French Country Interior Decorating Ideas
- The French Country decorating style was taken from the simplicity of French countryside farmhouses.french village house image by Chris Lofty from Fotolia.com
Deciding the decorating style that you will use in your home is never an easy decision. Each style of interior design has its own style and flavor that greatly enhances your living environment. Take the time to explore each style to find the one that suits your home, tastes and sense of style. French Country interior designs take elements from nature and bring them into the home. - When you decorate your home in the French Country style, it is necessary to bring in the elements from the countryside. This translates into sky blues, lush greens and lavender. You can also use creamy whites for furnishings and walls with the vibrant colors of nature used to accent the room. An earthy and aged look is common on the walls in a country French home. Taupe color and texturing gives the walls the appearance of aged stone walls.
- French Country furniture is a mix of many different periods in French history, from heavy Baroque to delicate pieces from the Rococo period. Today a French Country interior design mixes different pieces together to create a warm and inviting look that is relaxed and functional. The armoire is an example of French Country style that is a favorite choice for a French Country bedroom. Pieces are placed in a room for the best functionality of the furniture.
- Stone and tile flooring is a common choice for a French Country design. The stone and terra cotta tile bring elements of nature into the home in the classic French Country style. Painted tile is not common, but you can use it in the style in moderation. A French Country home does not contain carpeting but may have smaller area rugs scattered throughout the home.
Wood floors are a natural element in a French Country home. A wood floor in this interior style will remain natural but sealed and polished. - Decorative accents in the French Country style are functional items that are displayed in the home and are still used by the occupants of the home. Books and urns are excellent accent pieces that serve a functional purpose yet add to the overall beauty of the home. Candlestick holders and mirrors are common French Country accent pieces for a room.
