In this luxurious new book, best-selling author and acclaimed interior designer Betty Lou Phillips presents fresh and inspiring design ideas from France, Italy, England, Portugal, and beyond, bringing old-world artistry to uptown European glamour. With a chic blend that is traditional yet edgy-and perfect for today's choice-driven design aesthetic-Phillips' eighth book caters to sophisticated and wide-ranging tastes, bringing home the warmth of the Tuscan countryside and the vibrant colors of the Mediterranean. Luscious color images illustrate how to create an elegant and well-appointed space in a distinctively personal style.
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French flair and Italian panache combine exquisitely in these rooms that are rich with quality furnishings and well-chosen colors. Beloved author and interior designer Betty Lou Phillips shows how favorite objects gathered from around the globe can be artfully blended in one's home to create a beautiful international setting that is both personal and inviting. Setting one well-appointed space apart from others is a distinctive way of defining style, which invariably communicates the thoughts, needs and feelings of those raising families, welcoming friends and celebrating meaningful occasions in these spaces. That these interiors owe more than a little to French and Italian influences, and sometimes England or Portugal, is noticeable. However, the images also illus-trate that inspiration can readily come from other far-flung cultures, including American shores. One picture offers a wealth of bright ideas.
This eighth book in Betty Lou Phillips' series on European design is filled with 200 color images that dismiss polarized notions about what understated elegance means or doesn't mean as Phillips urges readers likewise to fashion their own unmistakably swank empires, of sorts, whether furnishing a town house, château, palazzo or villa by the sea. Aware that old-world artistry is not enough for a sizeable and growing number of design aficionados, Phillips caters to today's tastes, revealing that satisfaction comes from creating uptown European glamour-a chic blend of the traditional and edgy with a bit of attitude apt for an era with more choices than ever.
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of the award-winning Villa Décor, plus The French Connection, Secrets of French Design, Unmistakably French, French Influences, French by Design, and Provençal Interiors: French Country Style in America. 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
This eighth book in Betty Lou Phillips' series on European design is filled with 200 color images that dismiss polarized notions about what understated elegance means or doesn't mean as Phillips urges readers likewise to fashion their own unmistakably swank empires, of sorts, whether furnishing a town house, château, palazzo or villa by the sea. Aware that old-world artistry is not enough for a sizeable and growing number of design aficionados, Phillips caters to today's tastes, revealing that satisfaction comes from creating uptown European glamour-a chic blend of the traditional and edgy with a bit of attitude apt for an era with more choices than ever.
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of the award-winning Villa Décor, plus The French Connection, Secrets of French Design, Unmistakably French, French Influences, French by Design, and Provençal Interiors: French Country Style in America. 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
About the Author
Award-winning designer and best-selling author, Betty Lou Phillips is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. With projects from New York to California, her work has been featured in countless magazines, as well as in her numerous home design books on French and Italian style. Interiors by Design--her 13th design book-is the ultimate guide to home décor. Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of Emily Goes Wild!, an illustrated children's book, and co-author of The Night Before Christmas in Paris. Later this year Gibbs Smith Publisher will release her Night Before Christmas in New York and Night Before Christmas in Texas.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have all of her books and was looking forward to this one! Unfortunately it seems redundant and almost monotonous... I kept waiting to turn a page and be inspired, but that didn't happen!! It is, however a lovely and well photographed book which I'm sure will be appreciated by her many fans...
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By jackson
Format:Hardcover
This is the best book yet in a very interesting series. The illustrations, easy to understand and helpful captions and the historically interesting and practical text combine to make this a welcome guide and reference. Best of all, it describes the kind of home and furnishings most men should love. It is not foo-foo French. It is fun French, with a little Italian flavor thrown in for excitement. Every man should buy this book for his wife or equivalent in the hopes that some day he might enjoy living in such an enjoyable setting.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A New Yorker
Format:Hardcover
Clearly taking her cue from the ancien régime, Betty Lou Phillips fills pages with details fitting homes from New York to Paris and beyond. I have all of Ms. Phillips' books, and by far this is my favorite. I have it prominently displayed in my home. A must for all interested in European design.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely
Beautiful book. This was a gift for a designer friend and he absolutely loved it. I had been tempted to keep it and may have to buy another copy for myself.
Published 4 months ago by Jerse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most talented Interior Designer out there...
I collect all of Betty Lou Phillips' Interior Design books, she is extremely talented with color, elegance, flair... She brings it all to her clients and to us... Read more
Published on December 14, 2009 by E. O'Donnell
1.0 out of 5 stars
Ugh!
Drab and dated McMansions. At times, downright hokey. I didn't know France and Italy were so boring. This is not a good reference book. This should never have been published! Read more
Published on February 8, 2009 by Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars
French ideas
This book gave me great ideas for decorating my home. I look through it periodically just to see if I've missed something, and I always pick up something. Read more
Published on June 24, 2008 by Geraldine M. Van Etten
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book, great ideas
Betty Lou Phillips has done it again. This a a lovely book, rich with photographs of the most stunning homes. What I took away was the feeling of light. Read more
Published on March 24, 2008 by Jeri Nevermind
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not her best book
I love Betty Lou Phillips' books...I have every one...but this one is just okay. Normally she has some of the most clever "out of the box" styling ideas I have ever seen, but that... Read more
Published on February 19, 2008 by Shannon Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars
a feast for the eyes
As an interior designer I have collected, and review often, all of Ms.Phillips' previous books.
For me, INSPIRATIONS FROM FRANCE AND ITALY is the most spectacular of them... Read more
For me, INSPIRATIONS FROM FRANCE AND ITALY is the most spectacular of them... Read more
Published on December 4, 2007 by Taylor Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift idea
My husband gave me this book as a gift. I enjoyed it so much I purchased additional copies for my sisters- both of whom are interior designers and have all of Betty Lou's previous... Read more
Published on November 1, 2007 by S. L. Freeman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Uninspired - Santa Clara CA
I have never been disappointed with any of Ms. Philips' books before, but this one was not up to her usual standards. I felt the rooms lacked warmth and life. Read more
Published on October 31, 2007 by S. S. Thon
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this book!!
I have all of the BettyLou Phillips books, This is my favorite!! I was so inspired with this book as I am with all her books. I found myself book marking every page, WOW!! Read more
Published on October 28, 2007 by Designer
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