Fireplaces for A Beautiful Home by Katherine Seppings

Aangeboden: Fireplaces for A Beautiful Home by Katherine Seppings Prijs: T.e.a.b. FIREPLACES FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOME by Katherine Seppings Boek in stoeptegelformaat met harde witte kaft met illustratie met grijs/zwarte letteropdruk met witte stofomslag met illustratie met grijs/witte letteropdruk in perfecte conditie; 160 pagina's met meer dan 150 kleurenfoto's, tekeningen, illustraties enz.; Fire has been feared and revered since the beginning of time. Containing and controlling this essential element, within the confines of a hearth, reveals a story that goes beyond our fundamental need for warmth and security. The multitude of fireplace styles and designs through the ages, reflect the various fashions and developments in technology, alongside the depleting natural resources and changing social attitudes. The fireplace, being the centre of home, has always been regarded with strong affection. And becoming intimate with homes, their hearths and stoves, throughout t he ages; is the key to successful renovation and restoration. FIREPLACES FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOME will inspire you to recreate the traditional style and feel of your home, through an understanding of what was intended by the great architects and designers of all periods. The book deals with what to consider in style, dimensions, colour and materials, when determining the most suitable fireplaces for your home. Chapters on renovation and restoration help you to realize the potential of your home, giving practical advice on technological and safety issues, as well as the restoration and maintenance of hearths, surrounds, mantels and grates. The finishing touches of decorating details and accessories will help you achieve the correct feel of your period home, while enabling you to create your own personal style throughout. In addition, FIREPLACES FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOME includes a directory of studios and suppliers, worldwide. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 FUNDAMENTAL WARM CHAPTER 2 INNOVATIONS & REVIVALS CHAPTER 3 STOVES CHAPTER 4 DESIGN OPTIONS CHAPTER 5 RENOVATIONS RESTORATION MANUFACTURERS & STOCKISTS Katherine E. Seppings was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1959. She began writing on period details and architectural history at an early age, and exhibited and sold her own paintings of historic buildings. In 1980, Katherine became a member of the National Trust of Australia Photographic Committee. She pursued a career in advertising and publishing as a qualified graphic artist, illustrative photographer and writer, and has worked freelance since 1981. To her credit, she has two photographic exhibitions, one being 'Characters of Castlemaine', which received national acclaim, in Australia. She has written for educational audio visuals, researched and illustrated Joan Webster's 'The C omplete Australian Bushfire History'....

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