Villa Decor: Decidedly French and Italian Style

This particular book was very well done . It had lots of color pictures of various style of Italian and French design . Price point and shipping from vendor was good . Would recommend this book and buy from this vendor again .

I have ordered several books along this line and this is by far my favorite. Thank you.

I purchased this book when I was updating my bathroom and I wanted a European feel to it. Looking at all the beautiful and high quality pictures in the book provided lots of inspiration.Even if you are not planning to decorate in the French or Italian style I would recommend this book. I found it help provide ideas on furniture placement and use of accessories. It even helped me pick what kind of faucets I would get for the sink. And there is a very nice section on gardens and outdoor rooms.

I was so hoping for authenticity and class. Alas, everything seems to be reproduction and over done. WAY over done ... as if layering any and everything remotely resembling French and/or Italian decor will give a space what is truly wanting: authentic style and class.

Sadly only three out of nearly 200 pages of photos inspired me. The few pictures that caught my attention had nothing to do with interior design. The style of the rooms were so bland. Though Philips showcased many homes throughout Texas, most shown had the same color scheme and no personality. I felt as though I were looking at the same home page after page. If you're looking for authentic French and Italian decor, you won't find it here.However this may be the perfect book for someone who lives in Texas (numerous resources listed in the back) and if your design aesthetic includes yellow painted walls with rooms furnished in dark mahogany wood.

Love to recycle great books like this one.Thank you !

enjoyed the book

got this book for my wife ...she enjoys studying different decorating ideas....and she has thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and even used some of the ideas in her projects...