The Gentleman's House: Or, How to Plan English Residences, from the Parsonage to the Palace; with Tables of Accomodation and Cost, and a Series of Selected Plans |
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Page 8 - Vanbrugh , and is a good example of his heavy though imposing style (*Lie heavy on him, Earth, for he Laid many a heavy load on thee"), with a Corinthian portico in the centre and two projecting wings.
Page 2 - Stephenson ; with an account of their Principal Works, and a History of Inland Communication in Britain. Portraits and Illustrations. 3 Vols. Svo. 63s.
Page 330 - A bewildered gentleman may venture to suggest that he wants only a simple comfortable house, "in no style at all — except the comfortable style, if there be one." The architect agrees ; but they are all comfortable. " Sir, you are paymaster, and must therefore be pattern-master ; you choose the style of your house just as you choose the build of your hat ; — you can have Classical...
Page 101 - The character to be always aimed at in a drawing room is especial cheerfulness, refinement of elegance, and what is called lightness as opposed to massiveness. Decoration and furniture ought therefore to be comparatively delicate; in short, the rule in every thing is this ... to be entirely ladylike.