Book Description
8 1/2 X 10 In, 160 Pp, 125 Color Photos. Provencal Interiors: Inspired by the sun-drenched colors of southern France, french country, or provencal, decorating is the epitome of understated luxury, as fitting in the city and suburbs as in rural reaches. No matter that it's roots are firmly planted in the small stone farmhouse, or mas, the typical dwelling in the provencal region. It is eqaully appealing in a remote chateau as in a stately manor house, or bastide. The most inviting homes exude comfort,tradition, and grace. Most people, though, say it is charm that best characterizes the french interior. Through stunning photographs, informative text, and an extensive resource list, provincal interiors detail everything necessary for creating this harmonious mingling in america.


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Inspired by the sun-drenched colors of southern France, French country design is the epitome of understated luxury, as fitting in the city and suburbs as in rural reaches. No matter that its roots are firmly planted in the small stone farmhouse, or mas, the typical dwelling in the Provence region, it is equallya ppealing in a remote chateau as in a stately manor house, or bastide. The most inviting homes exude comfort, tradition, and grace. Most people, though, say it is charm that best characterizes the French interior. Whatever the case, French country decorating at its finest is the harmonious mingling of fabrics, textures, and patterns--an artistice blending of the familiar with warmth and sophistication. Spaces flow, layouts function, and a passion for finishing touches abounds.


Excerpted from Provencal Interiors: French Country Style in America by Betty Lou Phillips, Dan Piassick. Copyright © 1998. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Introduction Wouldn't it be wonderful simply to close one's eyes, make a wish, and unlock the door to a charming French home, a home that reflects tastes, interests, and lifestyle? It could be a place where the family traditions that bind us can grow where memories last forever or a place that is comfortable without being complex and functional without being fussy. Put another way, it would be grand to own a haven of serenity that echoes the ambiance of France and captures the style of its people.

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Over 125 lavish photographs showcase the traditions of French country interiors in America, covering everything from wall coverings to floor coverings, window treatments, linens, and furnishings.

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