Arbiters of Style: The New Wave of French Interior Design | Hardcover

A celebration of contemporary French design, Arbiters of Style: The New Wave of French Interior Design offers an inspiring look inside the homes and studios of the designers redefining modern elegance. Created by the editors of FREDERIC magazine in collaboration with Schumacher, this beautifully photographed volume explores the work of twenty-one influential French designers and architects whose refined, artistic approach is shaping the future of interiors.

From the sophisticated apartments of Paris to the coastal retreats of Cap Ferret, Biarritz, Île de Ré, Saint-Tropez, and beyond, each featured residence reflects a distinctive balance of architecture, craftsmanship, sculptural form, and effortless beauty. Rich with nearly 200 full-color photographs, the book captures interiors that embrace thoughtful restraint, timeless materials, and expressive design.

Featuring celebrated talents including Jacques Grange, Jean-Louis Deniot, Hugo Toro, and Marine Bonnefoy, this volume reveals how today's French designers are honoring tradition while confidently creating a fresh and unmistakably modern point of view.

Perfect for interior designers, architects, collectors, and lovers of European design, Arbiters of Style is an inspiring addition to any coffee table or design library.

Features

• Hardcover edition
• Nearly 200 full-color interior photography images
• Showcases 21 of today's leading French interior designers and architects
• Explores residences throughout Paris and iconic destinations across France
• A source of inspiration for interior design, architecture, decorating, and entertaining
• Beautiful oversized format for display on coffee tables and bookshelves

Product Details

• Author: Eugenia Santiesteban Soto
• Contributors: Alice Cavanagh, Lindsey Tramuta
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 276
• Dimensions: 13.07" L × 10.16" W × 1.18" H
• Publication Date: April 9, 2026

Bay & Bridle Styling Notes

Display this volume atop a stack of design books on a library table, console, or ottoman. Pair it with antique brass objects, blue and white porcelain, hand-thrown ceramics, or fresh garden flowers to create an effortlessly collected vignette inspired by timeless European interiors.