Interior Decorating Ideas

This collection of interior decorating ideas will help you discover the wonders of French design over the centuries and help you incorporate them as you develop your own exciting style.  General reference books are listed first, then specific information by style and design period follow.  In general, during pre-revolutionary times, the changes in style were introduced first at court and tend to be formal.  Regional ("French country furniture") styles such as Provençal, would have been inspired by royal designs but they are more rustic and functional, and would have occurred later and changed more slowly in relationship to the distance from Paris or Versailles. For your assistance, we have also added an Interior Decorating Ideas French Dictionary (Design Terms) and a Home Decorating Style Guide (characteristic design details and dates for French periods, e.g., Louis XIV, Empire, Provençal).  Selecting any book title will take you directly to a page with full details and ordering information.  Ready to start shopping?  Whether you've decided on Paris sophistication or French country, it's all here.  Just select Interior Decorating or Furniture to add that French flair to your own home.

French Decorating and Design Ideas general reference

French Regional Styles/French Country Furniture

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