Provence Style: The Art of Home Decoration (Hardcover)

~ Noelle Duck (Author), Christian Sarramon (Photographer)

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Product Description

This beautifully illustrated volume brings the essence of Provence to home decor. Nothing about a true provencal house is accidental. The stone for the walls is faded by centuries of sun, the fabrics for table or bed come from local designers working in a centuries old tradition, the pottery and glasses to eat and drink from are the product of local craftsmen. This celebrated way of life is a result of the work of hundreds of artisans who still produce the elements of a home in the traditional ways. Indoors and out, readers will find here the elements to bring the style of the south of France into their own homes, from furniture to textiles and fabrics, and from faience pottery to beautiful metalwork. Also covered are architectural elements including stairways, railings, floors, moldings, fireplaces, chimneys, roofs and ceilings. And for the outdoors-gardens, walls and patios. Combining history with details of the methods of craftsmen, and inspirational photography with practical details Provence Style celebrates the true French country style that is perennially popular, a style that is at once rustic and sophisticated, and both traditional and elegant. Not all provencal houses are alike of course, and this book goes into detail about the best way to decorate a range of houses from grand villas to country houses, and from small cottages to houses in town. Each section of the book shows a variety of authentic approaches to different house types which can be applied here to bring the charm of a sun drenched provencal room to any house.

About the Author

Noelle Duck is editor in chief of Mer & Bateaux and author of several books on Provence, where she has lived and worked for many years

Christian Sarramon is a well known lifestyle photographer who works for a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. He is also the photographer for Flammarion's Gardens in Brittany and Living in Paris

Product Details

• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: Flammarion; illustrated edition edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2080108395
• ISBN-13: 978-2080108395
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #184,800 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important for color, August 6, 2004

By	B. White (Los Gatos, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

So many Provence house books show plenty of details, but this book's strength is the profusion of color throughout. We took it with us to the tile store and could easily see by opening any page what tones, hues are truly Provencal and would work in our new house.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cultural and aesthetic trip to Provence, January 2, 2007

By	Isabelle Maury (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Provence Style is a beautiful book. Reading this book is like traveling through the Provence country. It describes the types of Provence houses with the illustration of beautiful pictures. You will feel the ambiance of the outdoors as well as the cozy aspects of the indoors. You will almost smell the lavender fields from the terrace pictures! And your visit will show you incredible flooring, original fireplaces, delicate furniture and other traditional elements of the Provence style.
Our preference is biased toward the ceramics, especially the Moustiers ones, and the fabrics. Provence fabrics are so colorful and playful! Also, the Boutis, a white quilting method is presented here with a picture of its transparency through light.

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, May 31, 2002

By	"bobbiesw" (Tucson, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

A beautiful book, full of concise details and suggestions for decorating your home to evoke Provence.