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FRENCH CHATEAU STYLE
CATHERINE SCOTTO
UYU 3.490
UYU 2.618
UYU 2.967
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Editorial: PRESTEL
Cantidad de páginas: 240
Peso: 500g
ISBN: 9783791388021
The doors of centuries-old French chateaux are thrown wide open in this sumptuous photographic cross-country tour. Readers will gain entry to a stunning array of stylish private homes within beautiful restored buildings, each one representing very different approaches to décor and preservation.
When she discovered that nearly half of Frances 44,000 heritage sites were chateaux in various states of repair, Catherine Scotto embarked on a journey to find out who, exactly, lived in these medieval fortresses and, more importantly, what they were like on the inside. From Normandy to Provence and everywhere in between the owners of these chateauxincluding decorators, antique dealers, artists, and collectorsrepresent the epitome of French culture and taste. Each chateau is presented in double-page full-color spreads that feature alluring interiors and information about the hosts and their design journeys. Theres something for everyone herewhether its homes where simplicity and minimalism reign, rooms as exuberantly busy as a 17th-century tapestry, or interiors transformed by surprising, era-bending feats. Morels breathtaking, naturally lit photographs of generous kitchens, cozy drawing rooms, spacious bedrooms, ingeniously imagined bathrooms, and intriguing hallways and stairwells offer endless inspiration, while Scottos engaging text gives readers a feel for the kinds of people who take on such a daunting yet satisfying challenge of restoring a historic building.
When she discovered that nearly half of Frances 44,000 heritage sites were chateaux in various states of repair, Catherine Scotto embarked on a journey to find out who, exactly, lived in these medieval fortresses and, more importantly, what they were like on the inside. From Normandy to Provence and everywhere in between the owners of these chateauxincluding decorators, antique dealers, artists, and collectorsrepresent the epitome of French culture and taste. Each chateau is presented in double-page full-color spreads that feature alluring interiors and information about the hosts and their design journeys. Theres something for everyone herewhether its homes where simplicity and minimalism reign, rooms as exuberantly busy as a 17th-century tapestry, or interiors transformed by surprising, era-bending feats. Morels breathtaking, naturally lit photographs of generous kitchens, cozy drawing rooms, spacious bedrooms, ingeniously imagined bathrooms, and intriguing hallways and stairwells offer endless inspiration, while Scottos engaging text gives readers a feel for the kinds of people who take on such a daunting yet satisfying challenge of restoring a historic building.
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