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 Country French Kitchens by Carolina Fernandez May 10, 2008
Lindsay G (Cleveland, Ohio)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I am thrilled that this is not yet another showcase of photos of kitchens in France, rather this book shows you numerous country french kitchens that are authentic and absolutely true to the style, yet there is no sacrificing of practicality. The book stands on its own if you just want to see beautiful and inspiring kitchens or just like french country style, but goes the extra step for readers who want to see how the style can be creatively adapted to kitchens in which real people actually cook, entertain and congregate with their families here and now in the US. I also was impressed by the quality of presentation and photographic excellence.
Kitchen Eye Candy February 11, 2008
Diana Hollingsworth Gessler (Melbourne, FL USA)
21 out of 25 found this review helpful
I always thought a country French kitchen had to be swathed in Pierre Deux fabrics. What a wonderful surprise to find that Carolina Fernandez has taken the time and her keen eye to find so many variations on a theme. This is a very handsome, visually exciting book with wonderful ideas for creating an amazing variety of country French kitchens. Her intimate text is a refreshing look at the homeowners passions and is a true complement to the photos that zoom in on the detailed vignettes.
A video tour of Carolina's Country French Kitchen August 30, 2009
Carolina Fernandez (Ridgefield, CT USA)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2CRBWAYO95MWV After writing "Country French Kitchens" I remodeled my own kitchen using the ideas and the inspiration from the many kitchens I visited and which are captured in the book. In this short video I give you a walking tour of my own Country French Kitchen.
Great book for anyone thinking about enhancing their kitchen February 20, 2008
New England Book Reviewer (USA)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
The book is exquisitely written by an author who accomplishes her goal of not only informing and educating, but also inspiring the reader to inject "a joy of living" into the most used room of the house. The photography is beautiful, with detailed captions for every shot written in a way that made me appreciate the motivations behind the homeowners. Anyone who is thinking about enhancing their kitchen, from simply changing the decorations to doing a full blown renovation will find this book to be an excellent investment. I highly recommend this book even if your preferred style is not Country French as you will pick up ideas that can be universally applied to anyone looking to make their kitchen warmer and more useful.
A stupendous Country French reference guide... it's like having a designer by your side whispering what IS done and not done! October 23, 2008
Holly Holden (Farmington, CT)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having my own Interior Design business for over 20 years, and as an A.S.I.D. Allied Member, I only wish that I had this book before now in my office reference library to use as a design tool with my clients! The exemplary photographs serve as a superb "talking-tool" when discussing the many details and design options available to anyone designing a kitchen, whether Country French or another style. Kitchens are the center of activity in any house and quite often, the most expensive renovation cost when updating or designing a house. Carolina Fernandez does a brilliant job of explaining the details found in a Country French kitchen which instantly relay an aire of authenticity.... making it inviting, timeless, functional and unique to the owners who create it. My interior design mantra is to make any interior look as if it has always been there, just comfortably embellished with time, nothing new or over the top decorated. Her advice on using antique doors as the front facade of a closet, antique glass in the cabinets, and using light fixtures that have a patina of their own endorse what I try to create in my interiors. You are in for a treat when you see the myriad of lovely Country French kitchens photographed from various angles and read her enchanting commentary!
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