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Provencal Interiors: French Country Style in America |  | Author: Betty Lou Phillips
Creator: Dan Piassick
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 75411
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.7 x 1
ISBN: 087905848X
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.213
EAN: 9780879058487
ASIN: 087905848X
Publication Date: September 1, 1998
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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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 Terrible! January 23, 2010
Rita Francophile (Miami, FL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have lived in France - in Paris. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled throughout Normandy and Brittany and most recently, Provence. I can attest to the fact that this book is not reflective of authentic Provencal decoration.
Provence decor is much more earthy, much more eclectic. It encomapasses the new couch with the comfortable chairs that have seen several generations. The people of Provence treasure their time-worn furniture and artifacts. The photos in this book show contrived, over-decorated settings which are completely out of step with the lifestyle of Provence where families, including children and pets really LIVE in their homes. Even affluent families with homes decorated by professionals, do not have rooms like these.
 Awesome September 9, 2008
Kelly P (Lumberton, NC)
I love the pictures and descriptions in this book. After reading the negative reviews of this book I guess I don't know true French Provencal decorating. I don't care what anyone calls it, I love the book and will buy more of Betty Lou Phillips' books. It is the kind of book I will go back to again and again. It also gave me a great idea of what to add to my kitchen with the tiles I'm painting for it. Look through the pages and if they look good to you buy the book. You won't be sorry!
Sun-drenched colors of Southern France March 3, 2004
Rebecca Johnson (Washington State)
36 out of 39 found this review helpful
"French country decorating at its finest is the harmonious mingling of fabrics, textures, and patterns - an artistic blending of the familiar with warmth and sophistication."
As you open this book, you may start to have the desire to suddenly order hundreds of pastel pink tulip bulbs. While this book is not quite as lavish as "Villa Décor" it is much more practical. There are extensive instructions for using color, texture and scale.
Betty Lou Phillips has included a wonderful picture of a library with bookcases spanning the library walls. Her work has appeared in Southern Accents, Traditional Home & Bath, Window and Wall, and Decorating as well as many magazine covers. She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
There are eight main chapters:
What Is Provencal Charm?
Making an Entrance
French Quarters
Table Matters - Kitchens and Dining Rooms
Bedrooms, Bedding, and Baths
French Accents
Outside Interests
Trade Secrets
I loved reading the "Table Matters" section which includes a comparison between French and American kitchens. The bedroom section had me wishing I had some fresh croissants on hand for a breakfast tray.
There is no need to travel to France to buy beautiful fabrics, furnishings and fixtures. A complete list of catalogs is also included.
This is "French Country Style in America," so it is a fusion of various ideas from a variety of locations in France.
~The Rebecca Review
For Americans creating French style, who can't go to France December 28, 2001
Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA)
79 out of 79 found this review helpful
Ok, so this isn't "authentic French Provence design." Suppose you won't be visiting Aix-en-Provence and running around looking for all the pieces you need, and then figuring out how to fill up a shipping container and send it through customs, etc etc, (can you imagine doing this in a foreign country in a foreign language?!) You just aren't going to find a lot of genuine French furnishing and fabrics in the US. What if you want to use French elements in your decorating (as we did) and only have access to American furniture lines and the fabrics sold here?This book provides a great solution. American houses are DIFFERENT than European, and what's sold in furniture and decorating supply shops is different, too. "Provencal Interiors" shows you how to get that effect with things you can get here. THAT'S great. If it isn't authentic, that's ok. If you don't have unlimited funds for a decorator to buy worldwide to create "real" Provencal, this book works really well. Maybe better. The pictures give good examples of Provencal style rooms, and there are lists of suppliers that are helpful. The color schemes are perhaps the most useful part. Another useful thing are the fabrics and how to mix them. I myself have problems figuring that out; this helps.
French Provencal style influences American interiors October 26, 2001
S. S. Thon (Santa Clara, CA United States)
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
I found this book a wonderful view of French Provencal style, blended with American verve and elegance. Many of us have traveled in France, and know the French are also very influenced by the freshness and ease of American design. Remember it was not an English, but an AMERICAN interior designer, Nancy Lancaster from Virginia USA, who revolutionized English Country style. She became Lady Colfax and changed the look of country houses from stiff to chintz. I think the author introduces the beauty of Euro/American design in this book. The French Provencal Style in AMERICA title is a great clue that the pages are not full of 17th century French country village interiors. Also, it always helps to read a book before you judge it!
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