When it comes to home style and interiors, the French seem to have the knack to create a stylish, beautiful home, effortlessly!
Have you always wondered how to achieve the essence of French style in your home? Are you looking for ideas and inspiration for complete rooms or just looking for a few beautiful finishing touches to give your home that ‘je ne sais quoi’.
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Read below for some essential guidelines for achieving that effortless, timeless French look in your home.
General rules for effortless French style in the home
- Keep it simple and generally uncluttered
- Select a natural pallet of colours… beige, grey, white, cream, black, brown and accent with navy, green, red or terracotta
- Choose natural materials… cotton, linen, silk, wood, earthenware, glass, metal and wrought iron
- Consider timeless French fabric designs eg Toile de jouy, ticking stripes, embroidered monograms, lace, gingham etc.
- Mix painted furniture with natural wood.
- Use neutral rugs on wooden, tiled floors
- Invest in a few large French style mirrors, these will help reflect the light and give the illusion of space in a room.
- Every home needs an armoire and a French chair… seek out iconic pieces to anchor your scheme
- Pay attention to detail…natural fragrances to keep you home smelling beautiful eg. Lavender: beautiful soaps and towels in the bathroom, elegant lamps to create a welcoming and relaxing ambiance: good quality table linen. glasses and tableware, that will give pleasure to you and your guests for decades to come…..your home is a place for you to enjoy!
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