Charleston Architecture and Interiors
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From the Inside Flap From the stately elegance of the Georgian era to the exuberant eclecticism of the twenty-first century, the houses of Charleston, South Carolina, are defined by great architecture and elegant design. This book offers an insider's view of the beautiful houses, gardens, and decorative arts that comprise the city's unique charm. This richly illustrated volume opens with an overview of Charleston's decorative arts and architecture, followed by sections entitled Elements of Charleston Style, Period Charleston, Eclectic Charleston, and, finally, Quintessential Charleston. Also included is a source guide to designers, shops, and manufacturers. This book will inspire and educate readers about the specifics of Charleston's style and the historic and contemporary spirits that infuse it. Susan Sully is a best-selling author whose publications include The Southern Cottage: From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Florida Keys; Casa Florida: Spanish Style Houses from Winter Park to Coral Gables; New Orleans Style: Past and Present; Charleston Style: Then and Now; and Savannah Style: Mystery and Manners. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in art history, Susan lectures frequently around the country and contributes articles to many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Southern Accents, Metropolitan Home, Art and Antiques, Town and Country Travel and Coastal Living. She lives in New Orleans. Read more About the Author Susan Sully is the best-selling author of The Southern Cottage: From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Florida Keys; Casa Florida: Spanish Style Houses from Winter Park to Coral Gables; New Orleans Style: Past and Present; Charleston Style: Then and Now; and Savannah Style: Mystery and Manners. Her articles about decorative arts and architecture have appeared in The New York Times, Town & Country Travel, Art and Antiques, Metropolitan Home, Southern Accents, and Coastal Living. She lives in Charleston. Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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Here is our chance to see inside the private homes of beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina. Each chapter covers one home, all of which are private homes, with the exception of one museum house. One home is an old warehouse renovated in a contemporary style. The rest are traditional styles--some are laid back and cozy; some are very formal and historically correct. Each chapter includes many lavish photographs, a history of the house, and a bit about the current owners. I would have loved to see the floorplans of these houses, but you can't have everything.Now to review this as a Kindle book. First of all, the price difference between the ebook and the hardcover makes this a real deal for Kindle owners. I have a Kindle Touch and the Kindle app on my Ipad. I read it on my Ipad, but I looked through it on my Kindle for the purpose of writing this review. My recommendation is that you only buy this as an ebook if you have an Ipad, or another device that allows you to zoom in on the pictures. My Kindle Touch just did not do justice to the pictures, and I could not see the details. With my Ipad, I could do the "stretch" move on the pictures, so that I could focus in on every little detail, and really study the homes and the décor. So, I recommend it only to those who have a device that has the ability to display photos well.