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1	House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture more books like this by Susan Hershman add to wishlist "House Colors" is comprehensive guide that takes the guesswork out of choosing an exterior home colour. Selecting paint colours can be overwhelming, and exterior paint colours are particularly tricky-a house is a very large object to paint, colour looks different on large, scale and colours change dramatically under different light conditions. ... see all copies from $12.44! new only from $20.68! \| SVS
2	Stone by Design more books like this by Lew French, Alison Shaw (Photographer) add to wishlist More than 125 gorgeous photographs showcase the beauty of award-winning stonemason Lew French's work in eight different homes, illustrating how rounded fieldstone, gray slate, rough granite, and even curvy driftwood can be incorporated into stunning pieces of functional art. French provides charming narration for each project: how an idea came ... see all copies from $12.98! new only from $18.38! \| SVS
3	Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties more books like this by Arrol Gellner, Douglas Keister add to wishlist In the tradition of the "Bungalow" series comes a marvelous celebration of the 20th century's most delightful and whimsical architectural style. 200 color photos. see all copies from $15.75! new only from $16.20! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Decorating with Architectural Details more books like this by Philip Schmidt, Jessie Walker (Photographer) add to wishlist Decorating with Architectural Details offers the latest inspirational ideas for the most popular design trend in today's market. Incorporating classic design elements such as mantels, window seats, shelving, and more, homeowners learn how to turn a humdrum room into a distinctive living space. Readers can create a custom look for any room using ... see all copies from $8.00! first editions
5	Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage & Antiques more books like this by Brian Coleman, Dan Mayers (Photographer) add to wishlist Saving and reusing unique bits and pieces of old buildings and homes becomes a rewarding decorating style with the help of an in-depth examination of the beautiful artistry of the past that describes methods of giving vintage items a new lease on life. see all copies from $12.86! new only from $12.86! \| first editions
6	The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture: Speculations on Ornament from Vitruvius to Venturi more books like this by Professor George L Hersey add to wishlist By analyzing this poetry - the tropes founded on the Greek terms for ornamental detail - he reconstructs a classical theory about the origin and meaning of the orders, one that links them to ancient sacrificial ritual and myth. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $14.41! \| first editions
7	Victorian Exterior Decoration: How to Paint Your Nineteenth-Century American House Historically more books like this by Roger W Moss, Gail C Winkler add to wishlist Many people who own authentic Victorian houses are at a loss as to what color their home should be painted or even what the original colors were. This resource directs readers step-by-step on how to select and apply historically accurate paint colors that will enhance the beauty and value of their homes. Full-color paintings and photographs. see all copies from $5.17! new only from $120.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Field Guide to American Architecture more books like this by Carole Rifkind add to wishlist This comprehensive handbook on our architectural heritage traces the fascinating development of architectural styles in the United States, from the simple wood houses of the 17th century to the steel and glass towers of our own day. Over 450 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions
9	New Spaces from Salvage: Creating Perfect Interiors from Recovered Architecture more books like this by Thomas J O'Gorman add to wishlist Stone pediments, mantel pieces, lighting sconces, garden gates, benches, doors, columns, tiles, lintels, art glass--even entire staircases can be purchased from salvage and put to use. This beautifully illustrated book shows how to secure these and other pieces. 200 color photos & illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.98! \| first editions
10	The American Builder's Companion more books like this by Asher Benjamin add to wishlist The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
11 view cover	The Transformation of Islamic Art During the Sunni Revival more books like this by Yasser Tabbaa add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Daughters of Painted Ladies more books like this by Elizabeth Pomada, Douglas Keister (Illustrator), Michael Larsen add to wishlist A tour of the astonishing and stunning newly painted Victorian homes now beautifying all of the United States as ancestors of the original Painted Ladies of San Francisco! 172 full-color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.91! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Wrought Iron in Architecture: An Illustrated Survey more books like this by Gerald K Geerlings add to wishlist This classic work documents the history and the many uses and ingenious adaptations of wrought iron in architecture, with numerous examples from the 14th century through the 20th. Nearly 400 illustrations, including 73 clear drawings and 307 sharply focused photographs chronicle the evolution of wrought iron as both a structural and a decorative ... see all copies from $8.98! new only from $10.75! