The Decoration of Houses Chapter VII - Ceilings and Floors

from The Edith Wharton Library · host Edith Wharton

In which the gentle evolution of ceilings and floors is explored through the lens of varied architectural traditions, revealing the delicate balance between structural truth and ornamental grace that has shaped interiors from Renaissance Italy to Georgian England. The discourse embraces the merits of materials and design—from the dignified solidity of marble floors to the nuanced artistry of painted ceilings—urging simplicity, harmony, and respect for proportion as the true keys to domestic elegance.

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