Dimensions
250 x 291 x 23mm
Whether you want to replace your home's original features or sensitively update, this book explains how to achieve the best results.
With ten international case studies and examples of older homes of every type - from farmhouses to town houses, beach houses to apartments - this is the essential reference for anyone embarking on home renovation.
Mary Gilliatt explains how building design has evolved and sets styles and periods in context. Elements such as doors, windows and floors are discussed in detail, explaining the variety available, and the properties for which they are appropriate.
Complete with a detailed glossary of building and architectural terms, 'Great Renovations' is a practical guide to reviving both the structure and decoration of older homes.
