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From the classic elegance of Haussmann's Parisian boulevards and the glorious excesses of Versailles to the bohemian charms of Montmartre and the artist's garret, French style has acquired a legendary status. This beautifully illustrated book explores the elements that combine to create spaces with an identifiably French feel: the archituectural details that enhance the framework of a room; the textures and colours that flatter various styles of furniture; options for lighting, mirrors, and paintings. Looking at real homes, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan demonstrates a keen eye for objects both ordinary and extraordinary, and examines the alchemy of a style that can be either lush and complex or pared-down and rigorous. With words by Hilary Robertson, "French Home" will help you reinvent your surroundings and gain a touch of French style. *Lavish photographs by Claire Richardson *Celebrates a style that mixes antique and modern with easy flair.
About the Author
Claire Richardson is a former design editor of Country Homes & Interiors and homes editor of Wedding and Home. She now works as a freelance stylist and photographers for numerous magazines and large companies.
JOSEPHINE RYAN was born in England to an Irish family. She spent her childhood summers at her grandmother’s house in County Limerick
Hilary Robertson is an interiors stylist and journalist who writes about design and architecture and directs photo shoots for clients such as Harrods and Zoffany. She lives in Brooklyn.
JOSEPHINE RYAN was born in England to an Irish family. She spent her childhood summers at her grandmother’s house in County Limerick
and when she was 12 her family moved there permanently. Josephine now combines a career as an antique dealer with one as a stylist and over the past 18 years has developed her own distinctive look. She divides her time between
homes in London and Uzès in the south of France and visiting Ireland to see friends and family. Josephine is also the author of the best-selling French Home and Essentially French (both published by Ryland Peters & Small).
Hilary Robertson is an interiors stylist and journalist who writes about design and architecture and directs photo shoots for clients such as Harrods and Zoffany. She lives in Brooklyn.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What an amazing book! The photography is breathtaking. My dream is to live in a home inspired by this very book. I would recommend it to anyone who is moved by the carefree elegance of "french" style living.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 63 of 68 people found the following review helpful
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LES NOUVEAUX RICHES need not apply...,
By lapellegrina "lapellegrina" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: French Home (Hardcover)
Happily, for those of us who truly love French style, viewpoint and decor, there are some very fine books available. This is one of them.I was dismayed at some earlier reviews because this book truly captures the french respect for time and process, connection with Nature and the eye for placement based on function,soulfulness and items well loved. It is entirely appropriate that one reviewer who missed the point praised the Betty Lou Phillips books which are always only a sterile surface amalgamation of what rich Texans GUESS french style is about. Like all the important things in life, you either get it or you don't. HOCKEY FAN needs to stick to hockey. 37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Don't be misled by the title,
By Aina Haina - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: French Home (Hardcover)
What is a French Home anyway? Is there such a thing as an American Home?I was smitten by this book -- it was love at first sight. I'm not necessarily a big fan of French decorating per se. I do like the European country look, however. I also happen to like Japanese home-decorating style, which has a lot more in common with the look presented in this book than you might think, and I actually mix the two in my own home. The reviewers who were disappointed in this book probably associated "French" with rich, opulent, fluffy, and even ornate. This book isn't about ornate. It's about rustic. It's about valuing history and character in the homes you live in and things you live with. It of course is not the way ALL French people live. And as a response to the reviewer who were disappointed because the book showed photos of objects, not of rooms, I'd like to say: In decorating you need to see the big picture as well as the small pictures. Often, it's the small things that really tell the story. If you are looking for ways to add that special touch to your rooms, this is a great book because the photos give you lots of ideas and inspiration. If not, you may not get much out of the book. All in all, I am very satisfied with the book, and I've been looking at it every day. 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Borrow from the library first,
By Eleny - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: French Home (Hardcover)
I decided to borrow this book from my library before purchasing it and am glad that I did.Although I like to view spartan decorating that's so different from my own style, I didn't find inspiration here. Too many of the rooms felt depressing. For instance, one bedroom photo shows a bed all in white and that's nice. But on the wall behind the bed is a row of four tiny, bleached animal skulls with antlers mounted on plaques. Many of the living areas lacked warmth and appeared uninhabitable. The title of this book doesn't seem accurate. It seems to me that the rooms in this book are not for living in but rather looked like abandoned places. I think they would be perfect for an avant garde film about alienation. They definitely say something but with a cold voice. I really wanted to like this book. But when I couldn't imagine people in the spaces I knew something was off notch. |
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