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Título: French Chic. The Art Of Decorating Houses | |
Autor: De Dampierre Florence | Precio: $700.00 | |
Editorial: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. | Año: 2008 | |
Tema: Decoracion, Diseño | Edición: 1ª | |
Sinopsis | ISBN: 9780847830596 | |
The French have a legendary sense of style that is synonymous with a joyous, sophisticated way of life, joie de vivre. Elegant and witty, French chic_a clever mix of classic and contemporary_sums up de Dampierre's design sensibility. Using Edith Wharton's The Decoration of Houses as a model, she provides advice on how to achieve this distinctive look. The fascinating French decorative history of such architectural elements as windows, fireplaces, and doors, along with basic design principles, is given to provide the origins of the essence of chic. Stunning photography of her home_from the striking entrance hallway with its leopard-pattern carpeted staircase to the sensual master bedroom enlivened with charming toile wallpaper and the resplendent gardens dotted with topiaries_captures the designer's personal invocations of the best of French chic and empowers the reader to duplicate the experience at home. French Chic is the perfect guide for creating vibrant living spaces with flair. |