Charles Faudree's French Country Signature (Hardcover)

~ (Author), M. J. Vandeventer (Author), Jenifer Jordan (Author) "The first impression of a home often begins at the front door..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Master interior designer Charles Faudree reveals the keys to his signature French country style through a personal tour of his sumptuous creations, including some of his own 11 homes. In contrast to rustic Southwest or staid New England styles, French country infuses "all the elegance of a French country estate, without any of the traditional French pretentiousness" through an eclectic jumble of rich color, texture and ornament. Faudree encourages home decorators to fill a room till it's "overflowing, but never cluttered or overpowering." He achieves this balance by blending an array of fabrics-toile, stripes, plaid, tapestries-and playing them off antique woods and figurine collections. The overall result is opulent yet comfortable living areas and exquisite yet simple dining rooms. Warmly sharing his knowledge of French country and stateside resources for antiques and prints, Faudree makes this fluid and timeless-if sometimes a bit florid-style accessible to all home design enthusiasts. Color photographs throughout.
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beautifully photographed...Faudree's ruminations offer sage advice on the elements of this design vernacular (Veranda magazine )

beautifully photographed...Faudree's ruminations offer sage advice on the elements of this design vernacular (Veranda magazine )

beautifully photographed...Faudree's ruminations offer sage advice on the elements of this design vernacular... -- Veranda magazine, December 1, 2003

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586852884
• ISBN-13: 978-1586852887
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars French Country at it's best!, September 10, 2005

By	M. Krebs "uvagrad" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you love the french country look then this book is for you. It is like the bible for decorating in the french country style. Yet Faudree's genius lies in his ability to mix in English, Swedish and other genres so that it looks like a real home and not something out of a French country showroom. He can even mix antiques into a contemporary home for a flawless look. You will want to jump into the pages of this book and live in these rooms. They are absolutely gorgeous!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Design is in the Details!, September 6, 2005

By	James D. Felter "Designer to the Stars" (Scottsdale, Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A beautifully illustrated and photographed book that shows the best of country french design. As a designer I especially enjoy the detail shots and great use of photo montage to illustrate the design principles. I don't care for wordy books as I feel one can definitely get a great deal more from researching the presentations as illustrated on their own.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book by a very polished stylemaker, February 20, 2004

By	S. Gartman "distdesinc" (Timonium, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a very interesting synopsis of Mr. Faudree interpretation of a timeless style. His taste is bold and inspiring. It is one of the most successful american versions of country french I have seen. His designs fit the homes they fill and welcome the visitor and homeowner alike. I recommend this book to design professionals and anyone wanting to explore this style with an expert.