How many times have you heard furniture referred to as a Louis this or a Louis that? Well, I didn’t know the difference, so I decided to look up the big three (Louis that is). Here goes… Certain styles of furniture are often associated with one of these French kings: Louis XIV (14th), Louis XV…
One of my favorite ways to add some French style to a room is with mirrors. They add light, the illusion of more space, and some architectural interest. They can be grand and gilded like this… source unknown source Or carved from wood like this… source Or painted, like this beautiful gray mirror…. source They…
There are a few types of paintings and pictures that are commonly found in French-inspired spaces. One type is the landscape painting….. Â source Another common type is the still life…. source Other types of floral paintings are also common… source How about a simple charcoal sketch? source Another kind of painting that is often used…
Chandeliers got their start in the 1400’s in France. Of course, they were candles, then! In fact, the French word ‘chandelle’ means ‘candle’. Here is a modern-day ‘candelier’… source This one is so cute with the pumpkin in the center… source unknown If you want to try your hand at it, there are many DIY…
There are many fabrics and textiles used in French country design. Some of the most common that are seen in French-inspired style today are: toile… source linen… source matelassé… source unknown ticking… grain sacks and other striped fabrics… source                 …
Statues and urns are design elements that you will see in most French-inspired spaces. Of course you can use them outside…. Traditional Landscape by Seabrook Landscape Architects & Designers Bay Area Design and Landscape Or you might bring one inside and fill it with dried hydrangeas…… source unknown These urns are simply filled with moss….
French Country is my very favorite design style. I loved this style before I even knew it had a name! It just has a certain feeling…. …warm …understated …comfortable and livable …simply beautiful Some of the French country details in the dining room shown below are: exposed beams, blue and white fabric, the rush seat…
I don’t know if this style has a real name, but I like to call it Paris Chic. Parisian Glam would work, too. This is a style that seems to reflect life in the city. It looks like it would be right at home in a slightly more modern, Paris apartment. Paris Chic would be…
There are many versions of French design style. One of the most popular styles is French Country. Within this style are several nuances and one of them is called French Provincial. French Provincial, also sometimes referred to as French Provençal (pronounced proh-vuh n-sahl), originates from the southern regions of France. The weather is warmer in this…
The color, French blue, is used a lot in French-style design. But what exactly is French blue? Is it this? or this? this? or even this? Will the real French blue please step forward? In actuality, if you search the internet for “French blue”, these (and many others) are all given as examples. Here’s an…
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It’s been a very hot September around here and it’s felt more like summer than fall. But I decided to go ahead and start decorating for fall anyways and just try to will fall to begin. I started my decorating at the front door with a new wreath. I started with a basic grapevine wreath that…