Tips For Decorating Your Home In French Style
French-inspired décor is famous worldwide for its organic feel and warm spirit, rustic accessories and casual elegance. From giving your home a traditional feel to a modern take on French country décor, you can put your creativity to work and create a perfect French style home interior with ease using these ideas.
Color Scheme
French Décor focuses on subtlety and warmth. The color palette you use has to be comforting and give a feeling of relaxation. Dominant shades should be neutral and fresh pastels.
Furniture and Furnishings by Room
Living Room
The best living room designs that are French-inspired just plays with upholstery. The furnishings are plush and comfortable. A considerable option is toile curtains as they are requisite in French country décor, though the windows shouldn’t be overdone with heavy drapes. Opt for lacy ones that will help maintain some privacy while still letting the sunshine in. Also, some wall scenic prints look great in a French country living room and even in the hallway.
Dining Room
A large dramatic dining table is the main focal point of any French Countryside dining room. Repaint the wood chairs in a low-sheen finish to emphasize the organic ambience. If getting a new table, opt for inexpensive wrought iron and chairs in pastels or some natural wood tones. Chandelier and colorful paintings will add some depth.
Bedroom
A French-style bedroom is incomplete without a four-poster bed. Complete the look by getting an ornate nightstand. Use white and cream-colored linens and beddings. For an added texture and warmth, get some neutral tone cotton rugs. Pillows and throws on beds or benches are perfect for soft furnishings. A bedroom will also be incomplete without an intricately carved mirror.
Kitchen
A French Country kitchen has a lot of storage and display place for dinnerware, cookware, etc. Buy display cabinets or glass armoire in white or cream hues with metallic accents.
Bathroom
For a French country interior décor in the bathroom, use wrought iron bowls to hold soaps and towels. Sweeping lines of the sink and bathtubs with a natural woven bath mat would be appropriate for some fresh feels.
