French style kitchens design
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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Use Gilded Finishes
Design by Mindy Laven Home
This French farmhouse-inspired kitchen from Mindy Laven Home is decorated with elegant details like lantern-style pendant lights and scattered paintings with gilded frames on the walls that contrast with the wood beams, cabinetry, and flooring.
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Add a Statement Oven Hood
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This kitchen from Marie Flanigan Interiors has pale neutral tones, natural wood floors, and a monumental oven hood with classical curves that lends the space a French country-inspired vibe.
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Collect Copper Cookware
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
This all-white kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors has a black metal pot mounted to a painted brick wall that houses a collection of copper pots that are as pretty and shiny as they are useful, and will be the last pieces of cookware you will ever have to buy if cared for properly.
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Opt for a Butcher's Block
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This kitchen from Marie Flanigan Interiors gets some French country street cred thanks to a French-style butcher block placed in the center of the room in lieu of an American-style kitchen island.
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Highlight Ceiling Beams
Design by Anne Rae Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
The vaulted ceilings in this spacious California kitchen from Anne Rae Design are highlighted by dark stained wood beams that add definition and a refined take on rustic style that adds character to the large, airy space.
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Swap the Island for a Farmhouse Table
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger
An easy way to add a French country sensibility to your kitchen is to skip the kitchen island and install a farmhouse table instead. This 1920s Los Angeles hunting cabin from Leanne Ford Interiors has a laid back and unpretentious air, channeling French farmhouse spirit with a rustic medium-toned wood table surrounded by simple white chairs.
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Decorate with Vintage Tools
Design by Anne Rae Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
Decorating your kitchen with utilitarian accessories like vintage or antique wood cutting boards and metal cooking utensils and molds is a simple way to add a sense of history and create a layered feel in a modern kitchen, like this space from Anne Rae Design.
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Incorporate Patterned Tile
Design by Charlie Coull Design
Adding pretty patterned tile in soft shades of blue, bentwood bar stools, and vintage-style pendant lights adds a little bit of French country flair to this kitchen from Charlie Coull Design.
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Prioritize Natural Materials
Design by Anne Rae Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
This kitchen from Anne Rae Design highlights natural materials like wood and stone, with a rustic oven surround and wooden bar stools that add French country finesse.
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Use Mismatched Cabinets
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
This kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors channels French country spirit with its mismatched storage pieces including open wood and metal bracket shelving and stacked vintage cupboards with an aged painted patina that add interest and character while providing a place to store supplies and add clutter.
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Use Checkboard Flooring
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This family style kitchen from Marie Flanigan Interiors has checkerboard flooring with an aged patina that looks like it wasn't installed yesterday, adding an aged patina to a new kitchen.
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Highlight Original Features
Design by Jessica Nelson Interior Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography
You might not live in a French country farmhouse, but embracing original features in your home is one way to channel some timeless Gallic charm no matter where you live. In this kitchen renovation, Jessica Nelson Interior Design turned a dark kitchen into an open and airy space, exposing the original brick chimney that adds character to the kitchen and the dining room on the other side of the wall.
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Keep It Rustic
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
Chunky wood ceiling beams, a stone-topped wood island, and a row of copper pots hung above the kitchen sink window add rustic charm to this kitchen from Marie Flanigan Interiors.
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Bring on the Bistro Bar Stools
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
A pair of classic French bistro bar stools sitting side-by-side at the end of a peninsula creates a cozy seating area in this kitchen from Marie Flanigan Interiors.
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Use Industrial Light Fixtures
Design by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Keyanna Bowen
Simple industrial-style pendants, a framed painting leaning casually against the backsplash, and an oversized vase filled with flowering branches adds some refined rustic charm to this timeless modern kitchen designed by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design.
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Add a Bistro Table
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This kitchen corner banquette from Marie Flanigan Interiors introduces some classic French style into a modern American kitchen thanks to a marble and iron bistro table and some industrial French metal Tolix-style chairs.
