Farmhouses

Farmhouses
Author: Marie Proeller Hueston
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2006
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781588164773

Take a tour of comfortable and charming farmhouses, presented Country Living style. Breathtaking photographs, accompanied by marvelously in-depth information, reveal the myriad ways these old-fashioned homes can fit beautifully into our modern-day lifestyles. While the exteriors of these houses all retain their strong lines and architectural origins, the interiors showcase a variety of sensibilities. See sophisticated farmhouses that smoothly combine the best of old and new; homes entirely decorated in flea-market finds; houses that serve as showcases for magnificent antique collections; and contemporary redefinitions with loft-like spaces and fashionable d�cor. Each profile goes room by room, carefully explaining the owner’s needs, desires, and design decisions: everything from wall treatments and light fixtures to shelving and appliances receives meticulous attention and discussion.

Farmhouse

Farmhouse
Author: Fine Homebuilding
Publisher: Taunton Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781641551649

The farmhouse is a classic American icon, combining comfort and simplicity, elegance and nostalgia, all without pretension. No matter the age or condition, these historic homesteads call to mind the pragmatism of the pioneers who worked the land and raised their families at a time when practicality was key to prosperity. But the farmhouse is more than a historic artifact. Farmhouse style continues to evolve into the 21st century, carrying with it the best of the past while adapting to our modern lifestyle. Whether built in 1720 or 2020, a farmhouse is instantly recognizable for its main rectangular form, gabled or lean-to additions, various outbuildings, and spartan architecture, among other hallmarks. While the farmhouse's use of natural materials and basic construction is indicative of its traditional, sensible nature, modern farmhouses might equally be built according to Passive House or other energy-efficient standards. Whether true to tradition or adapted for a modern lifestyle, the houses featured in Farmhouse are a testament to the flexibility, durability, longevity, and--above all else--the everlasting appeal of the American farmhouse.

American Country Building Design

American Country Building Design
Author: Donald J. Berg
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2005
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781402723575

"Provides an excellent introduction as well as suggestions for using these plans to add architectural detail to your own home...an excellent bibliography."--Victorian Homes "The best home, barn and landscape designs...in a charming book....[It] contains numerous original illustrations showing a wealth of construction details, site plans and plantings."--Fine Homebuilding This classic bestseller contains the finest collection of architectural designs from a bygone era--and it's a boon for anyone hoping to construct that dream house or add charming touches to a modern one. Hundreds of illustrations from actual 19th century building plans feature architects' blueprints and drawings, full-color photos, and more. The buildings range from humble farmers' cabins to summer getaway cottages for the rich, and there's plenty of detail work, including built-in shelves, dormers, and turned balusters. With this information, an architect could easily create anything shown on the pages.

Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-Century America

Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-Century America
Author: Sally McMurry
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1988-06-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0195364511

The antebellum era and the close of the 19th century frame a period of great agricultural expansion. During this time, farmhouse plans designed by rural men and women regularly appeared in the flourishing Northern farm journals. This book analyzes these vital indicators of the work patterns, social interactions, and cultural values of the farm families of the time. Examining several hundred owner-designed plans, McMurry shows the ingenious ways in which "progressive" rural Americans designed farmhouses in keeping with their visions of a dynamic, reformed rural culture. From designs for efficient work spaces to a concern for self-contained rooms for adolescent children, this fascinating story of the evolution of progressive farmers' homes sheds new light on rural America's efforts to adapt to major changes brought by industrialization, urbanization, the consolidation of capitalist agriculture, and the rise of the consumer society.

American Farmhouses

American Farmhouses
Author: Leah Rosch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2002-09-24
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Designers, architects, and homeowners continue to be inspired by country style. With rich color photographs and detailed black-and-white historical images, American Farmhouses is both a popular reference and a lifestyle book. AResources section puts readers in touch with manufacturers and craftsmen who are living proof of the enduring appeal of the American farmhouse aesthetic.

Farmhouse

Farmhouse
Author: Nancy L. Mohr
Publisher: Running Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-09-16
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780762413881

American farmhouses continue to capture the imagination and speak to our collective longing to return to a simpler time and place. This handsome volume features large-format, full-color photographs of farmhouses throughout the United States and Canada, accompanied by graceful text designed to educate readers about the history of farmhouses and the distinctions between regional architectural styles.

The American Farmhouse

The American Farmhouse
Author:
Publisher: Dutton Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1975
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Photographs of American farmhouses built during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-century America

Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-century America
Author: Sally Ann McMurry
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1988
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0195044754

A look at the changing design of 19th-century American farmhouses, collected from a wide range of agricultural periodicals of the time.

Minka

Minka
Author: John Roderick
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2008
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781568987316

"But Roderick's reverence for natural materials and his appreciation of traditional Japanese and Shinto crafsmanship eventually got the better of him. Before long, carpenters were hoisting massive beams, laying wide wooden floors, and attaching the split-bamboo ceiling. In just forty days they rebuilt the house on a hill overlooking Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan. Working together they renovated the farmhouse, adding features such as floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a modern kitchen, bath, and toilet." "John Roderick's architectural memoir Minka tells the compelling and often poignant story of how one man fell in love with the people, culture, and ancient building traditions of Japan, and reminds us all about the importance of craftsmanship and the meaning of place and home in the process."--BOOK JACKET.