Cottage and cabin
By: Linda Leigh Paul
Publisher: Universe; Publishers Group UK [distributor]
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York; Enfield
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780789320148
Subjects: Domestic Architecture; Vacation homes; Log cabins; Cottages; Pictorial works
Description: This expansive collection of charming retreats celebrates the getaway home for every type of dreamer. From a prototypical Colorado log cabin in the Rockies to a Wisconsin backwoods lakeside retreat, from a cliffside escape in the Grenadines to a classic Nantucket shingle-style cottage, Cottage and Cabin features an exceptional array of charming, small-dwelling escapes throughout North America. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who dreams about the ideal escape or retreat. Whether it is classic colonial interiors or contemporary modern simplicity youre looking for, the interiors of these homes mirror their settings, in both quality and innovation. From homes built in the tradition of Frank Lloyd Wright to works by young, up-and-coming architects, this book features cottages and cabins from the rugged and rustic to the comfortable and chic. More than three hundred photographs showcase picturesque seaside cottages, off-the-beaten-path rustic cabins, fantastic lakeside houses, private island abodes, and unique seaside retreats, making this the definitive book on one of the most popular forms and styles for architects, decorators, homeowners, and dreamers.