With a passion for layering, Charles Faudree shares his flair for accessorizing every room. He shows how silks and linens, checks and stripes, florals and toiles can be used in wonderful combinations in a single room. Objects from different centuries and countries add more layers of interest. Along with bearing the standard for French style, Faudree brings English, Asian and Swedish influences into the mix, punctuating with contemporary pieces.
Tablescapes, wall decorations, mantels, fabrics, and lighting are the focus of this study, where beautiful photographs reveal the results and thoughtful words express the wonderful journey and process of giving a room its soul and identity.
Charles Faudree has been named one of America's top 100 designers. He is often featured in design magazines, including Traditional Home, Southern Accents, House Beautiful, and Veranda. While designing homes, he maintains a retail shop, and his Charles Faudree Collection of fabric is marketed through Vervain. He is the author of four previous books: Charles Faudree's French Country Signature, Charles Faudree's Country French Living, Country French Florals and Interiors, and Charles Faudree Interiors. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Jenifer Jordan has been a photographer of home interiors and architecture for more than 25 years. Her beautiful photography has been featured in many design magazines, including Southern Accents and Traditional Home. She also shot exclusively for the books Charles Faudree's French Country Signature, Charles Faudree's Country French Living, and Modern Country by Nancy E. Ingram. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Too often people go to a lot of trouble to create a perfect room and stop just before they've made it truly theirs. These final steps can include everything from arranging a wonderful tabletop, creating wallscapes, and adding the interest of books, to the smallest touches, such as locating the right scented candle or choosing the perfect fringe for a pillow. Details are like the frosting on the cake, and who doesn't like frosting best?
Examining the way people dress is an excellent place to study the effect of details. People express who they are and what they like by the things they wear. Bold necklaces show a bold spirit. Cowboy boots and big silver buckles say it all. My sister Francie's ever curious, outgoing personality shines through her unusual and wonderful glasses. Despite the limitations of jackets and slacks, I can express my love of fabric with my pocket handkerchiefs and bow ties.
In the same way, the details of a room create its identity. The accessories we display, their color and texture, abundance or restraint, similarity or variety, combine to establish a unique personality for each room. The way we put them together is art. It's what it's all about.
Introduction 9
Tablescapes 11
Wall Decorations 41
Mantels 87
Fabrics 113
Lighting 149
Resources 174
ccadlady
Posted December 6, 2011
This book is nothing more than a re-hash of Faudree's other books: it is photos of many of his published rooms from different angles. Not for me!
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Posted November 2, 2011
As always, Charles Faudree has enchanted those of us who love Country French decor. His books are beautifully photographed, written and his ideas cannot be surpassed. I wish, however, that he had addressed lampshades and the importance they have with respect to detail. In his previous books especially, matching fabric lampshades seemed to be a finishing touch. This being said, though, I would highly recommend the book for anyone who follows his work and loves Country French!
CAButler
Anonymous
Posted October 7, 2011
After awaiting this book, I was actually a little disappointed. I have all of the other Charles Faudree books and love them, but for some reason this one left me wanting more. No as good as the other 3. Worth looking at, but not buying.
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Posted September 8, 2011
Charles Faudree's books always gets my inspiration juices flowing! I just want him to come to my house and help me, not to mention having lunch and talk about the latest toile fabrics out there! This latest book does not disappoint and is chock full of beautiful settings and his charming comments throughout. A joy!
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Overview
With a passion for layering, Charles Faudree shares his flair for accessorizing every room. He shows how silks and linens, checks and stripes, florals and toiles can be used in wonderful combinations in a single room. Objects from different centuries and countries add more layers of interest. Along with bearing the standard for French style, Faudree brings English, Asian and Swedish influences into the mix, punctuating with contemporary pieces.
Tablescapes, wall decorations, ...