a treasury of inspiration and ideas., In Restoring A House in the City, design expert Ingrid Abramovitch explores how twenty-one classic and historic town houses, brownstones, and row houses were transformed from pieces of the past into magical places to live today. The book features a diverse group of home owners and designers who share tales of creativity and innovation in adapting these homes for modern urban living. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers and a custom carpet, salvaging floor boards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity imaginable (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple--both stars of the graphic design world--must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surroundings. Many of their choices are by the book (restoring old pine floors), while others are radical (a glass-and-steel carport that doubles as extra party space). From furniture and color to rooftops and teraces, the real-life renovations in Restoring A House in the City offer a treasury of inspiration and ideas.