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Use a Wooden Island
Design by Jessica Nelson Interior Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography
In this kitchen from Jessica Nelson Interior Design, a French-style wooden two-tiered work table with turned legs adds charm to the space while retaining the function of a modern kitchen island.
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Change the Conversation
Design by Jessica Nelson Interior Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography
This white, modern American kitchen from Jessica Nelson Interior Design serves as a neutral background that allows French-style details like cross-back wooden bar stools and a crystal chandelier to take center stage.
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Layer in Some Natural Elements
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
In this kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors, dark wood open shelving and vintage-style metal brackets provide a space to house everyday items, decorative objects, and flowers that bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
Add some lavender and you can pretend that you picked it from the field outside your window in the South of France.
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Mix Old and New
Design by Jessica Nelson Interior Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography
In this kitchen from Jessica Nelson Interior Design, original brick walls, an antique-style chandelier, and vintage-style French country bar stools add character to the all-white kitchen with its modern cabinetry and finishes.
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Use Rustic Baskets
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Max Kim-bee
Leanne Ford Interiors added some French country flair to a Pittsburgh home with rustic hardwood floors and a row of woven baskets on the lower shelf of the kitchen island that add storage and texture to the room.
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Try Herringbone Wood Floors
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Margaret Rajic
Rustic wood herringbone floors, white-washed brick walls, and a wood-based kitchen island are some of the details that preserve a sense of authenticity in this historic home renovation from Kate Marker Interiors.
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Hang a Curtain Under the Sink
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
In this country cottage from Leanne Ford Interiors, a curtain casually hung beneath the vintage farmhouse sink hides clutter while adding an old world sense of charm and ease.
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Use Brick Flooring
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We Are True Home chose a thin brick floor tile that lends a new kitchen an old world European-style feel.
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Texturize the Walls
Lobster and Swan
While it's impossible to recreate the centuries-old patina of an old French farmhouse, you can help to create a time-worn feel by forgoing crisp white walls and adding texture to the wall using layers of chalk paint and wax or another perfectly imperfect finish like this homey kitchen from Lobster and Swan.
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Install a French Range
Design by Basic Projects / Photo by Kate Towill
Basic Projects turned a dark and cluttered kitchen in Charleston, South Carolina into a clean and classic oasis that mixes old and new.
The designers replaced wood tops with marble, added a farm sink, and installed a classic Lacanche range in dark green that brings the classic Made in France vibes. -
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Mix Styles
Design by Brexton Cole Interiors
This bright white kitchen from Brexton Cole Interiors has French touches like a farmhouse table with a matching bench and a midcentury modern chair on the end and French rattan bar stools that reflect the mix of styles and periods that embody the French country aesthetic.
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Embrace Imperfection
Lobster and Swan
This rustic kitchen from the UK's Lobster and Swan would look just as at home in the French countryside, with its mix of simple, natural materials, open shelving, mismatched tableware, simple industrial lighting, bentwood chairs, and lightly rumpled linen curtains that have an effortlessly chic appeal.
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Get that je ne sais quoi just right.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
Bjorn Wallander
Whether we're talking about fashion, food, or interior design, French style is simply iconic. French country kitchens, in particular, make us feel some kind of way. With colors taken straight out of the Provençal landscape, rustic accents, and that general je ne sais quoi, French country kitchens boast effortless elegance. Plus, if you emulate their style in your own home, every day will feel like a vacation in the South of France. Well, maybe not quite, but it's a close second. So take a mental vacation with these 27 French country–style kitchen tips.
Maura McEvoy
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Plenty of Blooms
Fill the room with flowers and opt for antique, classic vases for a French-country look.
This geometric floor design personalizes the long, narrow galley kitchen.
Emily Followill
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Limewashed Cabinets
Custom limewashed poplar cabinetry and paneling, along with an imperial Danby marble backsplash, create an elegant atmosphere in the open kitchen cabinets in this eat-in kitchen designed by Jeffrey Dungan. The dining area brings in just enough contrast and looks contemporary while still channeling the French countryside.
