Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples
Creating Harmonious Living Spaces: A Guide to Interior Design Principles and Decorating IdeasBy Candace Wheeler
Length2h 49m
About this audiobook
In "Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples," Candace Wheeler merges her artistic sensibilities with practical advice, offering readers an insightful exploration into the world of interior design. Written in the late 19th century, the book reflects the era'Äôs burgeoning appreciation for personal aesthetics in domestic spaces, embodying a blend of detailed illustrations and accessible guidance. Wheeler'Äôs literary style is characterized by its clarity and pragmatic approach, rendering complex design principles into digestible content suitable for a wide audience, including both novices and seasoned decorators looking to enhance their spaces. Candace Wheeler, often regarded as one of the pioneers in American interior design, brings her wealth of experience and passion for decorative arts to this seminal work. Her background as a designer and her involvement in the Arts and Crafts movement inspired her desire to empower individuals to cultivate beauty in their homes. Drawing from her extensive career and her role in establishing the profession of female interior decorators, Wheeler'Äôs insights are both authoritative and revolutionary for her time. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in enhancing their living environment. Wheeler'Äôs principles resonate today, offering timeless wisdom that encourages readers to cultivate spaces that reflect their personal style and comfort. By exploring her practical examples, readers can embark on a journey of self-expression and transformation in their own homes.
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GenreOther
Length2 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15FLOORS AND FLOOR-COVERINGS: SQUARE HALL IN CITY HOUSE
2STENCILED BORDERS FOR BATH-ROOM DECORATION (BY DUNHAM WHEELER)
16CHAPTER XII: DRAPERIES
3STENCILED BORDERS FOR HALLS (BY DUNHAM WHEELER)
17CHAPTER XIII
4CHAPTER VI: KITCHENS
18FURNITURE
5CHAPTER VII
19COLONIAL CHAIRS AND SOFA (BELONGING TO MRS. RUTH MCENERY STUART)
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6COLOUR WITH REFERENCE TO LIGHT: SITTING-ROOM IN "WILD WOOD." ONTEORA (BELONGING TO MISS LUISITA LELAND)
20COLONIAL MANTEL AND ENGLISH HOB-GRATE (SITTING-ROOM IN MRS. CANDACE WHEELER'S HOUSE)
7CHAPTER VIII
21SOFA DESIGNED BY MRS. CANDACE WHEELER FOR NEW LIBRARY IN "WOMAN'S BUILDING," COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
8WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS
22RUSTIC SOFA AND TABLES IN "PENNYROYAL" (IN MRS. BOUDINOT KEITH'S COTTAGE, ONTEORA)
9LARGE SITTING-ROOM IN "STAR ROCK" COUNTRY HOUSE
23DINING-ROOM IN "STAR ROCK" (COUNTRY HOUSE OF W.E. CONNOR, ESQ., ONTEORA)
10PAINTED CANVAS FRIEZE
24DINING-ROOM IN NEW YORK HOUSE SHOWING LEADED-GLASS WINDOWS
11BUCKRAM FRIEZE FOR DINING-ROOM
25DINING-ROOM IN NEW YORK HOME SHOWING CARVED WAINSCOTTING AND PAINTED FRIEZE
12CHAPTER IX: LOCATION OF THE HOUSE
26GLASS WINDOW BY DORA WHEELER KEITH IN HOUSE AT LAKEWOOD (Belonging to Clarence Roof, Esq.)
13CHAPTER X: CEILINGS
27SCREEN BY DORA WHEELER KEITH IN HOUSE AT LAKEWOOD (Belonging to Clarence Roof, Esq.)
14CHAPTER XI
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