French by Design
by Betty Lou Phillips (Author), Dan Piassick (Photographer)
The timeless appeal of French-country style, a gracious mingling of sophistication and comfort, spans generations. After years of mainly echoing the furniture, fabrics, and accessories associated with the Provence region, the French country is often far away from the primitive images of the early seventeenth century. FRENCH BY DESIGN reveals the secrets to creating a contemporary French-country look, including textiles, furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, colour palettes, wall treatments, and lighting, room by room, making it possible for everyone to recreate the look at home.
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