The French Room [Hardcover]

Betty Lou Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2008

In The French Room, best-selling author and interior designer Betty Lou Phillips explains the age-wisdom and fervent beliefs that have long defined French decorating and reveals the principles behind designing the perfect French room. With more than 150 awe-inspiring photographs, Tres French also shares secrets on the ways color solves irksome design problems without moving walls or making other structural improvements, addresses the art of hanging art and dressing salon windows, then moves into the French kitchen and bed chamber to explore those unique cultures.
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of the award-winning Villa Décor, plus Inspirations from France and Italy, The French Connection, Secrets of French Design, Unmistakably French, French Influences, French by Design, and Provençal Interiors. A professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, her work has appeared in Southern Accents, Traditional Home, Decorating, Bedroom & Bath, Window & Wall, Paint Décor, and more. Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
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Editorial Reviews

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"Betty Lou Phillips' 10th release is replete with elegant colors and textures." (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles )

"The book offers inspiration on everything from dressing windows in your salon, bed chambers, and the 'enviable French kitchen' with its open shelving." (Dallas Morning News )

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The French Room With the wisdom gleaned from fervent beliefs that have long defined French decorating, best-selling author and interior designer Betty Lou Phillips reveals the secrets behind French design, whether refined or relaxed.
Lush photographs evoke old-world élan as Ms. Phillips shares ways that color can solve irksome design problems without moving walls or making other structural improvements. She addresses the art of hanging art and dressing salon windows, then moves into the bed chamber with a culture all its own. The author also sheds light on the enviable French kitchen, with its open shelving offering easy access to cookware, while focusing on the French table.
Whether furnishing a second home in wine-country luxury, an apartment with a Paris flair, or a stateside bastide in the style of Provence, the pursuit of beauty offers a glimpse into souls. Taking a cue from the French, North American designers are exacting in their thinking, artfully sculpting satisfying rooms that indulge a passion for France while mirroring the lives we lead on this side of the Atlantic.
Photograph 2008 by Pettit Photography, Vail, Colorado
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of award-winning Villa Décor, plus Inspirations from France & Italy, The French Connection, Secrets of French Design, Unmistakably French, French Influences, Provençal Interiors: French Country Style in America, and French by Design. A professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers with projects from New York to California, including Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado and Texas, her work has been featured in Veranda, Southern Accents, Traditional Home and more. Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show.? She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Jacket design by Cherie Hanson
Front and back jacket photos 2008 Dan Piassick<

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (September 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423604555
• ISBN-13: 978-1423604556
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tres Chic...Tres Magnifique!!, September 30, 2008

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This review is from: The French Room (Hardcover)

Along with Charles Faudree's new Interiors, I have been anxiously awaiting Betty Lou Phillips' The French Room. I wasn't disappointed. Although not every lifestyle allows for the abundance of objets d'art or the high-end luxury fabrics on every upholstered piece, I can still appreciate the beauty and design of the rooms presented. I like the somewhat cleaner line of Ms. Phillips' interiors and those of the designers also featured. It's a shame that this is a decorating style that does not transition itself down well to the mass market, but maybe that's why it's so appealing. Lovely photographs and a wealth of anecdotal information on accomplishing the French style...whatever your budget.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars French Design Worth Reading, June 3, 2009

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Bonnie Rodriguez "pianistvabch" (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The French Room (Hardcover)

Another library shelf must-have. Great taking off point to redesign your room. Gives you pictorial direction on furnishings from all angles--upholstery fabrics, style of upholstery especially in sofa skirt/arm design, room layout, accessories, it's all there! Great resource for any DIY Interior Designer who loves all things French!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for yourself, great gift for others, November 12, 2008

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S. L. Freeman "Antiques collector" (Dallas, TX.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The French Room (Hardcover)

Every time I look throuigh this beautifully illustrated and written book, I find more ideas and inspiration. I am so glad to have The French Room as my own so I can refer back to the pages for details and other decorating tips. I think that it is a wonderful Christmas gift for friends who appreciate owning or dreaming about elegantly appointed homes. For those who have Betty Lou's other books, this is a must-have book for your collection.