Charles Faudree's Country French Living

by Charles Faudree and M.J. Van Deventer

Book Overview

Charles Faudree has elevated French Country style to a fine art. With an exuberant decorating attitude based around his favorite principle that "too much is never enough", Faudree has achieved an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586857150
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!

If you love Country French that is not pretentious, but still elegant, this is the book for you. This is the second of Charles Faudree's design books that I have purchased. The pictures are incredible, and his attention to detail is amazing. He certainly has a gift and I wish that I could afford for him to help me with my house. Especially if that involved traveling with him to the French Market or to the Portobello Market in Notting Hill. Instead, I will use his pictures as a guide. I hope that this book is not his last!

French Country at it's best!

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!

My French Country Bible!

A beautiful example of French Country decorating done with exquisite taste and organized flair! A perfect reference for those who love to layer by using elegant fabric and furniture combinations as well as treasured table top collections. Not for those who prefer a more "simple" approach to design. Rather, this book shows how to live with, and artistically display, the things that you love. Every time I look through it, I catch something new and find myself inspired once again. A must have for those who admire elegant European design done with an American sense of livability. Oh yes, and I love that Mr. Faudree is not based out of NY or LA!

Excellent book by a very polished stylemaker

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.