The French interior evokes a way of life to aspire to, with its good food,unhurried pace and, above all, its past for which many people feel nostalgia.Developed over hundreds of years, the French look reflects all tastes, from the cultivated grandeur of the chateau to the simplicity of rural living, and can be adapted to every home, including the Mediterranean style villa and elegant town house. In this book, the look is divided into 'Chateau', 'Country', 'Provencial' and 'Parisian style', and applied to living room, kitchen and dining room, bedroom and bathroom, and to living space in the garden. As well as describing each overall look, focusing on colours and fabrics, Annie Sloan emphasizes the details and accents required by each one, and, aided by 25 clearly explained step-by-step projects, shows how to achieve it. Among other things, she explains how to paint and distress furniture, and describes how to cover an armoire door with embroidered voile. Whatever interior you desire, this book will guide your choices from the grand statement of the painted armoire to the finishing touch of a little posy of lavender.
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Annie Sloan is one of the world's most respected experts in the field of decorative painting. She runs highly successful workshops from her store in Oxford, England, and teaches in the US and Europe. She has written over 10 books, including Quick and Easy Paint Transformations, and has featured prominently on PBS television and the Homes & Gardens TV channel. She sells her own ranges of paint and French fabric, as well as vintage furniture, much of it from France, where she has a home.
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To help explain the wealth of decorative styles that France has given us, I have divided the history of French interior design by period and region, whether urban or rural. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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To help explain the wealth of decorative styles that France has given us, I have divided the history of French interior design by period and region, whether urban or rural. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By K. Platt
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French interiors are so chic and sophisticated - it's a look that many of us admire and want to replicate. This book identifies several looks we could emulate - divided into Chateau, Country, Provence and Paris. The latter are then subdivided into Rococo, Neo Classical, Manoir, Rural, Provence - Luberon, Provence - Riviera, Bohemian and Coco. The essentials are given for each style highlighting fabrics and decorative details. Part two looks at the elements of these styles for each room. Chairs, console tables, cherubs, armoires and more. This is more than just a style book, it also has details of how to create the look yourself. There are instructions on making unlined curtains with braid or how to crackle varnish a console. Discover how to line walls with fabric or antique a stone cherub and much more. This book is full of panache and the projects to create French style in your own home. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to create the French look in their home. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Bronte
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This is a great book, beautifully presented but also taking an intelligent and creative approach to French style in Interiors.It covers everything from French Chateau to Manoir House, Provencal and Parisian style. It shows many paint and fabric techniques that are simple and straightforward to adopt but achieve lovely effects.
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By Susie
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I recently did a course on furniture painting and found this book to be very informative with some great ideas. I would certainly recommend it.
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great
Very nice book and a valued addition to my book collection, great images and descriptions, a must if you want to shabby.
Published 11 hours ago by Heath James
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Great book
Annie Sloan certainly knows her stuff. 2nd purchase by this author. Another great book with some fantastic ideas and easy to follow instructions.
Published 1 month ago by Angela Clarke
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Creating the French Look
On a recent return to the UK bought some Annie Sloan paint and my wife is now experimenting following some ideas from this book.
Published 1 month ago by Woody
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chalk paint
Really liked the ideas and how to do illustrations.
all materials for projects itemised.
Would highly recommend to chalk paint fans.
all materials for projects itemised.
Would highly recommend to chalk paint fans.
Published 1 month ago by Tina O'Brien
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Creating the French Look
There are some very inspirational ideas and projects in this book and the instructions are comprehensive. Very well worth having.
Published 3 months ago by C.M.Jasper
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good present
my grandaughter was delighted to receive this for christmas. i am pleased to say she is enjoying gathering ideas for her projecgt
Published 3 months ago by Sarah Ann Warren
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shabby chic
very valuable ideas and styles of the French look with colour and technique advice that I have used time and time again.
Published 4 months ago by trisha
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Good book
Nice book and gives good ideas and techniques for giving that old bit of furniture a new and chic look.
Published 6 months ago by Lowin Elaine
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Useful book
This is a really useful book to have. It shows different french looks that are easy to achieve. I will definitely be referring to this book again and again.
Published 6 months ago by Shrimp
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Exciting and informative book
A lovely book full of ideas and facts about French decor. It also gives full instructions for making and decorating furniture and fabric items. A must-buy!
Published 8 months ago by Francophile
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