French provincial home interiors
French Provincial Style Decor Guide
Today I want to talk about a French decorating theme known as the French provincial style. This home decorating style is very popular in the countryside of France. While it’s closely associated with French country decorating, I think this style is much more feminine and country chic.
French Provincial Style Decor
The essence of French provincial decor lies in its embracing different genuine French themes that fall between comfortable and homely and outrageously luxury styles. The features common to this style include decorative elements, captivating symmetrical designs, and classic colors.
While it is a mix of country-style lifestyle with opulent panache, today it comes with lighter colors, the latest touches, and polished designs. Find out more about this elegant decor style in the following lines.
What is the French Provincial Style?
This style is famous for being able to complement both informal and formal spaces. The casual forms of this decor style can be seen in present-day French farmhouse-style homes. These homes feature a perfect balance of comfy elegant fabrics, dominance of whites, and unsophisticated country textures. Stones, raw wood, bricks, and exposed beams are accents commonly found on the exterior and interiors of these homes.
The origin of the French provincial decor dates back to the 17th-18th century when such decor was common in the southern side of France. During this period the furniture makers living outside Paris would work to reproduce the embellished furniture found in Paris. However, due to the lack of proper materials and tools, these furniture makers could not recreate the same output. That is the reason why furniture belonging to the French provinces missed out on the minute details and provided a more rustic and distressed look instead of thorough elegance.
Here are some characteristics common to the French provincial decor that you can use for getting innovative with your home interior style.
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French Country Armoires
Armoires can be described as enormous storage furniture pieces used for storing away anything that you don’t want to be seen including linen, clothes, old TV set, etc. French country armoires are a great example of French country style furniture, and superbly blend function and form in a pleasing way.
@lunatiquesThese look of large furniture pieces are mellowed down by the sophisticated French touch. Armoires used in French farmhouse decor are made using natural wood with intricate carvings that embalm a personality in them. Other armoires are painted over time, and when the paint peels off, these pieces reflect a pleasing distressed look. Another option is to go for whitewashed wooden furniture pieces that feature French country decor.
Furniture ideas would include beds with cane back, sofas that are beige tufted, vintage wooden beds, Louis armchairs, pedestal tables that are round in shape, and wooden wardrobes with large mirrors.
Vintage Gold Mirrors
Mirrors are significant in the French provincial decor because they (apart from reflecting your image) come in frames to reinforce the French provincial style, and because they magnify the airy and breezy aspects of provincial homes.
petitehausYour focus should be on ornate gold-edge French mirrors with eye-catching accents like vintage metallic mirrors. The aim is to make the mirror more of an artwork than a piece with a reflective surface. Additionally, you may include a number of small-sized mirrors to accentuate the overall look, but a big gold mirror with a vintage look will do the job for you. Place them elegantly in locations like drawer chests, headboards, or even tables to create a classy but simple look.
Embroidery Fabrics
One important feature of French provincial decor is the use of embroidery. This skill was taught to female members of society at that time so that every household would include some unique, intricate, and captivating patterns.
To keep in line with this theme you must opt for heavily embroidered fabrics. Everything from your curtains and pillows to linens and bed sheets needs to be embroidered. To accentuate this feature, you can opt for lacework on your fabrics. This too was commonly found during the 17th-18th century.
Gray Blue Wall Paint
When speaking of colors, this style finds its inspiration in the French countryside decoration. The provincials were unable to afford colorful articles found all over the continent, most of the colors they adopted were from what they saw around them. That is the reason why pastel and soft shades are common to this theme.
In French provincial decor, the walls must be painted in pastel and soft shades of colors like beige, gray and blue. An interesting twist to add both these colors would be to split the wall coloring into two parts, with the upper half painted in either white or gray, and the lower half (that measures up to the height of the chair rail) painted in dark blue or red.
If you go for white instead of gray, you can opt for tones like stone, cream, or ivory. For the blue, go for midnight blue, aqua, or cornflower.
