The House in Good Taste

The text surveys principles of domestic interior design, arguing for suitability, simplicity and proportion, then applies them room by room—halls, staircases, drawing-room, living-room, dining-room, bedrooms, dressing-room, bath, and small apartments—offering practical treatments for walls, color, fabrics (notably chintz), doors and windows, lighting and built‑in furniture. It emphasizes comfort and intimacy in bedroom planning, resourceful use of architectural features such as bay windows, and tasteful incorporation of antique furniture, trellis work and decorative objects. Numerous illustrative descriptions and practical tips demonstrate how modest changes and thoughtful arrangements can transform ordinary spaces into harmonious, livable interiors.