This website is dedicated to the French Country home and all who seek to capture the spirit of this charming and casual style in their own home.
If you enjoy...
do-it-yourself decor
stylish simplicity
re-inventing instead of discarding
history
harmony and balance
...then I do believe you will love the spirit of this traditional home decorating style, which you will find is so easy to achieve.
Start with look and feel and then browse through the various components making up the whole like colors, fabrics, furniture and accents.
The style is relaxed and comfortable, giving the freedom to mix old and new, be creative, and include treasured heirlooms and mementos into the decor.
You'd be surprised at what you can mix and match and what you can re-invent with a little imagination and creativity.
"The magic of French Country style comes from the mix. You have to walk into a room and think, gosh, I never expected this."
-Salome Gunter-
Interior Decorator
Simple yet elegant - unaffected by decor trends and fashion, this timeless home decorating style fits comfortably into any home without feeling antique.
Inspired by the colors and textures of the French countryside and based on the love and respect of traditions, natural materials and craftmanship, the heart of the style focuses on harmony, scale and balance and what feels right.
If you'd like to learn more… get comfortable, put your feet up, relax and enjoy browsing the site....where you will find:
The site is still young, with pages being added regularly, so please pop back to visit as often as you like, where I hope you will find inspiration and something of interest...
French Country Style Home French Country style - where the simplicity of rustic France meets with the refined living of the French chateau, creating a casual style with a subtle crossover.
French Country Living - Traditional Home Decorating French Country living in the French home is a way of life built on traditions - tradition in arts and crafts and in daily living - with cultural roots that date back hundreds of years.
French Country Colors When gray is included in the French Country colors palette, it sheds its drab and dreary reputation, and when teamed with a creamy white becomes a sophisticated combination.
French Country Walls - Creating the look To obtain the look of French country walls, think of your walls as a canvas and try and emulate that aged and weathered look.
French Country Kitchens - French Country Kitchen Decor French Country kitchens evoke warmth and comfort. Get the same ambience found in French kitchens through choice of furniture, storage spaces, kitchenware, color scheme, lighting and a few simple ideas
French Country Living Rooms - Cozy and Chic Although French country living rooms are casual, comfortable and designed for daily living, there will still be an understated elegance that is ever so French.
French Country Bedroom - Simply Beautiful The French country bedroom like any other country bedroom is characterized by its simplicity. But the French, who love individuality, beauty and comfort, have their own way of interpreting simplicity.
French Country Cooking French Country cooking is governed by locality and speciality. Seasonality is paramount with a preference for foods happening to be in season, rather than having foods flown in from across the oceans.
Home Decor Crafts Home decor crafts and projects for the French inspired home, including furniture makeovers.
French Country Blog The French Country Blog keeps you up-to-date with all the additions and changes to the French-country-decor-guide.com Web site. Subscribe here.
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