Wicker and Cane Furniture
The use of cane furniture is casual but elegant in this theme. Since the French provincial decor focuses on a welcoming, rustic and natural, and soft color palette, white-colored cane furniture blends perfectly with this style. White-colored cane furniture pieces provide sophistication and charm to the French interior style, boosting the aesthetic appeal of the overall decor.
@diego_delgadoeliasA white Louis-style side chair works to imbue simplified elegance and glamour into your room. This is how you can balance function and style perfectly, which is a trait of this decor theme. Other ideas include distressed white cane chairs for the dining room or kitchen (with a neutral palette and colorful accents around these furniture pieces), and a white-colored cane bed to add period style and opulence to your bedroom.
Toile Wallpaper
The French provincial style decor always includes some toile wallpaper which gives a room a fanciful feeling. From de Gournay to reproductions, you can find some stylish toile wallpaper to decorate the walls of your French provincial home.
Linen Textiles
The trend of French provincial decor is rooted in natural and countryside environments, which is why linen is commonly used on furniture and textiles for this particular theme. The French have been proudly producing quality linen for centuries to supply to the entire world.
@rayboothdesignLinen slipcovered furniture and linen bedding are great ways to infuse the French provincial style element into the decor of your house. Consider opting for linen bed sheets with textured and natural crumples to complement your weathered timber. Go for natural, softer shades of bright colors to contrast the dark wood color of the surrounding furniture.
Crystal Chandeliers
There’s no better way to illuminate a French provincial home than by using an antique crystal chandelier.
These vintage lighting fixtures give a touch of elegance to any room they appear in.
French Country Decorations
Choosing the most appropriate decorations can accessorize your French provincial decor the right way. Think of beautiful French rugs to cover the floor space while providing warmth to the space. Light colors are great for combination with the rest of your home decor. Flowers are amazing decorations that perfectly suit the French provincial style. Either opt for fresh flowers or top-notch dried flowers to keep your home decorated all year round.
@cat_in_franceOpulence can be showcased with the addition of family pieces and heirlooms, or antiques to reflect the history of your home. Other decorative accessories that you can add are wall clocks (large), small clocks for the cabinets or table, candlesticks, chandeliers, fruit bowls, etc. However, remember that no matter what decorations you use to accessorize your home, it should include the distressed look signature of the French provincial decor.
Hopefully, now you have a better understanding of the classy French provincial style for home decor. All you have to do is prioritize a distressed and weathered look, specific furniture type, and a natural, soft palette that is key to this theme.
French provincial style: the 10 key elements of the aesthetic
People often think French provincial style can't be incorporated into a modern home, but when the key design elements of the aesthetic are properly understood, it's absolutely achievable.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, local furniture makers in the South of France began imitating the ornate furniture being produced in Paris at the time, using the more affordable materials they had available to them. The French provincial "country" style pieces became more widespread after World War I, when soldiers returned home, inspired by the look of the rustic, country homes they'd seen in the South of France.
Because the French provincial style (sometimes referred to as French country style) combines ornate carvings, mouldings and decorative wrought iron with simple textures and sturdy furniture, it can be a confusing style to re-create.
The main thing is that it focuses on combining beauty and elegance with rustic, country style features.
To help you style a French provincial house, here are 10 key elements of the French provincial aesthetic.
1. Rustic wood
This dining area oozes both the simplicity and sophistication that is consistent with French provincial homes. Simplicity is drawn from the rustic wooden dining table and padded chairs, while the use of natural timber flooring and a refined colour palette oozes a classic charm.
The dining table was made by the house builder James Hartley is a raw timber, and featured in Melissa Penfold's French-inspired country house. Photographer: Abbie Melle | Stylist: Jodie Gibbons | Story: Country Style2. Natural warm tones
Selecting a colour palette for a French provincial style home involves drawing inspiration from nature. Popular colours for a French country interior are on the spectrum of white, neutrals, greys, creams, blushes and light blues.
