
Transcriber's Notes
Keeping Down the Cost of Your Woodwork
Restful Rooms
Where First Impressions Count
The Living Room That Deserves Its Name
Making the Dining Room Inviting
Lightening Kitchen Burdens
Where You Spend Over One-third of Your Life
Here and There About the House
How You Can Obtain Restful Rooms
This guide explains how homeowners can achieve beautifully crafted woodwork without breaking the bank. It traces the shift from costly custom orders to the more accessible, standardized options offered by a pioneering manufacturer. Readers learn why thoughtful design, rather than extravagance, can add value while keeping expenses low. The book also highlights how architects and designers collaborate to create timeless styles that fit modern interiors.
The core of the approach is standardization: producing a range of sizes and patterns in large batches so waste is minimized and prices stay fair. By focusing on efficient manufacturing and using proven details, the cost per piece drops dramatically, yet the quality remains comparable to high‑end millwork. Homeowners are shown practical steps for selecting the right panels, trims, and cabinetry, and how to work with contractors to ensure a smooth installation. Ultimately, the guide empowers readers to enjoy the lasting charm of quality woodwork while staying within their budget.
Language
en
Duration
~28 minutes (27K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Curtis Companies Service Bureau, 1923.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2021-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for early-20th-century home-design books and catalogs, this corporate author turned practical millwork advice into appealing guides for builders and homeowners. Its books blend salesmanship with useful plans, design ideas, and a strong belief that woodwork should be both attractive and long-lasting.
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