The House

The House Volumes 2 to 7 The House Volume 11 The House was Britain's first magazine dedicated to the subject of home decoration. It was founded by John Benn, who already had a number of successful titles to his name including the Cabinet Maker, and The Furnisher and Decorator. It collapsed after five years in part because its editors adhered too closely to the ideas of design reform, advocating principles of correct taste rather than individual expression. Contemporary researchers may find this publication a good reference for information on household management and home decoration. Each volume contains an abundance of articles about good housekeeping, from cooking, hygiene and needlework to the more ambitious wood staining and scene painting. The House also contains more informative articles on the topics of art, furniture and fine art history and was published monthly as a sourcebook for the 'artistic home'. Among artists, designers and firms whose work feature in The House are Walter Crane, Liberty & Co., Heal & Sons, and John Ruskin.