3. Parquetry
Parquetry is a quintessential feature of a French provincial style home. The most common way to lay parquetry is in a herringbone pattern, although there are many other patterns. For example, the French country style home of interior designer Melissa Penfold features a more elaborate flooring pattern, in French oak.
Parquetry flooring is a common design element of French provincial style. Photographer: Felix Forest | Story: Belle4. Statement kitchen island
As the heart of the home, a French inspired kitchen will have a central island, often in a similar shade or finish to the rest of the cabinetry. Take cues from this gorgeous island bench in which features classic panelling and marble top. The overhead, hanging pots and pans is also a trademark design element of this style.
5. Armoire
The white wardrobe towards the back of this living room in a provincial style country home is known as an "armoire."
While historically created for storing arms, it is now more commonly used as a wardrobe, or like the owner of this home, as a place to keep precious china. A typical way to delineate a wardrobe from an armoire, is that they tend to feature ornate carvings.
A guestroom that looks like a European holiday. With a French antique armoire and wall mirror brought back from the UK, this rustic room looks like it's been here forever. The white curtain, linens and neutral tones give an early feel to this otherwise glamorous, beach villa in Palm Beach. Photographer: Felix Forest | Stylist: Imogen Naylor | Story: Belle6.
wrought ironAnother common element in French provincial style homes is wrought iron. The twisting, ornate metal is often combined with marble and timber elements in furniture, used as a stair railings and in low-hanging chandeliers.
Wrought iron candlesticks were also very common, and add a touch of sophistication and strength to French provincial style.
A cantilevered stone stair with a wrought-iron handrail still looks modern more than 30 years after this harbourside home in Sydney was built. Photographer: Abbie Mellé | Story: Belle7. Gold accents
Brass gold and warm tones are favoured by French provincial homes, like the antique mirror and sconces above the mantle in the living area of this pastry chef's Parisian apartment, which bring warmth to the white and grey tones throughout the home.
Ornate gold mirrors are another common element in French provincial style homes. Photograoher: Joanne Pai | Story: real living8. Cabriole legs
Originating in ancient China, cabriole legs on furniture resurfaced in France in the early 18th century, and today, is one of the most instantly recognisable features of French provincial style furniture.
With the main leg of the furniture curving outwards, and the foot curving inwards, the design is said to be influenced by animals natural form.
The antique hallway console with cabriole legs in this Palm beach villa is the perfect place for coffee table books and styled accessories. Photo: Felix Forest | Stylist: Imogen Naylor | Story: Belle9. Exposed beams
As exposed timber is commonly used in French provincial homes, leaving timber beams in the ceiling exposed is also a trademark of French inspired rustic country homes.
The vaulted wooden ceilings, along with the French doors, stone fireplaces and architraves were all elements that drew homeowner Amanda to this stately French-inspired country home in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
In the main sitting room, one of a pair of c1940 Genovese iron and crystal chandeliers hangs above a stone and iron-framed coffee table from The Country Trader. Photographer: Abbie Mellé | Story: Belle10. Antique furniture
For those with more modern homes who can't incorporate parquetry flooring and exposed ceiling beams into their aesthetic design, there are still ways to incorporate French provincial style.
Namely through antique furniture and decor. Interior architect, Phoebe Nicol is extremely deft at bringing together the old and the new in her projects, as well as sourcing pieces for The Vault, her antique and vintage furniture store.
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Oatley mango wood pedestal dining table, $1319 (usually $2299), LivingStyles
Every French provincial style home needs a sturdy timber dining table. This design from LivingStyles is constructed with solid mango wood and features an ornate base consistent with the French provincial style. SHOP NOW.
Vintage French five-light wrought iron floor lamp, $2107.47, 1st Dibs
Layer lighting in your home with a vintage, wrought iron lamp from France.
Iron naturally develops a rusty patina as it ages, which will create a lived in, timeless look. SHOP NOW.
Jasie dining chair in weathered oak, $599, Temple&Webster
Maintain a classic look while tapping into one of the most popular interior trends of the moment: rattan. Upholstered in natural linen, these chairs will add a touch of glam to a rustic table setting. SHOP NOW.
