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Country French Decorating Tips
Country French decorating has become increasingly popular within the last few years. Maybe it’s because in combines the two worlds of sophistication and country. With this decorating style you can have your cake and eat it too. Colors Red and white are a popular color combo for this home decorating style. Red is a color of nobility in France. Use patterned toile wallpaper. When kept within the same color scheme, stripes and checks also mix well together in a room. Blue and white is another choice color scheme. French homes are warm and inviting. Many homes choose to bring the colors of the picturesque landscapes inside which include warm yellow, sky blues and greens. Furniture Style Antique looking furniture is a must for French home furnishings and accessories. Ladder back chairs with rush seats are a trademark of this style. Much of the furniture is also hand crafted. A common piece of furniture is the armoire which now days can be used as a place to hide a television or as extra storage for linens and clothing. Simple lines are key. Don’t be afraid to mix and match furniture pieces. It adds to the charm of the room.
Accessories Dried flowers are a must for this style whether hanging upside down to dry or placed in a vase made of pottery. Lavender works especially nice for this because it is so fragrant. Hang porcelain dishes in a grouping on a wall for a lovely focal point. It is easy to find blue and white or red and white dishes on Ebay or at garage sales. A rooster theme is also very popular in country French decorating. Anything from roosters carved from wood or rooster wall hangings will work nicely. Ebay is a good place to find interesting one of a kind pieces.
The kitchen is an extremely important part of the house. Show off your cookware by hanging it from pot racks. If you have copper pieces, all the better! Wine racks are a must. Decorate to show the importance of food with wire fruit baskets and wooden bread boxes. You’ll find Country French Decorating to be elegant yet not too refined. It’s a perfect style in which to entertain guests or just be with family.
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