Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today

"Furnishing the Home of Good Taste" by Lucy Abbot Throop is a guide exploring the history of interior design, focusing on key periods and styles, to help homeowners create beautiful and well-informed living spaces. It begins by acknowledging how complex it is to fit all of furniture design's history, which is tied to art, culture, and how people lived, into one book. The early part of the book looks at how architecture and decoration work together, referencing ancient Egypt and Greece, before moving on to in-depth looks at major eras like the Renaissance and the reign of Louis XIV. The author emphasizes the essential information that new homeowners require to enhance decoration and style in their homes, stating that grasping furniture choices that reflect taste and style is crucial.