Victorian Modern: A Design Bible for the Victorian Home
Thames & Hudson
Please Note:
Clay pots are made from natural terracotta, so each one is a little different. You may notice small variations in colour, tone and texture from pot to pot. Terracotta is porous too, so when you water your plant the clay will absorb some of that moisture and naturally darken, often in patches, before drying back to its original shade.
Over time, your pot may develop a soft white patina from the minerals in soil and water. We think this only adds to its charm and shows it's doing its job.
by Jo Leevers, Rachael Smith
This expertly-crafted design bible offers an in-depth exploration of Victorian-era features and 19th-century design, while illuminating how today’s designers are adapting these houses to suit contemporary living. Comprehensive in nature, Victorian Modern spans seven chapters analyzing how we interact with our homes, from dining to sleeping, and provides practical tips for merging these features with modern trends. With help from professionals, including architects and artists, the book examines how Victorian motifs and history can create inspiring and up-to-date environments. Through this invaluable resource, Victorian homes can become stunning abodes ready for the 21st century.
Book Details
Format: Hardback
Size: 27.0 x 23.0 cm
Extent: 240 pp
Illustrations: 363
Publication date: 25 May 2023
ISBN: 9780500024041
About the Author
Rachael Smith is an interiors photographer whose work appears regularly in House & Garden, World of Interiors, Elle Decoration, Homes & Gardens, Architectural Digest and magazines in Asia and Europe, and the Times, Observer and Telegraph. Her books include London Shopfronts (2021) and Dungeness: Coastal Architecture (2022).