Oakdale cross leg dining bench seat, $519, Early Settler
Make sure there's room for everyone at the table by opting for a bench dining seat. This one is crafted from solid American oak with a sturdy cross leg design for added stability. Plus, if you love the idea of having a bench on either side of the table, Early Settler are currently offering 50% off a second item. SHOP NOW.
Fern arch mirror in bronze, $561.60 (usually $624), RJ Living
French provincial style looks best when honest, rustic materials like timber are contrasted against finely made statement pieces with touches of shimmer.
This mirror features a contemporary arched silhouette, yet will fit right into any French provincial inspired home. SHOP NOW.
Piped linen duvet cover set in White and Navy, from $375, Cultiver
Linen and French provincial style go hand-in-hand. Opt for neutral shades with striped detailing for a laid-back yet totally elegant look. This quilt cover set is made from 100% French flax linen and has been stonewashed for ultimate softness. SHOP NOW.
French provincial toulouse rattan headboard, $1039, Temple&Webster
Simple and modern, yet totally timeless, this bedhead will make you feel like you're holidaying in Provence each night. Its carved timber frame has even been finished with a subtle vintage distressing technique to give the rustic aesthetic. SHOP NOW.
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To make the design look simple and natural, you need to make an effort, carefully select finishing materials and furniture in the style of provincial southern France. Precise stylization of the environment is possible using only natural materials: Interior design should be based on the shades typical of Provence: Saturated colors can only participate as individual accents, which should be few. These are terracotta, ocher, blue and brown. There can be no bright and contrasting combinations here, all transitions of shades should be soft, flowing and whitened. The village was not demanding in terms of frills. Interior decoration - simple: For the background of the house, one of the lighter shades should be used to avoid excessive variegation. FurnitureIndent of the first lineThe external appeal of the Provence style is based on the presence of antique pieces of furniture. Aged things look noble, as they are made of natural wood - chestnut, oak, walnut, etc. Simple forms and lack of pretentiousness are emphasized by an organic combination in the design of the house. Provence furniture can be really old or artificially aged. Preference should be given to objects that are low, squat, having smooth shapes without sharp corners, carving or painting. Since Provence prefers naturalness in everything, household items and office equipment should not be put on display. So, for example, a hanging TV can have a wooden frame, which will allow it to fit organically into an ethnic interior. Provence in the interior of the bedroom requires a comfortable bed and solid solid furniture, the items of which are combined with each other and harmonize well. French chic is an elegant combination of all components. Important! When buying furniture for your home, pay attention to the quality of materials and the reputation of the manufacturer. Only a thing made in accordance with all technological requirements will serve for a long time and look decent. Details matterFirst line indentFrench rustic style begins to play with colors with the participation of decor items, careful attention to detail. For decoration, you can beat the presence of ceramic dishes, textiles, things made by hand. Hand-embroidered bed linen, bedspreads and pillows will look impressive and colorful. Hand-knitted blankets, knitted napkins are exactly those items that create comfort. TextileIndent of the first line The interior of the bedroom in Provence style looks very stylish. Textile complements the living room, nursery, dining room and kitchen. Natural fabrics and lyrical colors enliven the environment and give it the chic that provincial Europe is famous for. For your information! A bedroom, children's or girl's room with properly selected textile additions acquire the softness and comfort characteristic of a warm home environment. ForgedIndentation of the first lineForged elements, skillfully introduced into the interior, contribute to the fact that French furniture acquires color and charm. Forged cornice, candlesticks and furniture elements combine the elegance of curls and the solidity of the material. Forged can be:  Such elements will fill the room with the surroundings of antiquity and echoes of noble luxury, adapted for everyday life. For example, a bedroom with wrought iron bed pieces will grab attention and look antique while remaining comfortable. FloralFirst line indentedThe flair of the French countryside can be seen in a large number of fresh flowers and floral