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28 Chic and Timeless French Country Style Kitchens

Becca Interiors

The decorating aesthetic known in the English-speaking world as French country style is an homage to the charms of the French countryside. While it may be hard to replicate the beauty of the surrounding landscape or the aged patina of a Provençal farmhouse, a rustic thatched cottage in Normandy, or a provincial chateau, architects, interior designers, and home decorators around the world have long sought to transport a bit of the charm and elegance of the French countryside to their own backyards. 

The resulting mashup known as French country decor emphasizes an easy take on rustic but refined aesthetics and natural materials, and an embrace of timeless everyday objects. Much of what we think of as traditional or farmhouse style interiors that are so ubiquitous today have roots in French country aesthetics, which can add character to a modern interior, easily translating to any room in the house from the living room to the bedroom or bathroom.

Adding some French country-inspired decor to your own kitchen can help you to add a sense of history, timelessness, and simple beauty to your home, no matter where you live. Check out these interiors that demonstrate how to borrow a bit of French style to make your own kitchen design into the warm, charming, effortlessly chic gathering space it was meant to be.

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If there’s one type of kitchen that I continue to fall in love with, it’s French country kitchens. I find them super charming and elegant in so many ways. French country decor is known for its vintage elements and old European style. Good news! There are so many creative decorative elements that you can easily copy even if you don’t live in a real “French” country home!

The kitchen is a place where we prepare meals for our family and friends. It’s such an important part of the home, and most of all, it’s one of the most functional spaces we need! Check out some of our favorite kitchens in the French farmhouse style below!

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Let’s talk about design trends in French farmhouse kitchen decor. Here are our favorite French farmhouse kitchen decor ideas and designs.

1. Crystal Chandelier

This is the ultimate kitchen lighting fixture if you’re going for the French farmhouse look. The light will gently reflect off the crystals hanging near the lightbulbs, giving the room an elegant glow.

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2. Checkered Floor Tile

This flooring design is quintessentially French! It works in many rooms, especially the kitchen.

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3. Fleur de Lis Backsplash Tile

Go for a classic French motif like the famous fleur de lis for your backsplash kitchen tile.

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4. French Louis Counter Chairs

The Louis chair is a beloved French furniture design that has stood the test of time. Luckily, a counter chair version is easy enough to find!

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5. Apron Front Sink

You’ve got to have a farmhouse style, apron-front sink in your kitchen. It’s even better if it has a beautiful engraving on the front!

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6. Blue Pitcher and Flowers

Ceramic pitchers are handmade in the south of France and sold at markets by artisans. Get yourself a replica if you can’t get an original! Flowers are very welcome as well!

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8. Light Blue Cabinets and Chairs

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9. Wood and Marble French Island Table

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10. Wood Ceiling Beams

Leave the wood ceiling beams in your home exposed for a rustic chic look.

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11. Copper Pots

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12. Blue Lacanche Range

Lacanche is a celebrated French range maker to know.

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13. Marble Top Wood Table Island

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14. Checkered Backsplash Tile

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15. LaCornue Range

Another popular French range manufacturer, LaCornue ranges have stood the test of time. They are shipped around the world, but you’ll need to plan about 6 months in advance for this chef quality range.

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16. Wooden Island

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17. Open Glass Shelves

Show off your French china on beautiful glass shelves.

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18. Sink Skirt

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19. Open Shelving

Keep the room airy and fresh with open kitchen shelving.

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Arrangement of a small kitchen in the French style

Choosing the Provence style for a small kitchen is impossible to go wrong. There is a special charm in this time-tested rustic chic that can give warmth and comfort. The absence of bright colors and flashy obtrusiveness, naturalness combined with a slight touch of antiquity, deliberate randomness in the arrangement of individual objects that can miraculously form into a harmonious picture - all this is good old Provence. Take a look at the successful options for arranging small kitchens in this style. Perhaps one of them will be your guide to action. nine0003

Subdued pastel colors blend wonderfully with natural colors. The presence of such a contrast only adds coziness and makes the atmosphere truly homely.

