Do you love the curve of an elegant shapely leg? Is button upholstery your passion? Is your favorite color “canvas”? Just kidding… it’s a pattern! You have come to the right place!

French Country isn’t just a decorating style, it’s a way of thinking. On the one hand, it is a particular look, and always vintage with a touch of nostalgia. On the other hand, anything goes. You can mix materials and textures and just have fun.

A few tips: Try to stick with soft yellows, baby blues, and creams. Unless you’re working with a particular French country motif, like roosters, sunflowers, or lavender. Use baskets, wire or woven, for a rustic feel. Keep natural materials in mind as you decorate. Natural stone, wool, cotton, wood. And, back to the canvas. It really defines the French country.

Let’s start with the most important room, the bedroom. What style of bed do you want? You can go from a cutout wrought iron bed… painted a nice cream colour. Or take it all the way to a Sofia bed adorned with button upholstery. Do you prefer a sleigh bed, or maybe something with a canopy? Any of these will work, as long as you have a wardrobe. No decent French bedroom would be without a wardrobe. If it has a crackle paint finish, even better. Do your best to place a canvas in your private oasis.

In the dining room, keep it cozy, old-fashioned, and rustic. Mismatched chairs are fine… just paint them the same color. Combine them with a wooden or metal table. Keep the window treatments light, but pamper yourself with a beautiful chandelier. You may want to use shutters for an old world feel.

Will your kitchen have a theme? Roosters and olives are popular for cooking. Bring in the baskets and jars to give your kitchen a country feel. A kitchen table should be made of painted wood. Put the natural elements into play.

Now to the living room. Here you also have many options. A chaise longue will look good in the bedroom, but it’s also at home in the French country living room. You have a wide variety of chairs that will suit your room and you can mix and match them. Take a look at the traditional French accent chair, the French provincial chair, the wing back style and the medallion armchair, all in keeping with the French country style. Or… just opt ​​for an oversized armchair. Again, if you like button upholstery, buy it. Many people think that it gives furniture a sleek, finished look. Is there room for canvas in the living room? Okay, let’s move on.

I like the lavender theme best in the bathroom, but some people like to incorporate it into the bedroom or kitchen. It’s just a matter of preference. Long live the difference!

The most important thing when choosing furniture and decorating with it is to have fun. If you feel overwhelmed, get a second opinion. There are many furniture companies that specialize in French country furniture. You shouldn’t have a problem finding an interior decorator to help you pick out a few pieces for your French country house.