From the classic elegance of Haussmann's Parisian boulevards and the glorious excesses of Versailles to the bohemian charms of Montmartre and the artist's garret, French style has acquired a legendary status. This beautifully illustrated book explores the elements that combine to create spaces with an identifiably French feel: the archituectural details that enhance the framework of a room; the textures and colours that flatter various styles of furniture; options for lighting, mirrors, and paintings. Looking at real homes, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan demonstrates a keen eye for objects both ordinary and extraordinary, and examines the alchemy of a style that can be either lush and complex or pared-down and rigorous. With words by Hilary Robertson, "French Home" will help you reinvent your surroundings and gain a touch of French style. *Lavish photographs by Claire Richardson *Celebrates a style that mixes antique and modern with easy flair.

Claire Richardson is a former design editor of Country Homes & Interiors and homes editor of Wedding and Home. She now works as a freelance stylist and photographers for numerous magazines and large companies.^Josephine Ryan is an antiques dealer and stylist whose distinctive look is renowned throughout the world of interiors. Compelled by the thrill of the hunt, Josephines loves discovering unusual, one-off pieces and combining the unexpected France--its lifestyle, climate, and furniture--is one of her greatest inspirations. Josephine divides her time between south London and Uzes in southern France. Her shop, Josephine Ryan Antiques & Interiors, is in London.^Hilary Robertson is an interiors stylist and journalist who writes about design and architecture and directs photo shoots for clients such as Harrods and Zoffany. She lives in Brooklyn.