Beach Homes (Best of Fine Homebuilding)

Beach houses are the ideal getaway homes offering the peace and relaxation of living near water the fun of hanging out on the beach and the total change of environment from city life. Selected from the pages of Fine Homebuilding this book provides inspiration for anyone dreaming of such a home plus practical guidance for designing and building in this often-challenging environment. Chosen for their variety of styles and settings these outstanding examples range from Northwest eclectic in Seattle to an elegant houseboat in Rhode Island from the quintessential California beach house to an oceanfront classic in Nantucket and from a kick-back Floridian cottage to a charming Canadian retreat. Throughout the book photographs floor plans drawings and expert building information give a full picture of the possibilities for living at the beach.

Series: Best of Fine Homebuilding

Paperback: 144 pages

Publisher: Taunton Press (January 1 2004)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1561586900

ISBN-13: 978-1561586905

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 10.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds