Early American Country Homes: A Return to Simpler Living
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423620933 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tim Tanner restored his first ca 1870s home in 1988, and has been involved in restoration and reproduction projects using reclaimed materials ever since then. He is an artist in and around Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and is on the faculty at Brigham Young University Idaho, where he teaches Art and Design.
In some cases, the owners of the homes featured here have added graceful touches to the bones of great old houses, while maintaining their historical grounding to the past. . But most of all, it just feels like home. It’s countrydownhome country. He has published articles on historical subjects in various publications, including the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal and Muzzleloader Magazine. TIM TANNER has been a graphic designer, artist, and freelance illustrator for over 25 years, with his work appearing on the covers of several national best sellers. Author Tim Tanner and his wife John
"a mixture of old, new with old, fake old and a little too much Utah for my colonial taste" according to anne Hall. liked subject enough to want to see more and more houses but interior spaces were clutteredsection on new houses w old elements felt very suburban to me.I'd prefer radical renovations using colonial houses -- the breadth of what has been attempted -- rather than restoration and cluttered imitation. "wonderful" according to QueensGirl. A beautiful book. I love this sort of decor and this book has been a fantastic source of inspiration.Also check out Early American Country Interiors by the same author.. A very nice book L. Rowley This beautiful book is filled with artistic photographs of lots of historic homes (mostly interiors - some exteriors). The text is warm and engaging and speaks to the heart of those of us who love historic homes, and country and early american ambience and style. I haven't seen any of the homes he's chosen in any other publications. The reason I did not give this book 5 stars is because of the quality of the photographs. It appears some of the photos have been taken in rooms with natural light and with any available over-head lighting turned on to high beam. This does not do justice to these be
The homes exude a simplicity that is somewhat rustic and somewhat country in an understated way. Twenty restored or renovated Early American country homes feature the myriad of different styles from around the country. Tim Tanner also features some small cabins that have been made livable for today as well as decorating ideas and outbuildings.