Laura Resen
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Retro-Inspired Appliances
Consider an on-trend yet timeless color combination for a bold kitchen statement. Retro-inspired appliances are great way to balance out the more modern elements and give it a French-countryside feel.
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Whimsical Embellishments
This barrel-vaulted ceiling provides the perfect softly curved backdrop for the whimsical lavender and pale peach mural by Michael Duté in this French country kitchen designed by Erin Martin.
The hood is also spruced up with an original Duté painting. The laidback materials and topiaries keep the sweet, romantic elements of the space grounded and welcoming (and very much channel Provence!).
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Dainty Accents
Paint the floors a cheerful color, and then reflect it with accent pieces and linens throughout the space, like a skirted vanityty. We can smell the fresh croissants from here.
Simon Upton
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Island Substitute
Instead of an island, opt for a bonus surface space that can function as both a dining table and a prep counter. Wrought iron window frames (with matching pendants), metal grate cabinets, distressed paint, and wicker chairs all contribute to a French country feel.
Paul Raeside
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Layers of Neutrals
In this kitchen by Michael Maher in a 1950s colonial revival, several neutral colors and materials are layered for subtle dimensions. Benjamin Moore's Jute is used on the walls while Farrow & Ball's Hardwick White is used on the cabinets and trims.
The gilt-framed still life painting and chandelier bring a dressier sensibility.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Eclectic Seating
Mix and match your seating for an eclectic farmhouse feel, and bring in pops of color with antique cabinetry and tableware. The woven pendant lamp adds a coastal flair, too. When it comes to choosing a backsplash, classic white subway tiles will never let you down.
Julie Soefer
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Rustic Accents
Everything in this gorgeous kitchen designed by Nina Magon revolves around the existing cobblestone accent wall. Magon knew she wanted to give the kitchen a French Chaeteu vibe, which she accomplished with a Calcutta marble island, modern gunmetal Gabriel Scott pendants, and velvet cornflower blue stools. These glamorous pieces juxtapose with the French limestone floor tiles, scraggly stone walls, and exposed wood beams.
FRANCESCO LAGNESE
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Market Bags
The kitchen is also a side entrance to this farmhouse, so designer Tom Scheerer secured hooks to the walls with plenty of reusable bags for fresh farmer's market produce.
How French!
Mali Azima
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Dramatic Ceilings
Designer Melanie Turner painted the lower cabinets of the kitchen island Midnight Blue by Benjamin Moore to match the upholstered stools and bring a touch of color. A nailhead trim nods to the rivets on the hood, and pale gray natural stone complements the blue tones, which are warmed up by the gold accents.
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Colorful Tiles
Designer duo Thomas Jayne and William Cullem set out to give this kitchen a European country estate aesthetic. Dramatically high ceilings, whitewashed exposed beams, and custom mosaic tiles that gesture to the adjacent mint green room get the job done.
Bjorn Wallander
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Reclaimed and Found Objects
This kitchen is the perfect balance between formal and laidback, thanks to designer Annie Brahler's skillful layering of antiques. The gilt antique mirror, chandelier, and decorative accents on the vintage demilune cabinets add some frill and pomp, while the reclaimed, distressed wood columns ground the room with an air of history and resilience.
Bjorn Wallender
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A Regal Range
French country can be formal, too: It's all in the range. The floating kitchen island is a great place to work and also offers extra storage space.
Catherine Kwong Design
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High Ceilings
This French-country-inspired (hello, wrought-iron pendant) California kitchen feels like the perfect balance between classic, cozy, and refined. A light blue hue brings in color without overwhelming the senses.
Paige Rumore
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Slipcovered Seats
The plaster walled kitchen in Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akinses’ Nashville retreat is what designer April Tomlin calls the "hub of the home." Family members gather around the double islands and get cozy on slipcovered counter stools. Antique light fixtures give it a French country flair. And if you'd rather keep the ceiling space clear but still want in on the hanging cookware trend, take note of this approach and hang them lower in front of the windows instead.
PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Rustic Bones
If you don't want to call the contractor to customize an island in the kitchen, bring in a long wood table that can double as a dining surface. Opt for open shelves for a casual look (and easy access to cookware) that really puts the spotlight on the rustic bones of your kitchen.
Annie Schlechter
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Grand Overtures
A long hanging pendant accentuates the high ceilings and plays on the fancy feel of this kitchen space, yet the farmhouse-style sink keeps it approachable.
William Abranowicz
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Exposed Beams
Just beyond the island is a grand dining area enhanced by exposed beams. The long pendants accentuate the high ceilings, giving it an air that's equal parts formal and approachable.
Douglas Friedman
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Display Cabinets
Designer and architect Garrow Kedigian gave this NYC apartment kitchen a French country spin with display cabinets stacked with classic china, hanging copper cookware galore, and a cobalt La Cornue stove.
And, though you can't see them here, he also tucked two matching blue stools from the Paris Flea under the island.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Large Pendants
Here's a more modern take on the French-country kitchen look. Though it's contemporary and updated, the accents, like the gilt antique frame and simple greenery, introduce quintessential French-country character.
Paul Raeside
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Antiques
It's all in the details. Crisp white paint pops against the exposed, aged brick wall. Even the cookware in this nook is perfectly French, as is that framed still life.
Jean Liu Design
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Candelabra Lighting
Balance modern living with classic French country style by installing new appliances and settling on an efficient and simple layout, but then add some rustic-meets-dainty details, like an antique candelabra chandelier. This kitchen by Jean Liu is the perfect case study.
Laure Joliet
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Exposed Beams
This kitchen by Reath Design leaves the bare bones (exposed beams, brick walls, and terracotta tiles) as-is but adds brassy accents, regal linens, and a gray marble sink with beautiful veining.
PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Casual Undertones
Keep things casual in your French-country-inspired kitchen. Though there's plenty of order in this space, it looks super low-maintenance and comfortable. The eclectic chairs in this eat-in kitchen introduce a touch of modern style.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Copper Pots And Pans
White painted bricks and stone tile floors are a great starting point for a French-country kitchen. Add wrought-iron hardware and hang copper pots and pans from it to finish things off.
Werner Straube
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Labeled Jars and Crates
Labeled jars and an approachable color scheme accented by polished materials give this contemporary kitchen by Corey Damen Jenkins just a touch of French country–style pizzazz. Use vintage containers or label your own found items, like crates, for a similar look and streamlined storage.
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French style kitchen (39 photos)
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- 1 The main features of the French style in the design of the premises
- 2 features and nuances of French styles
- 2.1 Palace style
- 2.2 French cafes Bistro
- 2.3 - all colors of nature
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French-style interiors are characterized by elegance, grace of form and lightness of decor. Light pastel colors, an abundance of mirrors and textiles in interior design give the room a unique chic and flavor. To make your French-style kitchen look spectacular, it is important to know how to choose the right decor style and harmoniously combine all the details of the kitchen interior design.
French style - a combination of classics, elegance and natural color palette
The main features of the French style in interior design
Each interior decor implies the presence of details and elements that are unique to this style.
On the Internet, you can find a lot of photo and video materials with original French-style kitchen design options. Despite the fact that they can vary greatly from each other, their main features will remain unchanged.
A muted color palette is one of the foundations of the French style in the interior of the kitchen
Smooth curved lines fill the kitchen with lightness
French style involves the maximum use of natural materials
What is the characteristic style of this sensual and romantic country. In general, the French interior is characterized by:
- Subdued color palette . The interior design uses only pastel colors. Most often there are almost all shades of white, soft coffee tones, as well as light green and pastel blue shades. Even the colors used as contrast are done in a muted pastel palette.
For French decor use pastel colors: beige, white, light yellow
- Smooth lines .
A French-style kitchen is the epitome of elegance, so furniture and accessories with soft, smooth curves are chosen for its furnishings. - Natural materials . In the decoration of the kitchen, it is desirable to use natural finishing materials: wood, stone, tiles, or their very high-quality modern imitation.
