If you love French style decorating, you'll want to look through our top picks of books about decorating in the French style. Any one of these books would be a great addition to your decorating library. You can link directly to online book sources to do some shopping.
1. The Paris Apartment
Author Claudia Strasser shows how to achieve a "Romantic Decor on a Flea-Market Budget." See Paris apartment-style room makeovers and get advice on redoing your own spaces in the French style without breaking the bank.
2. Bringing It Home France
Read "The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Feeling of France in Your Home" by Cheryl MacLachlen. It can either be thumbed through for the beautiful photos or used as a resource book on how to bring French style into your own home.
3. Antique and Flea Markets of London and Paris
This insider's guide to shopping the best in London and Paris offers tips, maps, advice and lots of practical details. The photographs and indexes by item will help you locate specialty pieces.4. Inside Paris
Don't bother with the walking shoes, guide book, or umbrella. You can see some of the classic interiors of Paris from your comfy chair. It's a great resource for decorating Parisian.5. Paris Interiors = Interieurs Parisiens
Snuggle up in a chair and take a tour of numerous Parisian interiors. See celebrity homes and luxurious chateaux.6. Elle Decor: The Grand Book of French Style
View the design work of several contemporary French interior designers in this book. Some of the chapters include decorating in the styles of Provence, Chalet, Country, French Style Abroad, Colonial, Atlantic, Eclectic, and Eccentric.7. Country Houses of France
Visit "22 idyllic dwellings situated in some of the most beautiful regions in France." View illustrations and details about achieving various wall finishes and acquiring furnishings, and fabrics.8. Really Rural
If you love to meander along quiet country lanes and into quaint villages of the countryside, this book is for you. It's not so much a decorating book as it is a fascinating look at rural French living.9. French by Design
Author Betty Lou Phillips focuses on interpreting French decorating elements and how to introduce them into the interiors of American homes. In the many photographs, you're bound to find ideas that will adapt well to your home.10. The Paris Shopping Companion
This "Personal Guide to Shopping in Paris for Every Pocketbook" is a wonderful companion for the Paris shopper. Buy for the latest edition, then jet off to France to shop for anything and everything Parisian.