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Study of Architectural Design more books like this by John F Harbeson, John Blatteau (Introduction by), Sandra L Tatman (Introduction by) add to wishlist This is the only text in English that details, step-by-step, the Beaux-Arts system of architectural education. With the reissue of this long-out-of-print book, the student or practitioner of classical design can reconstruct the course of study used to train every architect in America until the late 1940s, from the making of the initial sketch to ... see all copies from $21.23! new only from $28.61! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Modern Architecture: A Guidebook for His Students to This Field of Art more books like this by Otto Wagner, Dr. Harry Francis Mallgrave (Introduction by) add to wishlist This series offers a range of heretofore unavailable writings in English translation on the subjects of art, architecture, and aesthetics. Wagner's manifesto is a plea for an end to architectural eclecticism and for a more rational approach to design suited to contemporary life. see all copies from $4.55! new only from $15.65! \| first editions
16 view cover	Frank Lloyd Wright Glass more books like this by Doreen Ehrlich add to wishlist Providing a chronological, pictorial survey of the use of glass in each documented building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this comprehensive book traces the architect's innovate use of art glass in windows, lighting, interior decor, furnishings, and his famed Luxifer prisms. 175 full-color and b&w photos. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $33.45! \| first editions
17 view cover	U S Capitol: Designing & Decorating a National Icon more books like this by Professor Donald R Kennon (Editor) add to wishlist The United States Capitol is a national cultural icon, and among the most visually recognized seats of government in the world. The past quarter century has witnessed an explosion of scholarly interest in the art and architectural history of the Capitol. The emergence of the historic preservation movement and the maturation of the discipline of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.79! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Building Garden Ornaments: 24 Do-It-Yourself Projects to Accent Any Setting more books like this by Creative Publishing International add to wishlist A handbook for those who want to embellish an outdoor area with attractive accents, but don't want to pay high speciality store prices. It is filled with ideas and step-by-step instructions for creating garden ornaments, including birdbaths, trellises and arbours, as well as simple garden furnishings that sell in most home and garden stores for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions
19 view cover	Terra-Cotta Skyline: New York's Architectural Ornament more books like this by Susan Tunick add to wishlist Any city walker knows the delight that a flash of colorful ornament can bestow on an otherwise gray promenade. These glazed splashes of vivid yellows, greens, cobalt blues, and metallic lusters often are made of terra cotta, which, for more than one hundred years, has been an integral - but largely unrecognizedpart of America's architectural ... see all copies from $9.95! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	The Art Nouveau Style more books like this by Roberta Waddell (Editor) add to wishlist 579 rare photographs of works in jewelry, metalwork, glass, ceramics, textiles, architecture, and furniture by 175 artists -- Mucha, Seguy, Lalique, Tiffany, many others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.34! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Outdoor Stonework: 16 Easy-To-Build Projects for Your Yard and Garden more books like this by Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater add to wishlist Featuring 16 easy-to-build projects for the yard and garden, this complete primer shows how to work with stone, including choosing materials, safety considerations, and cutting and fitting techniques. Full-color photos & illustrations. see all copies from $6.43! new only from $6.43! \| SVS
22	Early American community structures : from material originally published as the White Pine series of architectural monographs, edited by Russell F. Whitehead and Frank Choutequ Brown more books like this by Lisa C. Mullins, Roy Underhill, National Historical Society add to wishlist see all copies from $4.46! new only from $4.46! \| first editions
23 view cover	Traditional Mexican Style Exteriors more books like this by Donna McMenamin add to wishlist Over 300 color photographs of beautiful new, old, and remodeled traditional style homes and gardens are presented. From Spanish Colonial facades in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, to the best of the Mission and Spanish Eclectic homes, this volume is a must for everyone interested in Mexican architecture and outdoor charm. The readers ... see all copies from $14.90! new only from $32.21! \| first editions
24 view cover	Exterior House Trim more books like this by Steve Wilson add to wishlist One of the most popular and long-lasting trends in house design/improvement is that of trimwork and other decorative exterior elements. "Exterior House Trim" shows how to improve your home's appeal by applying trimwork ideas and principles. It also gives expert advice on how to match trim elements with particular styles of domestic architecture, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
25	Skyscraper Style: Art Deco New York more books like this by Cervin Robinson, Rosemarie H Bletter add to wishlist see all copies from $3.95! first editions

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	Painted Ladies Revisited: San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians Inside and Out by Elizabeth Pomada, Michael Larsen, Douglas Keister (Photographer) see all from $2.25! new only from $37.06!