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Architecture - New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home (National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Description

Book Synopsis: A cramped kitchen. A bedroom that lacks elbow room. A living room that's no fun living in. It's the age-old dilemma of owning an old house...you want to add space by making an addition but don't want to damage your home's integrity. Now The Taunton Press and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have joined forces to bring you outstanding design solutions. Renowned architect Frank Shirley will share dozens of proven ideas for expanding the space and comfort of your charming colonial, cozy cape, vintage Victorian, any classic home...all while preserving the look and feel you first fell in love with! Teach an old house new tricks!

300 stunning photos of additions that work
Reassuring answers to all your concerns about adding new space to your beloved old home:
  • A house in harmony - living in an old house and loving it
  • Preserving the all-important balance of your home
  • Creating "public" and "private" spaces
  • Making the painless transition from old to new
  • Crafting with materials that express your home's style
Inspiring case studies - A Home on the Hudson, A Bay Area Beauty, A Victorian with Humility, Reviving a Retreat and more
Pure pleasure to read...as a fellow old house owner and aficionado, Frank Shirley writes with warmth and insight
A gorgeous book, the perfect gift for anyone who owns and loves his or her old house
An unparalleled resource whether you're in the dreaming, planning or doing stage!

"Like you, I prefer old houses. For decades, I've helped home owners make their old houses more livable. With this book, you will discover a wealth of ideas and design strategies for additions that not only preserve but enhance the beauty that originally drew you to your classic home."

Details

Do you own an old house and crave more space without compromising its integrity? Look no further! Introducing "New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home" - the ultimate design solution brought to you by The Taunton Press and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Renowned architect Frank Shirley shares his proven ideas for expanding the space and comfort of your charming colonial, cozy cape, vintage Victorian, or any classic home. With 300 stunning photos of additions that work, you'll be inspired to teach your old house some new tricks!

Preserving the all-important balance of your home is our utmost priority. Our book provides reassuring answers to all your concerns about adding new space while maintaining the look and feel you first fell in love with. We guide you through creating "public" and "private" spaces and making a painless transition from old to new. Craft with materials that express your home's unique style and get inspired by our captivating case studies such as "A Home on the Hudson" and "A Victorian with Humility".

As a fellow old house owner and aficionado, Frank Shirley writes with warmth and insight, making "New Rooms for Old Houses" a pure pleasure to read. It's not just a book, but an unparalleled resource whether you're in the dreaming, planning, or doing stage of your project. Give yourself or your loved one the perfect gift and unlock the potential of your old house with this gorgeous book!

Are you ready to take the next step in transforming your beloved old house into a functional and beautiful space? Don't miss out! Grab your copy of "New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home" today by clicking here and embark on an exciting journey of home improvement.

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website