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Decoration of Houses

Ogden Codman, Jr.

Decoration of Houses

Ogden Codman, Jr.

The Decoration of Houses, co-authored by Edith Wharton and architect Ogden Codman, Jr., was published in 1897. This influential manual critiques Victorian interior design, advocating for a more classical approach that emphasizes architectural integrity and balance over excessive ornamentation. The book is notable for promoting the professionalization of interior decoration, laying the groundwork for modern design principles focused on symmetry and proportion.

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The Decoration of Houses, a manual of interior design written by Edith Wharton with architect Ogden Codman, was first pu...