Bungalow Colors: Exteriors
Explores color theory and has before-and-after color photos, plus tips for developing your own color scheme. (Seattle Times2003-08-03)...the many pictures in the book, both old and new, are wonderful. No matter what style and material your house or even if you don't own one, it's great fun to read and look through.    (Chicago Daily Herald2003-03-03)When they were first built, many of the older American homes were quite colorful, with their architectural features enhanced by contrasting or complementary hues. Schweitzer, who teaches architectural history and historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University and is a columnist for Victorian Homes magazine, provides a wealth of information to anyone restoring a bungalow or other Arts and Crafts - style home. Readers are introduced to a variety of home styles popular in the early 20th century, with many period characteristics defined. This title emphasizes exterior color, so numerous period illustrations (some with floor plans) and paint charts are provided. Of great interest is a section on developing one's own color scheme. A "Before and After" section shows how the beauty of existing houses can be restored. Recommended to anyone restoring a home of this period or to those who simply enjoy older homes; most public libraries should consider.  (Library Journal2003-03-01)In this remarkably practical and well-researched book, Schweitzer addresses the importance of color within the movement. He draws on numerous period colors from early-twentieth-century sources and then outlines the steps to creating historic paint schemes using modern products. One particularly interesting section at the end is devoted to before-and-after photographs showcasing several Arts and Crafts homes across the country transformed through the use of authentic colors.  (The Oregonian2002-12-12)