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Synopsis
""How To Furnish Your Home In True Colonial Style: Whitney Colonial Reproductions"" is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in creating an authentic colonial-style interior design for their home. Written by the W. F. Whitney Company, a well-known manufacturer of high-quality colonial reproductions, this book offers practical advice and inspiration for achieving a historically accurate and aesthetically pleasing look.The book begins with an overview of colonial design principles and historical context, including information on the different colonial periods and styles. It then moves on to specific rooms in the house, offering detailed guidance on how to furnish each one in a colonial style. The authors provide tips on selecting appropriate furniture, fabrics, and accessories, as well as advice on color schemes and lighting.Throughout the book, the W. F. Whitney Company showcases their own colonial reproductions, providing readers with a range of options for achieving an authentic look. The book also includes photographs of real colonial homes and interiors, as well as illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize different design concepts.Overall, ""How To Furnish Your Home In True Colonial Style: Whitney Colonial Reproductions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in colonial design and home decor. With its practical advice, historical context, and beautiful illustrations, this book is sure to inspire readers to create their own unique and historically accurate colonial-style interiors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.