New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home
The most popular American house styles today are still the classics from yesterday—Capes, Bungalows, Victorians and Federals. The perennial struggle, however, is how to best live in them with our changing needs. Often, we need more space. The likely solution? Add on. The challenge? How to do it right.
The Taunton Press, in conjunction with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, has published New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home by renowned architect Frank Shirley. With more than 300 full-color photos, this beautiful design guide is an essential resource for anyone who loves classic American houses or is considering expanding an old home.
Packed with photos, both before and after shots, and architectural drawings, New Rooms for Old Houses is a fascinating tour through the golden age of architecture. The tips, techniques and materials presented in the book are the culmination of the author's vast experience as an architect specializing in old houses. Insights are also drawn from the top architects and passionate homeowners included in the book who have taken on the difficult but rewarding task of updating their beautiful homes for future generations.
