French Influences

French Influences

Mention the French and most minds overflow with symbols of their panache: sensuous velvets, leopard prints, toile, silk taffeta curtains, deep bullion trim, and eighteenth-century furnishings. The truth is, it is difficult not to fall under the influence of the French, whose uncommon grace is inherent in everything they do.

Following on the heels of ProvenÃ§al Interiors: French Country Style in America and French by Design, in French Influences, Betty Lou Phillips delves into the world of design franÃ§ais once again, illustrating through lavish color photography how, room by room, French elegance remains the crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me.

From living rooms to kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, media rooms, gardens, and baths, French Influences reveals the means for creating French-style rooms in the home. Furniture, linens, floor coverings, window treatments, accessories, color palettes, lighting fixtures, and antiques inspired by their rich cultural heritage, including rock-crystal chandeliers, Aubusson rugs, exquisite tapestries, feather-filled armchairs, and painstakingly carved armoires are all part of this style. And the resource guide makes it possible for anyone to locate these objets dâ€™art and decorate Ã la franÃ§ais, creating a gracious mingling of old-world charm and ease.

Author of ProvenÃ§al Interiors: French Country Style in America and French by Design, Betty Lou Phillips is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. Her design work has appeared in such publications as Southern Accents, Bedroom, Bath & Wall, and Decorating, and has also graced many magazine covers. Additionally, her design talents were featured in an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Country USA
Manufacturer Gibbs Smith
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2002-08-09
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Gibbs Smith
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2002-08-09
Format	Kindle eBook

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