If natural finishes are not available, use quality imitation
- Unity of walls and ceiling . The design of the walls and ceiling of the kitchen in color and texture should not differ much. Ideally, they should form a harmonious ensemble with each other.
- Lightweight drapes. The use of natural light fabrics for curtains, tablecloths and furniture upholstery is one of the most important conditions for the implementation of the French style. Light, flying draperies made of silk and linen are welcome in the design of windows.
The color of the walls, ceiling and floor must be in harmony with each other
By using a light palette, you can visually expand the space
In general, the French style of cuisine can be divided into several areas:
- Palace style .
Sophisticated interior, best suited for old-style houses or large mansions. It combines high ceilings, natural wood, huge windows and an abundance of expensive decor.
Palace interior - an option for lovers of exquisite luxury
- French Cafe . A very original version of the interior, perfect for rooms with a small area, as it allows you to use the space as functionally as possible.
The simplicity of the French cafe style can decorate a small kitchen
- Provence . Perfect for interior design of country houses, as well as for small apartments.
Provence will help recreate the atmosphere of a country house in France
Do not forget that when choosing a certain interior design of the kitchen, it is necessary to harmoniously combine it with the design of other rooms in the house. For example, if a palatial French-style kitchen interior is chosen, then the entrance hall and living room are decorated accordingly.
Read also the article "Kitchen with your own hands in the style of Provence - we create French elegance."
Features and nuances of French styles
If you want to decorate the interior of the kitchen in the style of romantic France, then for this it is not at all necessary to be the owner of a spacious apartment (unless you dream of a palace decor). Many accessories and interior details can be done with your own hands, or you can simply find an inexpensive analogue for them.
For each interior style, use the appropriate elements
Below are the main nuances and trends inherent in each of the decor options.
Palace style
This version of the design of the kitchen in the French style - the style of kings, emphasizes the status and wealth of the owners of the house.
Palace style is unthinkable without expensive natural materials
Gilding elements can often be found as a decoration in a French-style set
Palace style has several characteristic features in interior decoration:
- Presence of forged elements .
Kitchen furniture involves the use of gilded forging elements in the design. Forged parts can be effectively combined with multi-colored glass inserts or carved inserts made of rare woods. - Traditional furniture . The dining area can be furnished with classic French pieces of furniture - a gueridon table and bergère style armchairs. Furniture made of bleached oak is traditional for France. Therefore, the French style in the interior of the kitchen will be emphasized by artificially “aged” furniture and with patina decor elements.
Bleached oak furniture is one of the most important components of the "palace" interior
- Expensive textiles . Curtains and furniture upholstery are recommended to be decorated with expensive fabrics such as velvet, linen or silk. Colors are better to choose pastel shades.
- Natural materials . In the decoration of the walls of the kitchen, it is desirable to use natural finishing materials - granite, elements of old brickwork, wooden panels in light shades.
Mirrors and transparent facades set - another highlight of the
style- Mirror accessories . As accessories, you can choose a large mirror in a beautiful silver or gold frame. Please note that the mirror surfaces located opposite the windows visually increase the area of the kitchen, make it brighter and more elegant.
- Luxury accessories . Luxurious trinkets made of crystal and expensive porcelain also complement the French style of the kitchen. It can be small vases, cute figurines or elegant music boxes.
Porcelain tableware, expensive accessories and services can be a worthy addition to the French palace interior
French bistro cafe
A French cafe style kitchen has at least two undeniable advantages. First - this decor looks incredibly original. Secondly, it can be carried out even on a relatively small area.
Bistro-style interior is perfect for small or medium kitchens
Convert your window sill into a dining area and decorate it with flower bouquets
The main thing is to know exactly how to properly manage the available space.
This section will help in such an interesting task.
To achieve the most authentic atmosphere of the original French cafe, you should follow a few basic rules. Among them:
- Space zoning . The kitchen can be divided into working and dining areas using a small bar, stylized in the spirit of a retro cafe. If the space in the room is very limited, you can convert the window sill into a rack.
