![]() ![]() ![]() With white kitchen cabinets the red really looks bright and cheerier. I have one red toile plate sitting on a plate rack in a glass cabinet in my kitchen. I find many toile pieces of china at discount stores. I placed a larger green plate behind the red plate to make it stand out even more. I actually have two, and they look fantastic. The red plate above is hung in a wrought iron plate hanger in my dining room. Red toile china looks beautiful showcased in a kitchen or dining room. You can’t go wrong with a rooster or sunflower picture hanging on your wall! They are both staples of the classic French look. Not only is lace romantic, it adds another layer of detail to your bedding. This French Country bedroom is beautiful! The antique bed, gold framed artwork, and toile bedding is stunning. Adding French Country Decorating to the Bedroom That way you will not become tired of your choice in a few years, because you can always change things up with decorative pillows. When helping clients decide on what furniture to purchase, no matter what their decorating style is, I always tell them to lean towards furniture that is upholstered in subtle colors, or patterns. Paired with decorative pillows the look is charming. The look of toile upholstery fabric is timeless. This is a cheap decorating idea that turns an old piece of furniture into a treasured heirloom. This project is so easy to do, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Or, try your hand at creating your own unique French Country Cottage furniture, using Mod Podge and fabric. It’s like a home-made paint by numbers, without the numbers! If you aren’t an artist yourself, you can always stencil a design on your furniture, and then use acrylic paints to paint your design over the stenciled design. French Home Decor has an elegance all its own.įind a unique piece at a flea market or garage sale that you can paint. I painted it green, distressed it with antiquing glaze, and then painted a countryside scene. That is what French Country decorating is all about! I found this little bench at a garage sale. Hand painted furniture is gorgeous and unique. This will help keep it in place and give your draperies a tailored look. For a slightly different look, you can shape it into a half circle pushed up against the wall, and press down on the fabric with your hands. Then grab the panel about half way up, and gently lift up and then slowly let it fall. To form a pretty puddle, tuck the drapery panel under about 5″ to hide the hem. So whether you are sewing your own panels, or purchasing ready-made panels, be sure to add the extra 12″. If you want your panels to “puddle” on the floor, you will need an extra 12″ to create a full puddle. You can have a simple valance that has been made with French Country fabric, or you have long flowing drapery panels out of a soft linen, ticking, or lace. What I love about this style is that the rules are not set in stone. Nothing softens a window or a room more than custom curtains. It is all about elegance paired with a look of comfort and ease. Window treatments should be near the top of your French Country decorating list! They are essential in creating the French look. Decorate your master bedroom in white and cream fabric for a serene and delicate look. All of your rooms do not have to have vibrant colors. A beautiful bed all in white with cotton, lace, and ruffles also embodies the French Country look. Toile is an extremely popular fabric and paired with checked or stripe fabric makes a beautiful and very French combination. Yellow, blue, red, green, and black are some of most popular colors. But I promise, the hunt is half the fun! French Country Fabricsįrench Country fabrics have very vibrant colors. You will have to be willing to go to flea markets, antique shops, and garage sales. If this is the style you wish to achieve, you will have to be a treasure hunter. The French embrace the “hearth and home” lifestyle, and it reflects their love of life. Slipcovers, antiques, toile fabrics, and cast iron light fixtures, all encompass French Country. French Country is elegant without being fussy. ![]()
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