Country Houses

by Fine Homebuilding Magazine

• ISBN13: 9781561581405
• ISBN10: 1561581402
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-09-01
• Publisher: Taunton Pr

Summary

There is something universally appealing about a house in the country. Whether it is a cozy cottage by a lake or a larger, rustic retreat deep in the woods, a country house offers an inviting escape from the bustle of city life.
This new collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine brings together 26 exceptional country homes. Despite their rustic appearance, many of these houses incorporate the latest building materials and methods. All provide concrete examples of how designs can complement natural landscapes to form uniquely personal and comfortable homes.
Whether you are in the process of planning to build your own home in the country or just gathering ideas for the future, Country Houses provides hundreds of inspiring color photos and drawings to help you plan a home rich in comfort and craftsmanship.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Three Buildings, One House	p. 8
A Cost-Conscious House in North Carolina	p. 12
Country House and Studio	p. 16
Eurostyle Rustic	p. 22
Cozy in Any Weather	p. 29
A Cascade of Roofs	p. 34
Louisiana Country House	p. 39
Simplicity with Style	p. 44
Natural Selections	p. 49
A House Among the Oaks	p. 54
A Contemporary Farmhouse	p. 60
At Home in the Redwoods	p. 66
Japanese Influence on a Western House	p. 72
Live Large, Look Small	p. 78
Living by the Lake	p. 84
House on the River	p. 88
Minnesota Lake Cabins	p. 93
Rustic Retreat	p. 96
A House that Fits its Site	p. 102
Superinsulated in Idaho	p. 108
A Mountain Retreat	p. 113
Home in the Hills	p. 118
Roadside Mountain Retreat	p. 122
The House on the Trestle	p. 126
A Romantic House	p. 132
The House Steps Down the Hill	p. 136
Index	p. 141
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