- Open shelves . Not everyone finds open shelves practical, and it's actually hard to argue with them. But such accessories are quite consistent with the spirit of the canon. It is not at all necessary to deprive the entire upper part of the facade set, but it is quite possible to hang a couple of open shelves and rails on the stacks.
- Characteristic color palette . In the interior design of cafes, shades are most often used, which are designed to stimulate the appetite. Why not try them in your kitchen too? Add slightly muted red or burgundy tones to the kitchen interior, and use natural shades next to them: gray, beige, brown, etc.
But it is better to refuse screaming bright tones.
The French interior does not accept flashy tones
- Wall trim . That's where you can roam, so it's when choosing finishes for the kitchen. You can choose from wallpaper with an old-fashioned design, wooden lining, boar tiles, murals or stylized photo wallpapers.
- Retro . If you have the opportunity, then try to purchase household appliances in retro style. It will have a beneficial effect on the overall decor of the room.
To keep decor as organic as possible, purchase stylized household appliances
- Cozy lighting . It is selected in such a way that there is diffused warm light in the dining area, and bright lighting in the working area. Lamps stylized as candlesticks look interesting.
- Stylish accessories . Black and white photographs, stylized signs, clocks, vases and even frescoes depicting a bistro located on a cozy French street can serve as decoration for the kitchen.
In addition, the instruction manual for the frescoes allows their frequent wet cleaning, which is important for the kitchen.
The dining area should be equipped with soft diffused light, while the work area should be brighter
Decorate with stylized clocks, black and white photographs, signs and other accessories
Provence - all the colors of nature
The style of the French village is suitable for decorating the dining room of a country house, as well as for designing a kitchen in Khrushchev. Soft pastel colors of nature and elements of rural life will make the kitchen cozy and warm.
Provencal interior will add inexpressible comfort and atmosphere to the kitchen
To make your kitchen really look like a house lost in the lavender fields of French Provence, follow the features below.
- Colors . No flashy shades in the Provencal kitchen - only muted pastel colors. In the decor process, you can use beige, light gray, lavender, sand or light brown.
Beige, light green, gray, sand and other pastel colors can be used as the main colors of Provence
- Natural materials . As mentioned above, the French style loves naturalness, and Provence is no exception. In the process of choosing finishes or furniture for the kitchen, it is better to opt for stone, wood, ceramics or plaster.
Use as many natural materials as possible when decorating a Provencal kitchen. It can be stone, wood or ceramic
- "Frayed" surfaces . In the decor of Provencal cuisine, perfectly smooth surfaces should be avoided. Furniture should seem to bear the stamp of time. Rough processing of stone or wood would be the best way to indicate unity with nature.
- Textile . Provence involves a huge amount of textiles. Make sure that in addition to the tablecloth, beautiful napkins, towels, chair covers and, of course, a curtain appear in your kitchen.
Textiles with floral patterns - another important element of Provencal decor
- Accessories . As accessories, you can use any items of rural life, besides, the price for them is not so high (wicker mats on the floor, pottery). But a round wall clock should become an obligatory attribute of the decor.
The more small and stylish handmade accessories in the kitchen, the more original it will become
Read also the article about Provence style kitchen design.
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French-style kitchen will look decent in a large house, and in a modest apartment.
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French-style kitchen: distinctive features
In the article "French-style house" we have already touched upon the theme of kitchen design. Today we will try to dwell on this issue in more detail.
French style in the interior of the kitchen is difficult to confuse with any other. As a rule, these are spacious bright rooms with large windows.
Pastel shades are used for walls, ceilings and floors:
- beige;
- gray;
- olive;
- blue;
- ivory.
An abundance of appliances in such a kitchen is not welcome.
Give preference to built-in varieties of hoods, ovens, dishwashers.
There are several main branches of the French style:
- Palace. This direction is characterized by sophistication. The whole atmosphere of the kitchen is filled with special energy. Elegance can be seen in everything, down to the smallest detail. This is a luxurious wrought-iron chandelier, a floor covering imitating marble, a luxurious kitchen set with carved details.
