Allure of French & Italian Design, The.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, Betty Lou.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decoration and ornament--France--Influence.

Decoration and ornament--Italy--Influence.

Interior decoration--United States--History--21st century.

Interior decoration--History--21st century--United States.

Interior decoration.

Decoration and ornament--Influence--France.

Decoration and ornament.

Decoration and ornament--Influence--Italy.

Local Subjects:

Decoration and ornament--France--Influence.

Decoration and ornament--Italy--Influence.

Interior decoration--United States--History--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newburyport : Gibbs Smith, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

France and Italy have long been the go-to spots for fashionistas, serious foodies and design mavens. Rich patinas, satisfying earthen hues and myriad natural materials-translate into timeless, unabashedly elegant yet livable rooms appropriate for our times. Award-winning designer Betty Lou Phillips shows how the best from two European countries combine to create la dolce vita-the good life-in ways that are unexpected and fresh, timeless, and unabashedly elegant yet livable rooms appropriate for our times. Award-winning designer Betty Lou Phillips shows how the best from two European countries

Contents:

Acknowledgments; Introduction; Centuries-Old Elegance; Magnetism of French Design; Acquired Taste; Who Knew?; Les Salons; La Toilette; Telling Tales; Grand Tour; Italian Way of Life; Romantic Italy; Bella Vista; Artistic Influences; Ironwork; Mosaics; Resources; Directory; Interior Design; Designer Credits; Architect Photographic Credits; Photography Credits

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781423623199

1423623193

OCLC:

908097077