Product Description
The unparalleled sophistication and elegance of the Paris interior results from more than three centuries of sustained patronage of the decorative arts. Concerned with more than simply the grouping of furniture, the quintessentially French approach to design encompasses classic styles and historical fabrics, antiques and intimate objets trouvés, all combined with an exquisite, almost obsessive, attention to detail. Through large, wonderfully glowing color photos, f… More >>
Tags: Interior, Paris
The previous reviewer effectively and accurately criticized this book but still awarded it four stars. Excuse my impoliteness, but my three stars is probably too generous. A few close-up photos of fabric designs, chair legs, picture fragments, etc. does not justify entitling a book The Paris Interior. Most of these close-ups might have been made right down the street no matter where you live. The furniture fragment photo shown on the cover typifies the approach taken inside the book.
Rating: 3 / 5
As an Ypma fan who loves hotels probably as much as him, I discovered this book in Thailand in the bookstore of the Sukhotai Hotel and immediately bought it.
All his HIP books gives good information and nice photos on the topics, well do not expect that from this book because you will be disappointed.
This is a beautifully shot and edited coffee table book that makes you dream of the so well known French style…but it is not a highly informative resource book on Paris Interiors. All the pictures shows the interior of one magnificent hotel, the Lancaster and they will make you wish to stay there next time in Paris.
However if you need more information on the topic there are:
- the Finest Houses of Paris
- the Mansions of Paris
- the Inside Paris : Discovering the Classic Interiors of Paris (Inside…Series).
Rating: 4 / 5