Decorating with Architectural Details

Name: Decorating with Architectural Details
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ISBN: 9781580111577

ISBN-10: 1580111572

ISBN-13: 9781580111577

Edition: 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Philip Schmidt, Jessie Walker

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Decorating with Architectural Details offers the latest inspirational ideas for the most popular design trend in today's market. Incorporating classic design elements such as mantels, window seats, shelving, and more, homeowners learn how to turn a humdrum room into a distinctive living space. Readers can create a custom look for any room using the numerous style concepts. Hundreds of lavish photographs by renowned photographer Jessie Walker capture the inspiration and excitement of details and design elements in real-world settings.

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List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Publication date: 6/8/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English

Philip Schmidt (Golden, CO) is an avid environmentalist and a home improvement expert who has written many successful DIY books, including Build Your Kids a Treehouse, The Complete Guide to Patios and The Complete Guide to Contemporary Sheds.

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Introduction	p. 8
Architectural Details in Home Design	p. 12
Adding Architectural Details	p. 14
Decorating Basics
An Overview of Architectural Styles	p. 15
Georgian (1700-1780)
Federal (1790-1830)
Greek Revival (1820-1860)
Victorian (1840-1900)
Craftsman (1890-1920)
Colonial (1600-1782) & Colonial Revival (1880-1940)
Country Style
Basic Trimwork	p. 30
Use of Trim in Design	p. 32
Selecting Trim Materials
Baseboard
Crown Molding & Cornices
Chair Rail, Picture Rail & Friezes
Door & Window Casing
Window Seats	p. 46
Window Seats & Design	p. 48
Planning a Window Seat	p. 49
Overall Dimensions
Seat Dimensions
Comfort
Storage
Utilities
Locating a Window Seat	p. 56
Bay Window Seats	p. 58
Window Cornices & Shutters	p. 60
Cornices	p. 62
Decorating Tips
Cornice Construction
Designing a Cornice
Shutters	p. 68
Choosing a Shutter Style
Other Considerations
Buying & Installing Shutters
Trimmed Wall Openings	p. 74
Pass-Throughs	p. 76
Kitchen Pass-Throughs
Hallways & Living Areas
Designing a Pass-Through
Passageways	p. 80
Traditional Passageways
Redefining Openings
Decorative Wall Openings	p. 86
Building a Wall Opening
Decorating Ideas
Fireplace Mantels	p. 88
Anatomy of a Mantel	p. 90
Period Mantels	p. 92
Designing Your Mantel	p. 94
Traditional Designs
Columns & Pilasters
Building Your Own Mantel	p. 98
Mantel Kits	p. 100
Mantel Makeovers	p. 101
Zero-Clearance Fireplaces	p. 104
Recessed Nooks & Decorative Shelves	p. 106
Niches	p. 108
Where to Place a Niche
Buying & Installing a Niche
Decorative Nooks	p. 112
Constructing a Nook
A Peaceful, Uncluttered Place
Wall-Hung Decorative Shelves	p. 116
Shelf Materials
Salvages Shelves	p. 120
Built-In Decorative Shelving	p. 122
Built-In Bookcases	p. 124
The Beauty of Built-Ins	p. 126
Libraries
The Built-In Wall
Kitchen Built-Ins
China Cupboards
Entertainment Centers
Shelving Basics	p. 130
Shelf Materials
Shelf Supports
Building Bookcases	p. 132
Locating a Bookcase
Case Materials
Sizing the Shelves
Making Add-Ons Look Built-In	p. 137
Ceiling Treatments	p. 138
Decorative Beams & Coffered Ceilings	p. 140
Decorating with Beams
Coffers
Structural Ceilings	p. 146
Soffits & Recesses	p. 148
Designing a Soffit
Building a Soffit
Domes
Applied Ceiling Accents	p. 152
Medallions
Trimwork
Tin Ceilings
Columns & Pilasters	p. 154
Columns	p. 156
Anatomy of a Classical Column
Column Materials
Installing a Column
Pilasters	p. 162
Anatomy of a Pilaster
Making Your Own Pilasters
Room Dividers	p. 166
Buying Columns & Pilasters	p. 169
Staircase Details	p. 170
Anatomy of a Staircase	p. 172
Staircase Evolution
Building Codes
Treads & Risers
Tread & Riser Makeovers
Stair Runners
Starting Steps
Balustrades	p. 178
Newel Posts
Railings & Balusters
Staircase Accents	p. 180
Skirtboards & Tread Brackets
Stair Seats
Architectural Salvage	p. 182
Salvage Outlets	p. 184
Architectural Dealers
Antique Shops
Budget Salvage
Internet Shopping
Shopping Tips	p. 186
Building Codes
Buying & Reclaiming Materials	p. 189
Wood
Metal
Glass
Stone & Terra-cotta
Tools, Materials & Techniques	p. 194
Power Tools	p. 196
Miter Saws
Circular Saws
Jigsaws
Drills
Routers
Pneumatic Nailers
Materials	p. 200
Construction Lumber
Finish Lumber
Plywood & MDF
Drywall
Techniques	p. 202
Cutting Crown Molding
Mitered Returns
Making a Coped Joint
Hand-Nailing Trim
Forming Special Openings
Where's the Framing?
Using Hollow-Wall Anchors
Installing & Finishing Drywall
Resource Guide	p. 212
Glossary	p. 216
Credits	p. 219
Index	p. 220
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