The House in Good Taste
Author | : Elsie De Wolfe |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 1914 |
ISBN-10 | : HARVARD:32044053919999 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The House in Good Taste written by Elsie De Wolfe and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The House in Good Taste is a classic and iconic book in the field of interior design. It was written by Elsie de Wolfe, who is often described as the first lady of interior decoration. She rejected the dark interior color schemes of Victorian interiors and instead opted for ablack and white color scheme with clean lines and simple ornamentation. She was close friends with architect Stanford White and worked for clients like the Vanderbilt family.