Drawing Rooms Quote by Edith Wharton
““Then the house had been boldly planned with a ball-room, so that, instead of squeezing through a narrow passage to get to it (as at the Chiverses') one marched solemnly down a vista of enfiladed drawing-rooms (the sea-green, the crimson and the bouton d'or), seeing from afar the many-candled lustres reflected in the polished parquetry, and beyond that the depths of a conservatory where camellias and tree-ferns arched their costly foliage over seats of black and gold bamboo.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton, 1905
A lavishly designed house offers grand, open spaces that replace cramped corridors, creating a sense of grandeur and visual delight.
In simple terms: Spacious design replaces cramped passageways.
Key Takeaway
Design spaces for openness and visual impact.
Themes
architecture
luxury
design
space
visual impact
Mood
awe
inspired
reflective
Type
descriptive
literary
When to use this quote
- interior design
- event planning
- museum exhibition
- theatrical set design
Key Concepts
spatial hierarchy
aesthetic experience
social status
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spatial openness affect social interaction?
- What trade‑offs exist between grandeur and functionality?
A Different Perspective
May be costly to implement and impractical for smaller homes.
