Welcome to Potterton Books website the one stop source for reference books on Architecture, Antiques, Interior Design and the Decorative Arts. POTTERTON BOOKS : INTERIOR DESIGN BOOKS : WORLDWIDE STYLES : EUROPEAN STYLES : FRENCH STYLE La vie en rose 2003. 192pp, 180 colour illus. This style book opens the doors of houses, apartments and chateaux throughout France - the homes of writers, aristocrats, artists and actors who have succeeded in creating their own particular ambience in a variety of architectural settings. Price:  £25.00 Provence interiors by Lisa Lovatt-Smith 304pp, one in the series of 10 books, covering in detail the interiors of Provence. Numerous illustrations and photographs. Price:  £24.99 French Country Living by Caroline Clifton-Mogg 144pp. Hardback. France's familiar romantic landscape, with its small farms, atmospheric medieval villages and sleepy manor houses, is still a vital part of French life. Drawing on this rich inspirational heritage, French Country Living is a practical resource for all those people who love the green and pleasant land of Le Belle France and seek to bring a touch of French style into their own homes. Price:  £18.99 Paris Interiors by Lisa Lovatt-Smith 1994. 340pp, 1000 illus. Featuring a broad cross-section of interiors, this book brings together a sleection of over 50 apartments in Paris, chosen purley for their individuality. They include the apartments of celebrities from the worlds of fashion, design and film, as well as the Zen apartment of Kircherer. Price:  £24.99 Living in Provence: Interior styles and decoration by Solvi Dos Santos 1996. 208pp, 220 colour photographs. A collection of over 30 houses of leading artists and designers and how their style and design inspiration blends with the landscape of Provence. The book includes local craft techniques and a map and gazetteer. Price:  £25.00 New French Country: A style and source book by Linda Dannenberg 2004. 304pp., numerous colour & b&w illus.In this stunning long-awaited sequel to Pierre Deux's French Country, author Linda Dannenberg returns to Provence to present the region's latest design developments and trends. This book takes you on a privileged tour that includes stops at a lavish apartment inAvignon, a lushly landscaped estate in the Luberon and an antique ochre mill in Rousillon, treating you to a fascinating narrative about local customs, handicrafts and of course, le style provencal. Price:  £19.95 Living in Provence by Diane McDowell 218pp. Numerous colour illus. Provence is not just a region; it's a way of life. While its gardens offer visions of paradise regained, it's houses reflect a secret harmony between interior and exterior. A house in Provence can be a Cardinal's palace, a bastide amidst the vines, the architectural backdrop for a contemporary art collection, a dramatic presence on the ramparts of an ancient village, or a hidden cabin screened by trees. This book takes you on an enchanted walk, rich in surprises and detours, through sunlight and dappled shadow, with visits to private homes, charming hotels and other delightful hideaways. Price:  £30.00 The French Chateau: Life, style, tradition by Christine de Nicolay-Mazery 2001. Re-issue in paperback. 240pp, 326 colour illus. This study offers a view into the privileged world that lies within France's grand historical houses. It is a view hitherto afforded only to a selected circle of the French aristocracy and their friends. Price:  £16.95 Paris Objet trouve by Herbert Ympa 1996. 157pp, 140 colour illus. From the personal treasures to beautiful objects with grandeur origins, today's designers are using the found object as a means of harnessing France's past to modern tastes. This book looks at contemporary design inspired by styles as diverse as Neo-Classicism, Napolean Empire style and Art Deco. Price:  £16.95 POTTERTON BOOKS : INTERIOR DESIGN BOOKS : WORLDWIDE STYLES : EUROPEAN STYLES : FRENCH STYLE Buy Online - the best way to buy.