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Charles Faudree Home 8/16/12 Edition
Author(s): Charles Faudree (Author), Francesanne Tucker (Author), Jenifer Jordan (Photographer)
- Publisher: Gibbs Smith
- Publication Date: January 1, 2012
- Edition: 8/16/12
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1423621220
- ISBN-13: 9781423621225
Book Description
The single most important ingredient in a home is that it must have a soul. Charles Faudree
In Home, best-selling author and designer Charles Faudree invites a few of his friendsdesigners, artists, family and clientsto introduce the different rooms of the house andadd their unique insights on how to make the most of the space we live in. The homes featured here have plenty of Charless typical French Country soulfrom large family living areas to intimate spaces of the boudoir, library, dressing room and closet.
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In his informed but friendly manner, Charles Faudree takes readers on a tour through rooms of his own andthose of his client-friends. From his perspective of not a few years decorating experience, he shares reasons and rationale for making design decisions, interprets his insights into home decorating, and exudes his passion for people and home. As Charles says, The most important ingredient of a home is that it must have soul.
In Charles Faudree Home, the emphasis is on Country French style and creating a home that reflects the personalities and lives of the people who live there.
Special guest writersa few of Charless talented friends (designers, artists, family and clients) who have the knack of creating wonderful homesadd their unique insights on how to make the most of the spaces we live in.
While acknowledging that our expectations of home today might not be what they were twenty-some years ago,Faudree confirms that paring down to a simpler life can still include favorite collections and a great mix of fabric and furniture.
Come along, and experience the comfortable elegance of large family living areas and kitchens, as well as intimate spaces of the boudoir, library, dressing room and even closets.
Charles Faudree has been named one of Americas 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 five previous books: Charles Faudree Details, Charles Faudrees French Country Signature, Charles Faudrees Country French Living, Country French Florals and Interiors, and Charles Faudree Interiors. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jenifer Jordan has been an architectural/interior photographer for almost thirty years. Her beautiful photography has been featured in many design magazines and design books. She has exclusively shot nine design books, including Charles Faudrees French Country Signature, Charles Faudrees Country French Living, Modern Country by Nancy E. Ingram, Carolyn Westbrook Home, Charles Faudree Interiors, Charles Faudree Details and Horses & Homes, which she photographed and wrote. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her adorable rescue King Charles cavalier spaniels, Parker and Lily.
