French Country Kitchens: Authentic French Kitchen Design from Simple to Spectacular
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307352722 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Kitchens to Cherish" according to Chandler Place. Kitchens To CherishI bought this book after reading a New York Times review that mentioned that the book featured kitchens in the French countryside that were "cherished." Now I cherish this book! It presents a very interesting selection of kitchens from Paris to the Berry to Provence, and they're not all fancy, designer-created affairs seen in high-end catalogues and glossy interior magazines. Each one seems to have its own personality and style, and an interesting story to. "An Evocative, Beautiful Book" according to Aperture Alchemy. I truly wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. I've been visiting France since I was a child and love the country, so I was thrilled to receive this book. It reminds me of so many places where I was welcomed and had great meals. The photographs are very evocative and beautifully detailed, and the text eloquently and artfully explains the thought processes behind each kitchen design, which I found interesting. In the back of the book is an informative source listing f. A. Kunz said Wonderful. I have never written a review on Amazon before even though I have spent many hundreds of dollars buying books from them. But this book has inspired me to do so. I quite simply adore this book. I read it cover to cover, poring over each picture on every page. Now I browse through it on a regular basis.The kitchens are all authentic French kitchens, most quite rustic. The author spends several pages highlighting each of "Wonderful" according to A. Kunz. I have never written a review on Amazon before even though I have spent many hundreds of dollars buying books from them. But this book has inspired me to do so. I quite simply adore this book. I read it cover to cover, poring over each picture on every page. Now I browse through it on a regular basis.The kitchens are all authentic French kitchens, most quite rustic. The author spends several pages highlighting each of 20 kitchens showcased. They are separated into five secti. 0 kitchens showcased. They are separated into five secti
She also contributes to many publications, among them Town and Country and Travel + Leisure. His photographs also appear frequently in Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. Linda Dannenberg, a leading authority on French style, is the author of numerous books on French design and cuisine, including New French Country and Paris Bistro Cooking. She lives i
His photographs also appear frequently in Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. She also contributes to many publications, among them Town and Country and Travel + Leisure. . About the Author Linda Dannenberg, a leading authority on French style, is the author of numerous books on French design and cuisine, including New French Country and Paris Bistro Cooking. She lives in New York.Guy Bouchet is one of France’s most esteemed life-style photographers; his work illustrates New French Country, Paris Bistro Cooking, and Paris Boulangerie-Pâtisserie. He lives in Paris and Burgundy
Distinctive elements that characterize these welcoming spaces are examined in depth, from tile work to the French way with color. Distinguished by striking craftsmanship, bold colors, and vintage accents, the French country kitchen—whether a rustic retreat or an urban oasis—is always unique and inviting.In this beautiful celebration of France’s real-life kitchens, French style authority Linda Dannenberg invites us into dozens of kitchens that capture the spirit of their regions, carefully examining the design, the priorities of the owners, and the details—from color palettes to collectibles—that create inviting, functional, and personal spaces. “When I think back on all the homes I’ve visited in the French countryside—and I’ve visited hundreds over the last twenty-five years—it is almost always the kitchens I remember most clearly and recall with the most affection.”—From the introductionThe kitchen is truly the heart of the home, and nowhere is this exemplified with more style and personality than in France. With an extensive directory of sources, more than 200 full-color photographs, and evocative text highlighting a bounty of original ideas, French Country Kitchens is a lush and inspiring guide to re-creating a little corner of France in the heart of your own home.. You’ll visit a remarkable new “eighteenth