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9781561588855 English 1561588857 A cramped kitchen. A bedroom that lacks elbow room. A living room that's no fun living in. It's the age-old dilemma of owning an old house...you want to add space by making an addition but don't want to damage your home's integrity. Now The Taunton Press and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have joined forces to bring you outstanding design solutions. Renowned architect Frank Shirley will share dozens of proven ideas for expanding the space and comfort of your charming colonial, cozy cape, vintage Victorian, any classic home...all while preserving the look and feel you first fell in love with! Teach an old house new tricks! 300 stunning photos of additions that work Reassuring answers to all your concerns about adding new space to your beloved old home: A house in harmony - living in an old house and loving it Preserving the all-important balance of your home Creating "public" and "private" spaces Making the painless transition from old to new Crafting with materials that express your home's style Inspiring case studies - A Home on the Hudson, A Bay Area Beauty, A Victorian with Humility, Reviving a Retreat and more Pure pleasure to read...as a fellow old house owner and aficionado, Frank Shirley writes with warmth and insight A gorgeous book, the perfect gift for anyone who owns and loves his or her old house An unparalleled resource whether you're in the dreaming, planning or doing stage! "Like you, I prefer old houses. For decades, I've helped home owners make their old houses more livable. With this book, you will discover a wealth of ideas and design strategies for additions that not only preserve but enhance the beauty that originally drew you to your classic home.", Teach an old house new tricks!- 300 stunning photos of additions that work- Reassuring answers to all your concerns about adding new space to your beloved old home: - A house in harmony - living in an old house and loving it - Preserving the all-important balance of your home - Creating "public" and "private" spaces - Making the painless transition from old to new - Crafting with materials that express your home's style- Inspiring case studies - A Home on the Hudson, A Bay Area Beauty, A Victorian with Humility, Reviving a Retreat and more- Pure pleasure to read...as a fellow old house owner and aficionado, Frank Shirley writes with warmth and insight- A gorgeous book, the perfect gift for anyone who owns and loves his or her old house- An unparalleled resource whether you're in the dreaming, planning or doing stage! "Like you, I prefer old houses. For decades, I've helped home owners make their old houses more livable. With this book, you will discover a wealth of ideas and design strategies for additions that not only preserve but enhance the beauty that originally drew you to your classic home.", The most popular American house styles continue to be the old stalwarts--Capes, Bungalows, Victorians, etc. The challenge we continue to face is how to live in them. Most often, we need more space. The solution? Add it on. The problem? How to do it right. Architect Frank Shirley has had a hand in nearly two decades' worth of old-house projects--he knows the right and wrong way to expand any classic American home. There's a real need for this information because, as Shirley knows, there are no books available for homeowners who are considering expanding a beloved old home. An old house expert, Shirley has developed a unique approach. Using the guiding principle of ''���harmony''���-- that anything added must be in consonance with the whole house--and four design cornerstones, he has made the process of building an addition into an art form. Walking readers through his four design cornerstones--balance, transition, public v. private space, and materials-- architect Shirley also leads readers on a house tour through the golden age of American architecture., The most popular American house styles today are still the classics from yesterday--Capes, Bungalows, Victorians and Federals. The perennial struggle, however, is how to best live in them with our changing needs. Often, we need more space. The likely solution? Add on. The challenge? How to do it right. Published in conjunction with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, NEW ROOMS FOR OLD HOUSES by renowned architect Frank Shirley contains more than 300 full-color photos. It is a beautiful design guide and essential resource for anyone who loves classic American houses or is considering expanding an old home. Through words and pictures, Shirley shows how to enlarge a home without sacrificing the charm and character of the original structure. Using the guiding principle of "harmony," Shirley walks readers through the four cornerstones of design on which, he believes, all old house expansions should be based: balance, public and private areas, the careful use of transitions, and the choice of appropriate materials. Packed with photos, both before and after shots, and architectural drawings, NEW ROOMS FOR OLD HOUSES is a fascinating tour through the golden age of architecture.
