An Edwardian House plan - 1905.

Exterior of Edwardian House in Ohio. Interior View of Parlor and Reception Hall Broad View of Alcove and Reception Hall Interior View of Staircase opening into the Alcove / Reception Area "The design here shown was planned for and built by a banker in Ohio. It is somewhat on the colonial order, as carried out by both the front and side porched and the...Continue Reading

Painting the House Exterior in 1859

- Fawn [web equivalent #C8B08F] | Drab [web equivalent #A48D6B] | Dark Green [web equivalent #465141] The following from The House: A pocket manual of Rural Architecture 1859 - Exterior Color.-For the outside painting of country houses, quiet, neutral tints should generally be chosen. The various shades of fawn, drab, gray, and brown, are all very suitable. All the positive colors, such as red,...Continue Reading