The House in Good Taste - Elsie de Wolfe

The House in Good Taste by Elsie de Wolfe sets out the decorating methods and design philosophy of a leading figure in American interior decoration. This paperback edition is published by Dover Publications Inc.

Key details

• Author: Elsie de Wolfe
• Subtitle: Design Advice from America's First Interior Decorator
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 336
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486819273

Synopsis

First published in 1913, this volume captures Elsie de Wolfe’s approach to decoration, setting out her methods with clarity and purpose. She presents the home as an expression of its owner’s identity, alongside practical thinking on creating rooms suited to gracious entertaining.

Period photographs are included, offering a visual record of the era’s interiors and attitudes while underscoring why her ideas continue to be referenced by contemporary designers. Suitable for readers interested in interior design and the history of domestic style.

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