9781561588855 English 1561588857 A cramped kitchen. A bedroom that lacks elbow room. A living room that's no fun living in. It's the age-old dilemma of owning an old house...you want to add space by making an addition but don't want to damage your home's integrity. Now The Taunton Press and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have joined forces to bring you outstanding design solutions. Renowned architect Frank Shirley will share dozens of proven ideas for expanding the space and comfort of your charming colonial, cozy cape, vintage Victorian, any classic home...all while preserving the look and feel you first fell in love with! Teach an old house new tricks! 300 stunning photos of additions that work Reassuring answers to all your concerns about adding new space to your beloved old home: A house in harmony - living in an old house and loving it Preserving the all-important balance of your home Creating "public" and "private" spaces Making the painless transition from old to new Crafting with materials that express your home's style Inspiring case studies - A Home on the Hudson, A Bay Area Beauty, A Victorian with Humility, Reviving a Retreat and more Pure pleasure to read...as a fellow old house owner and aficionado, Frank Shirley writes with warmth and insight A gorgeous book, the perfect gift for anyone who owns and loves his or her old house An unparalleled resource whether you're in the dreaming, planning or doing stage! "Like you, I prefer old houses. For decades, I've helped home owners make their old houses more livable. With this book, you will discover a wealth of ideas and design strategies for additions that not only preserve but enhance the beauty that originally drew you to your classic home.", Teach an old house new tricks!- 300 stunning photos of additions that work- Reassuring answers to all your concerns about adding new space to your beloved old home: - A house in harmony - living in an old house and loving it - Preserving the all-important balance of your home - Creating "public" and "private" spaces - Making the painless transition from old to new - Crafting with materials that express your home's style- Inspiring case studies - A Home on the Hudson, A Bay Area Beauty, A Victorian with Humility, Reviving a Retreat and more- Pure pleasure to read...as a fellow old house owner and aficionado, Frank Shirley writes with warmth and insight- A gorgeous book, the perfect gift for anyone who owns and loves his or her old house- An unparalleled resource whether you're in the dreaming, planning or doing stage! "Like you, I prefer old houses. For decades, I've helped home owners make their old houses more livable. With this book, you will discover a wealth of ideas and design strategies for additions that not only preserve but enhance the beauty that originally drew you to your classic home.", The most popular American house styles continue to be the old stalwarts--Capes, Bungalows, Victorians, etc. The challenge we continue to face is how to live in them. Most often, we need more space. The solution? Add it on. The problem? How to do it right. Architect Frank Shirley has had a hand in nearly two decades' worth of old-house projects--he knows the right and wrong way to expand any classic American home. There's a real need for this information because, as Shirley knows, there are no books available for homeowners who are considering expanding a beloved old home. An old house expert, Shirley has developed a unique approach. Using the guiding principle of ''���harmony''���-- that anything added must be in consonance with the whole house--and four design cornerstones, he has made the process of building an addition into an art form. Walking readers through his four design cornerstones--balance, transition, public v. private space, and materials-- architect Shirley also leads readers on a house tour through the golden age of American architecture., The most popular American house styles today are still the classics from yesterday--Capes, Bungalows, Victorians and Federals. The perennial struggle, however, is how to best live in them with our changing needs. Often, we need more space. The likely solution? Add on. The challenge? How to do it right. Published in conjunction with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, NEW ROOMS FOR OLD HOUSES by renowned architect Frank Shirley contains more than 300 full-color photos. It is a beautiful design guide and essential resource for anyone who loves classic American houses or is considering expanding an old home. Through words and pictures, Shirley shows how to enlarge a home without sacrificing the charm and character of the original structure. Using the guiding principle of "harmony," Shirley walks readers through the four cornerstones of design on which, he believes, all old house expansions should be based: balance, public and private areas, the careful use of transitions, and the choice of appropriate materials. Packed with photos, both before and after shots, and architectural drawings, NEW ROOMS FOR OLD HOUSES is a fascinating tour through the golden age of architecture.