The Gentleman's House, or How to Plan English Residences (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the intricate details of designing and arranging a comfortable and functional English residence. Recognizing the lack of comprehensive resources on the subject, the author draws upon extensive experience and meticulous study to provide a thorough examination of domestic plan. Spanning centuries, the book traces the evolution of English houses from the Saxon period to the present day. It explores how historical events, societal changes, and evolving notions of comfort and privacy have shaped the layout and features of homes. Through detailed descriptions and numerous illustrations, the book meticulously analyzes the principles of effective plan design, including privacy, convenience, spaciousness, and elegance. It offers practical guidance on arranging various rooms, from dining rooms and drawing rooms to bedrooms and nurseries, while also addressing the specific needs of servants and the placement of domestic offices. Ultimately, this book reveals the profound impact that thoughtful house planning can have on the lives of its inhabitants, fostering well-being and enriching daily experiences. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Number of Pages: 583

Type: textbook

Book Title: Gentleman's House, or How to Plan English Residences : From the Parsonage to the Palace, with Tables of Accommodation and Cost, and a Series of Selected Plans (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Topic: General

Publication Year: 2017

Item Height: 1.2 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Architecture

Item Weight: 26.8 Oz

Author: Robert Kerr

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback