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The House in Good Taste

by Elsie De Wolfe

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Before there was Marie Kondo, there was Elsie de Wolfe with The House in Good Taste to teach you how to clean, tidy up, and declutter. Originally published in 1914, this comprehensive collection is perfect for anyone interested in the history of interior decorating! Compiled of articles and narratives by Elsie de Wolfe, the original leading lady for interior decoration and entrepreneurship, along with classic black-and-white photos, this inspired guide is an inside look at the style of early twentieth-century interior decoration. In this book, you'll learn how to decorate: Walls Hallways and staircases Bedrooms Dining rooms Doors and windows And more! Elsie de Wolfe was considered the pioneer for women in both interior decoration and business. Confident and ambitious she worked her way up to greatness, coining the industry of Interior Decorating. Her style was founded on "simplicity, suitability, and proportion," making the most out of space and color.  She did not care for extravagance, but valued architectural history, romantic tradition, and harmony and intimacy. The House in Good Taste is still relevant today.… (more)
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An interesting book on the art of decorating with a lot of food for thought on taste and what is good taste. The passing of time did not change most of the content of the book.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Dover Publications ( )
  annarellix | Jan 31, 2018 |
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Before there was Marie Kondo, there was Elsie de Wolfe with The House in Good Taste to teach you how to clean, tidy up, and declutter. Originally published in 1914, this comprehensive collection is perfect for anyone interested in the history of interior decorating! Compiled of articles and narratives by Elsie de Wolfe, the original leading lady for interior decoration and entrepreneurship, along with classic black-and-white photos, this inspired guide is an inside look at the style of early twentieth-century interior decoration. In this book, you'll learn how to decorate: Walls Hallways and staircases Bedrooms Dining rooms Doors and windows And more! Elsie de Wolfe was considered the pioneer for women in both interior decoration and business. Confident and ambitious she worked her way up to greatness, coining the industry of Interior Decorating. Her style was founded on "simplicity, suitability, and proportion," making the most out of space and color.  She did not care for extravagance, but valued architectural history, romantic tradition, and harmony and intimacy. The House in Good Taste is still relevant today.

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