motifs. The girl's bedroom looks especially attractive with floral images. Prints of flowers can be present on wallpaper, textiles, in the form of paintings or dried inflorescences. There can be a lot of fresh flowers in pots and vases - even in the bathroom, on tables and cupboards in the rooms. Lavender is among the favorites of Provence. Being a symbol of the region, it is cultivated in the fields, grown on window sills, decorates vases. One of the original features of the style is the ability to use any old dishes and household items as containers for flowers. For example, buckets, cups, glasses, beakers, etc. AccessoriesIndentation of the first lineTo give the atmosphere individual features of the room, accessories are added to the interior - commemorative photographs, souvenirs, paintings, candlesticks. An old metronome and barometer in a bronze or wooden case will look no less interesting and relevant. Unity with nature makes the Provence style attractive for those who prefer eco-friendly materials, flowers and natural shades in the design of their home. Buying high-quality and solid furniture made from natural materials can be an expensive investment that is worth it. Good-quality furniture made of rare wood species will transform not only the style of the house, but will also affect the households themselves. French Provence in the interior is sure to impress the guests of the house with its originality and difference from the usual template approaches to design. Buy French furniture in Provence style Catalog "Textiles" (pillows, bed and table linen) Return |
Moreover, the color and texture of the furniture may vary. A bedroom is inconceivable without a bed, a comfortable chest of drawers, a wardrobe, a bedside table. If there is enough free space, the bedroom can be supplemented, for example, with poufs, armchairs, chairs, shelves, etc. 
It is in this room that the French style can show its maximum beauty. A wide comfortable bed covered with embroidered linen, bedspreads trimmed with lace and ruffles. In addition, additional pillows on the bed and upholstered furniture may be present in large quantities. 
It will look unusual, original and quite impressive. French interior design
Contents:
- About the French and style
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- Royal History
- Characteristics of
- Varieties of French Style
- Features of the layout
- Color palette
- Finishing materials
- Lighting
- Furnishing
- Decor
- Features of the premises in the French style
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- Living room
- Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Children's
- Entrance area
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Modern French interior
About the French and style
"L'art de vivre" (the art of living) is what the French say about the ability to surround yourself with beautiful things, to live today and now.
Royal history
Where did the famous French style of interiors begin, of course, from the residence of kings.
In the 16th century, the "school of Fontainebleau" was formed, in which King Francis I brought together talented artists and architects who formed a special style. And although it traced the Gothic and the Renaissance, it was a completely new direction.
All changes in the interior style of France are associated with the rulers. The greatest flourishing of decorative art came in the XVII-XIX centuries.
The dazzling splendor of the Napoleonic quarters at Fontainebleau
Louis XIII left behind a Baroque hunting castle in Versailles, his successor the Classicist and Baroque Palace of Versailles Neoclassicism appeared in decorative art. The famous commander Napoleon I left behind a magnificent palace of Fontainebleau in the Empire style.
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Provence reigned, influencing the further development of the style of French interiors.
Mix of old and new shows the dynamics of time in the interior
Characteristic features
The French have been mixing and selecting their favorite elements of different styles for centuries to create their own. French interior inherent:
- love for things "with history"
- harmonious combination of styles from different eras
- light furnishings without cluttered corners
- filled with light
- elegant furniture and decorative finishes
- strict functionality of all interior elements, including decor
- calm, blurry palette, bright contrasting accents are extremely rare
- "artistic mess" and imaginary negligence.
French casual living room
Mastery of design lies in the ability to balance the style and character of the home and its owner, creating an elegant and romantic setting with a touch of chic and history.
French-style interiors are chosen by connoisseurs of classics, romance and creative personalities with good taste, collectors and antique dealers, as well as fans of everything French.