- Kitchen-cafe. Such an interior charges with cheerfulness and energy. You can convey the charm of France with the help of chairs with openwork backs, lamps hanging on long cords, neutral tones in the decoration of the walls.
- Provence (French country). This direction is the epitome of rustic style. The natural energy of raw wooden beams, aged furniture, uncomplicated kitchen utensils that are on display - all these are indispensable attributes of Provence.
There must be a lot of cute textile "tricks". Potholders, napkins, tablecloths, finely patterned window curtains - all this has a place in the kitchen. And be sure to have a round wall clock.
French style in the interior - wall decoration (with examples in the photo)
As mentioned in the article “French-style house”, wall decoration should be done in discreet colors. The main task is to create a calm "background" for furniture and other decor items.
It can be wallpaper in small patterns. Prints are often chosen, the motifs of which are repeated in furniture upholstery, curtains, chair covers, curtains.
Walls can also be leveled with plaster and painted pastel. Choose a slightly pale tone. It should look like the paint has faded a bit over time.
Sometimes textured plaster is used. Here are design examples where one of the walls is not processed. The “live” energy of bare brick brings fresh, dynamic notes to the interior of the kitchen.
A stone wall looks even more spectacular.
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The French style in the interior of the kitchen involves the use of natural materials. What the Parisian spirit does not tolerate is plastic. If you still plan to use artificial materials for decorating walls or ceilings, choose options that mimic natural ones.
Secrets of interior design in French style. How to decorate the ceiling and floor in the kitchen?
In order to maintain the French style in the design of the kitchen, they try to decorate the floor and ceiling in the same way. Sharp transitions and contrasts are not characteristic of this interior direction. The whole design should be formed into a single ensemble.
Ceilings are rarely made plain and white. The palace style is characterized by stucco molding, wide moldings, a coffered ceiling is allowed. Provence often uses rough wooden beams or their imitation.
In a more modern French style, the use of built-in lamps, various lights, two-tier ceiling structures is allowed. Here is a photo of the interiors. Look how interesting this direction is played.
French style kitchen floor can be made of:
- natural wood;
- stoneware;
- marble;
- floor tiles.
At the same time, the color of the flooring seems to merge with the general interior background.
Furniture - what role does it play in French style kitchen design?
So, the design of the walls and floor is clear. We turn to the choice of furniture. In the French-style kitchen, she plays the main role. Headsets, island tables, open shelves, chairs - sometimes it seems that there is too much of everything. But it is enough to delve a little into the essence of the Parisian style to catch the main point. There is nothing superfluous here.
Each element of the decor carries a certain functional and emotional load.
Here are examples of palatial style furniture. There seems to be an aristocratic spirit in the air. Take a look at these noble shades, shapes, exquisite openwork carvings.
Furniture takes up a lot of space and plays a major role. Mirrors are often used. They contribute to filling the space with light (due to reflection). And the mirror inserts are in perfect harmony with the gilding finish.
French country is characterized by tables and cabinets with worn-out (or artificially) paint. In the decoration of facades, you will almost never see flat forms. Only textured surfaces. As a rule, the upper elements of kitchen sets with stained glass. This allows you to flaunt expensive antique dishes.
French country: how to highlight the interior of the kitchen?
What will be the finishing touch in the interior of French cuisine? Sometimes the design is connected, like puzzles, into a single whole completely unexpectedly.
It can be:
- a homespun carpet carelessly thrown on the floor;
- old grandmother's dishes, which are placed on the shelves for decoration;
- light and airy textiles;
- red pepper tie hanging on the wall.
Here is a tip from the designers of the Decorin project: do not use for design what is alien to you in terms of energy. Focus on decor items that evoke pleasant associations and emotions in you.
What is your vision of a French style kitchen? You went through the basic principles of "building" the design, looked at the photo. Now it will be easy to "collect" your French interior. Take your time, be patient in search of the desired element of decor. Find exactly those lamps, candlesticks or chairs that fit perfectly into the design. A little effort - and you have a trendy, stylish kitchen. And, most importantly - filled with homely warmth.
