Beauty In The Household (1882)

Beauty In The Household is a book written by Maria Oakey Dewing and originally published in 1882. The book is a guide to home decoration and design, aimed at women who were responsible for creating beautiful and functional spaces in their homes. It covers a range of topics, including the principles of art and design, the use of color, the selection of furniture and decorations, and the arrangement of rooms. Dewing emphasizes the importance of simplicity, harmony, and practicality in creating a beautiful home, and provides practical advice on how to achieve this. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white drawings and photographs, and includes examples of well-designed rooms and furnishings. Beauty In The Household is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of interior design, as well as for those looking for inspiration for creating a beautiful and functional home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.