Varieties of French style
From each style that "reigned" in a given century, the French style absorbed certain features. Strict aristocracy and stucco went from classicism, baroque "left" elegance and carved furniture, rococo brought lightness, asymmetry and ornate ornamentation. Neoclassicism is displayed in love with parquet floors, intense lighting and pastel colors. Art Nouveau and Art Deco made it possible to introduce both intricately curved lines and strict graphics into the interiors, monumentality, luxurious textiles and gilded elements were inherited from the Empire style. Simple and sunny Provence is the most recognizable of French interior trends.
Colonial style dining room
As a result, the French style was divided into several directions, each of which is recognizable by its characteristic features.
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Classical French style - expensive antique furniture, luxurious Venetian chandeliers, antique porcelain and paintings. The walls are decorated with stucco and moldings.
The style of the French colonies is an interweaving of European, Vietnamese and Chinese cultures, which is reflected in exotic finishing materials, natural shades and ethno-style decor.
Delicate and cozy Provence
Provence or French country is the atmosphere of the provincial houses of the south of France, with an abundance of natural fabrics, pastoral patterns of textiles, aged wooden furniture and ceramics.
Minimalism or “Parisian chic”, as the inhabitants of the capital call it, is displayed in the elegant atmosphere of a city apartment, with moderate luxury and hints of nostalgia, a light palette and a minimum of decor and accessories.
Parisian chic in the interior
Layout features
The French love space, but they do not welcome open spaces and united territories on the principle of a studio. The French apartment is divided into isolated rooms and utility rooms. Therefore, when developing a design project for a French-style dwelling, you will need:
- an impressive area of the dwelling
- division into rooms
- high ceilings
- high and wide doorways
- floor to ceiling windows.
Spacious Parisian apartment divided into separate rooms
Color palette
The French prefer to leave the walls and ceiling white or choose shades close to white - beige, ivory, cream. For those who like to experiment with color, it is allowed to finish in delicate pastel colors - lavender, sand, blue, pistachio and pink, which are set off by gilding, silver or black graphic lines.
Furniture and accessories are selected in rich or dark colors, wine and rich red shades, deep blue, violet, emerald, terracotta, etc. are welcome.
animal print. Restrained tones are set off by contrasting, but not bright shades, and velvet textures alternate with shiny elements.
The contrasting colors of the French living room add up to an elegant picture
Finishing materials
Love for natural and natural materials is inherent not only in the rustic direction of style. Everything that ages beautifully is popular with the French: wood, marble, copper and brass, gypsum and ceramics, and much more.
The French leave the ceiling white, but beautifully decorate it with stucco, friezes, rosettes and other decorative elements.
If the room is divided into functional areas, then you can beat it on the ceiling with the help of different levels and cassette options from plasterboard, in the Provence direction, wooden beams on the ceiling are common.
The walls and ceiling are decorated with elegant moldings
The walls, like the ceiling in French houses, are painted in white and neutral colors and are often decorated with boiserie panels. So that the surface does not look monotonous, it is textured with patterns from moldings and decorated with paintings in rich frames.
See also: How to design an interior in the Provence style: original ideas, design tips
In the rustic and colonial direction of the French style, wall decoration with a modest geometric pattern or vintage wallpaper with a floral pattern is allowed.
Classic wall decoration in a French living room
Tip: Traditionally, oak parquet, board or laminate is used for the floor.
In the bathroom and working area of the kitchen, the floor is finished with porcelain stoneware, tiled mosaic or natural stone.
Herringbone parquet floors
High and wide French windows are decorated with taffeta, velvet, silk or satin curtains, although bare windows are also found in modern interiors. Window fittings are made in antique style, the window opening is divided by wooden frames.
Unlike fashionable studio apartments, French style involves doors between rooms in a house or apartment. Interior doors provide privacy, and partial glazing allows you to visually fill the space with light.
Lighting
A separate, significant role in French interiors is given to lighting. It should be a lot and different: a luxurious ceiling chandelier, sconces, table and floor lamps, stylized candelabra and girandoles and other lighting fixtures, decorated with crystal and glass beads, gilded or silver threads, fringe and even feathers.
Important: keep the style of the room, match the decor of lamps with the color and texture of upholstered furniture, curtains and other textiles.
