Early American Country Homes: A Return to Simpler Living

Tim Tanner also features some small cabins that have been made livable for today as well as decorating ideas and outbuildings.. The homes exude a simplicity that is somewhat rustic and somewhat country in an understated way. Twenty restored or renovated Early American country homes feature the myriad of different styles from around the country

"A very nice book" according to L. Rowley. This beautiful book is filled with artistic photographs of lots of historic homes (mostly interiors - some exteriors). The text is warm and engaging and speaks to the heart of those of us who love historic homes, and country and early american ambience and style. I haven't seen any of the homes . Sam Cochran said Beautiful photos. I bought two of his books. Both are beautiful with stunning photographs. I just like looking at old country and early American furniture for things to copy, either quirky details or whole pieces. I barely read the text, to be honest, so I won't comment on that aspect, but I will say the photos o. Good for what it is Good for what it is. Same basic book as "Early American Country Interiors" with a few format changes and of course different homes. As I said there, this is about creating the modern interior designer's concept of what a "country" faux early american home should look like for those into that sty

It’s countrydownhome country. It’s simplein fact some might call it primitive. In others, owners have created contemporary country homes that fit snugly into Early American traditions, sometimes even using historical materials to better evoke the timeless simplicity of country living. A native of Utah, he currently resides in Teton Valley, Idaho. Author Tim Tanner and his wife Johnna restored their first nineteenth-century home in 1988, and have been involved in restoration and reproduction projects using reclaimed materials ever since. But most of all, it just feels like home. This book is meant to be an inspirati

Tim Tanner restored his first ca 1870s home in 1988, and has been involved in restoration and reproduction projects using reclaimed materials ever since then. . He is an artist in and around Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and is on the faculty at Brigham Young University Idaho, where he teaches Art and Design