A tour through the golden age of architecture,New Rooms for Old Houses is an essential resource for those considering expanding a treasured old home.It should be done through his four time-tested design cornerstones:balance, transition, public and private space, and materials.

Unfortunately, many of yesterday's homes lack enough space to accommodate the way we live today. The usual solution? An addition. The usual problem? Building it just right. Frank Shirley, one of America's most respected old-house architects, shows how it should be done through his four time-tested design cornerstones:balance, transition, public and private space, and materials. Shirley understands that adding on is about creating a classic home that reflects our contemporary lifestyles. A tour through the golden age of architecture,New Rooms for Old Houses is an essential resource for those considering expanding a treasured old home.

INTRODUCTION

A House in Harmony: You Live in an Old House and You Love It

Guiding Principle: ehieviilg ttarmony

The Four Comecston

A Beautiful Addition

CHAPTER ONE

Preserving the Balance of Your Home

Why Balance Matters

Achieving Balance

The Rules of Design

Putting It All lbgether

A ttome on the Iludson

Saving Beauty

Balancing Inside and Out

Beauty Is in the Details

CHAPTER TWO

Creating Public and

Private Spaces

The Role of Rooms

Moving Around the tlouse

Adding Light

Dressing a Room for Its Use

Continuing the Stor

Foursquare and Many ears Age

Embracing a Bold Idea

From Chaotic lo Casual and

Comlortable

A Bay Area Beauty

CHAPTER THREE

Making the Transition from

Old to New

The Exterior

A Well-Crafted Dream

Breathing Room

A VictoriaII with llumility

Making Big Thinas, Look Small

A Beloved Treasure Glitters in the Sun

CHAPTER FOUR

Crafting with Materials that Express

Your House's Style

A listory of Materials

Exterior Wails

The Roof

The Interior

New Old Materials

Playing by the Rules

Ildilig Time Still

Reviving a Retreat

A Home Built From the Iand

Feature Houses Reference List

Glossary