Author : Robin Ruddy
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,65 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764302053
Over 200 color and black and white photos and text to interpret French country antique furniture in fourteen separate regions of France. Explains differences in construction and decoration to enable you to identify them, and describes twenty-one different woods used. Price Guide and glossary of relevant French words and phrases also included.
Author : Courtney Allison
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 36,80 MB
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1423648935
Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.
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Page : 644 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Art
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Page : 1090 pages
File Size : 18,36 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Architecture, Domestic
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Author : Rhonda Eleish
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 22,82 MB
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1423613953
Swedish Interiors is the first book to share the history, progression, and key elements of Swedish style and how to use it in many different styles of homes. From the white and blue-hued images of the familiar Gustavian style to the gold accents and luxurious patterns found in the Swedish Baroque, Rococo, and Biedermeier periods, the secret to Swedish design is in having the confidence to mix old and new while maintaining a clean and simple aesthetic. Swedish Interiors emphasizes light, comfort and elegance. The authors operate Eleish Van Breems Antiques, a renowned Swedish antiques and decorating resource. Featured on Martha Stewart Living, and in Country Living, House Beautiful, Travel & Leisure, the New York Times, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Victoria, and Yankee.
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Page : 906 pages
File Size : 33,16 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Furniture
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Author : Betty Lou Phillips
Publisher : Gibbs Smith Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 28,89 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0879059729
Room by room, French By Design reveals the secrets to creating a contemporary French-country look, including textiles, furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, accessories, color palettes, wall treatments, and lighting.
Author : Christophe Pourny
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,46 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579656455
A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Crucial Home & Design Book for Beginners A Library Journal Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais,and water gilding, among many others—with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.
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Page : 486 pages
File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Furniture
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Author : Betty Lou Phillips
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 37,11 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781423602057
Celebrates the old world of French and Italian design in decor by presenting photographs of interiors, close-ups of individual pieces, and advice on ways to create an inviting and international setting in one's home.