Randomly arranged design elements, including utensils and accessories, can become a palette of accents and ensure integrity.

Floral motifs and ornaments are a sure bet. At the same time, in a small kitchen there is no place for huge flowers, they can “steal” the space, while a small pattern, on the contrary, will visually expand it. nine0003

Having chosen a certain color scheme, it is not at all necessary to resort to artificial aging. Modern materials in the design of a small kitchen will look just as good.

The wooden strips on the ceiling are perfect for modern lighting and vintage chandelier.

The presence of flowers, vases of fruit, dishes on display - all this makes the atmosphere warm and homely.

Not the last role in the arrangement of the Provence style kitchen is given to the choice of flooring. Geometric pattern is a win-win option that can be played with different materials. nine0003

When furnishing a kitchen, you can always find modern appliances with a retro design.

The kitchen backsplash contrasts with the furniture here. At the same time, it fits perfectly into the environment and visually expands the kitchen. Textiles designed in lighter colors, as well as the design of the floor and ceiling, also contribute to this.

The presence of fresh flowers combined with the floral pattern of the walls and textiles enhances the feeling of comfort. Thanks to light colors, a large chandelier in a small kitchen does not look bulky. nine0003

Antique furniture perfectly harmonizes with other retro design elements. The picture is effectively complemented by fresh flowers.

The textiles in this kitchen are matched with the backsplash, which adds elegance and makes the atmosphere cozy.

Pistachio combined with ivory is one of the classic combinations for a Provence style kitchen.

Textiles, dishes, kitchen utensils - everything in this cozy kitchen is in harmony with each other. nine0003

An interesting design move - original textile inserts in closed cabinets, combined with elements of an apron.

White combined with lavender is very romantic and French.

The classic combination for the Provence style is white with blue and even with blue.

Mix of browns: from light beige to deeper and richer tones will be a real find for a small kitchen. A clear delineation of colors on individual furniture elements allows even contrasts to be played out. nine0003

Even in a small Provence-style kitchen, there are never too many flowers.

Open shelves in combination with closed cabinets, deliberately left on the bow bundle, discreet textiles, tiles with small patterns add up to a complete picture.

With a well-chosen color scheme, even a miniature kitchen will seem spacious.

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French cuisine with a German accent

At the crossroads of Germanic and Latin cultures, a major trading center since the 14th century, Alsace has retained its vibrant personality. And in the kitchen, this richest province managed to defend its independence, not borrowing, but only slightly emphasizing the accent of powerful neighbors, its own, typically Alsatian dishes. Alsatian cuisine perfectly combines the abundance and rustic simplicity of German cuisine with French sophistication and sophistication.

According to my observations, Alsatian cuisine is the most favorite among Russians coming to France. In it they find familiar smells and aromas. They enjoy "ours-like" sausages, frankfurters, onion pies and smoked brisket. With pleasure they eat dishes with sauerkraut or smoked lard, washed down with fine light local wine or beer.

And the mood in this region is especially cheerful, simple, and relaxed. Some "winstubs" (winstub) are worth something! In these typically Alsatian bodegas, people sit on benches at long wooden tables. Food is served on the table in large platters, and everyone puts as much as they want on the plate - "like at home." And the wine is put on the table in decanters. nine0003

But in Alsace , foie gras, truffle dishes and other delicacies of French cuisine are perfectly prepared, which in this part of France are in no way inferior to those prepared in Perigord or Geres.

Alsatian cuisine is family friendly and joyfully hospitable. It implies a crowded festive feast. After all, it is impossible, sitting alone at a table, to eat choukrut, washed down with Alsatian wine, stuffed cabbage, cockerel in Riesling with local egg vermicelli (spaétzle) or plentiful, hearty baeckeoffe (pork, lamb and beef marinated in wine and stewed in a pot with potatoes ). This kind of food needs company! nine0003

The famous local dessert kougelhopf — high brioche with raisins — is also very reminiscent of our Easter cake. And the famous Alsatian pies with berries or plums are delicious!

