Convenient Houses (1889): With Fifty Plans for the Housekeeper - Architect and Housewife - A Journey Through the House

by Louis Henry Gibson

Overview

Convenient Houses is a captivating archive of late 19th-century American residential architecture, featuring detailed floor plans, thoughtful design commentary, and timeless insights into domestic life.

Originally compiled by leading architects of the era, this collection showcases a wide range of home styles-from modest cottages to stately suburban dwellings-each reflecting the cultural values and spatial ingenuity of its time. This edition holds the original scanned pages from 1889, retaining the faint wear and gentle fading that reflect its historical charm.

Ideal for designers, historians, preservationists, and creatives seeking authentic inspiration, this volume invites readers to explore the elegance, practicality, and emotional resonance of historic home design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319691330
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	09/11/2025
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.71(d)