Stylish lamps for French interiors
Furnishings
The French do not strive to demonstrate their wealth, and therefore the furniture in their houses is not distinguished by luxury and high cost. Along with this, the French value their history and some pieces of furniture are passed down from generation to generation. And if the family has not preserved antiques, then they go to flea markets for it, as an option - to age the piece of furniture on their own.
Vintage furniture or its high-quality imitation looks organic in the living room, bedroom and office.
French-style study
Characteristic features of French furniture include eclecticism, the presence of carved elements, curved legs and other furniture components, rich upholstery fabric.
Read also: Historical interior styles and their differences: baroque, rococo, empire, classicism
In general, the nature of the furniture is light, with complex elements of romanticism, visual elegance and categorical convenience.
There are no random things in the interior of the French, and therefore each piece of furniture has its own purpose.
French casual elegance
Decor
The French like to emphasize and hint, this principle also applies to decorative elements of the interior, which should not be many, but among the mandatory accessories there are always: not necessarily
French retro decor
The French appreciate "hand-made", especially textiles, and therefore tablecloths, blankets, curtains and even handmade carpets are often found in French houses.
Lovely little things fill the living room with homely warmth
Features of French-style rooms
Every room in a French house should be charming, and in order not to go out of style, it is important to listen to the recommendations of professionals.
Living room
Do not overload the main room in the house with unnecessary furniture. Free furniture, high windows and doorways, light finishes and a lot of lighting fixtures will make the room cozy and spacious. And to give the living room coziness, add decorative pillows, soft carpets and fabric lampshades. In the French living room there is always a sofa, chairs, a coffee table and a small sideboard.
It's a good idea to get a fireplace, and if it is not provided for by the layout, you can install a modern electrical imitation and crown the hearth with a luxurious mirror or picture.
Interesting: French-style living room
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Classic French living room
Bedroom
Light or plain walls, decorated with moldings or boiserie, herringbone parquet and a stylish ceiling are present in almost every French bedroom. A high bed with legs and a soft headboard reigns in the sleeping room. Bedside tables, a chest of drawers and / and a dressing table rely on the bed.
Provence style bedroom
You can decorate the room with vases, paintings, mirrors. But with regard to textiles, the French do not restrain themselves: in the interior of the bedroom there are always beautiful quilted bedspreads or fluffy blankets, decorative pillows, blackout curtains and a cozy carpet.
An interesting accessory for the French bedroom: a tailor's mannequin decorated with lace, beads and other decorations.
Pink pearl French bedroom interior
Kitchen
French cuisine is famous not only for its dishes, but also for its interior. Love in cooking is expressed in the abundance of various kitchen accessories, household appliances and other appliances. Furniture for the kitchen is equipped with many compartments and drawers. Natural wood, natural or artificial stone, ceramics and pastel shades are used in decoration and furnishing.
Chairs, marble dining table, stools are distinguished by carved legs and backs, as well as fabric upholstery of the seats. Facades and walls with the effect of aging look interesting.
French style does not accept pretentiousness, the main thing is simplicity and convenience
Bathroom
The French bathroom impresses with an abundance of light.
Ideally, this room is equipped with a window; otherwise, the bathroom is equipped with several lamps, and sometimes a magnificent chandelier.
Finished with ceramics, wood and painted plaster. If the room is spacious, then floral wallpaper with an appropriate level of resistance to moisture and temperature changes is allowed.
Mandatory attributes include a huge mirror in a gilded or silver frame and a bathtub on openwork legs. Of the furniture, a low cabinet and a table near the bathroom are enough, and a wicker basket will successfully replace the cabinet under the washbasin.
White and gray french style bathroom
Children's
Pastel colors are perfect for decorating a child's room. Indoors for children of any age, shades of lavender and rose, gray, green and beige are appropriate.
A carved bed, with or without a canopy, funny cartoon posters or photo wallpapers with the image of the Eiffel Tower will emphasize the French direction.