Alsatian Pizza ( Flammekueche )

Charming little restaurants dotted throughout Alsace serve this delicious and simple dish. It's just something like an Alsatian pizza. However, the dough in this flatbread is thin and crispy. And they serve it unusually: they bring a large cake to the table, cut it into as many pieces as there are people at the table, and everyone gets a piece. A few minutes later, a second cake is brought to the table and again divided among all. And so several times, so that the flammekueche never cools in the plate. Of course, in order for flammekueche to become unforgettable, you need to get into a good restaurant. Or... cook this dish at home. Suddenly, it will turn out just as tasty ...

For 2 flammekueche
2 servings of yeast dough (for bread)

300 g cottage cheese

150 g sour cream

200 g smoked brisket

2 tbsp 9002 9002 tablespoons vegetable oil

Cut the brisket into cubes and brown in a frying pan.

Peel, finely chop and brown the onion in vegetable oil.

Mix sour cream, cottage cheese and fried onions in a salad bowl.

Roll out the dough as thin as possible. Arrange the minced meat on top, sprinkle with the brisket and bake for 5-7 minutes in a preheated oven (240°C). Meanwhile, prepare the second cake. As soon as the first one is baked, serve it on the table, and put the second one in its place. nine0003

Rösti made from potatoes and celery root (or cabbage)

Rösti are similar to our potato pancakes, only the potatoes are grated much larger. And, oddly enough, with such rubbing, the taste of potatoes is completely different. Celery is not included in classic rosti. This is a variant of "new Alsatian cuisine ". But even with the most ordinary fried eggs, both variants of röshti are just delicious.

1 kg potatoes

1 large celery root

3 pinches nutmeg

10 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil, odorless

50 g butter

salt, pepper

Peel and grate potatoes and celery on a coarse grater. Squeeze out the water (never wash!) Transfer to a salad bowl, salt, pepper and add nutmeg.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, add a few spoonfuls of minced potato and spread with a spatula all over the frying pan. Fry for 10 minutes over medium heat. Then tilt the pan over a large flat plate, push the pancake onto it, cover it with another plate, turn it over and push it into the pan so that the second side is fried. First put a piece of oil in the pan. Fry for another 10 minutes.

Put the finished pancakes on a plate and place in a warm oven to serve hot and crispy.

Chips for Smoked Brisket Aperitif

Remove the skin from the brisket and cut into slices as thin as possible.

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, grease it with a thin layer of vegetable oil and spread the brisket in one layer. Cover with wax paper on top and place in a warm oven (30-40 °) for 1 hour, without closing the oven door. nine0003

Serve as soon as the chips are appetizingly crispy.

Baeckeoffe with potatoes

It is important to marinate the meat 10 hours before cooking.

Serve, of course, with Alsatian white wine. Be careful - it is drunk like water, but then it is unexpectedly difficult to get up! So, I advise you not to exceed the dose.

For 8 people:

400 g pork

400 g smoked brisket

3 onions

1 kg of potatoes

½ liter of meat broth (from cube)

1 liter of white dry wine

1 Garlic tick

½ teaspoon of thyme

1 bay

7 g of butter

10 st. tablespoons of flour

salt, pepper

Cut the meat into even, not very thin pieces. Peel and chop (not very finely) the onion.

Put the meat and half of the onion in a large salad bowl, add the thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper, stir and pour over the wine. Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for 10 hours. nine0003

After this time, wash, peel and slice the potatoes. Rub the garlic and then the oil on the sides of a deep earthenware dish. Put a thick layer of potatoes on the bottom, the remaining raw onion, salt, pepper, add the meat strained from the marinade. Cover with the remaining potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour marinade, broth and crumble the remaining oil.

Mix the flour with water to make a soft dough and glue the lid to the pan with it. Put in a preheated oven (210-240°) for 1.5-2 hours. nine0003

After this time, remove the dishes, break the dough and serve in a saucepan on the table.

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