French styled inspiration

gorgeous french chic inspiration in whites grays and silvers ....

Images from :  Home Living Australia

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French Friday: More French Glamour

fantastic schemes depicting French styled rooms....

note the neutral palette, the textures, the shapes, the simple, understated

elegance and glamour ....

Images:  from Home Life (Aus)

Want to see more? click here to view previous French Friday posts.

Have a asplendid weekend....

and remember we still have Flower Market

and

Sunday's Table coming up this weekend .....

Gena

French Friday

some french chic glamour for a easter friday

images from Home Life

oh yes... the more I do the white/ neutral the thing, the more I'm loving it .......

have a splendid easter!!

Gena

French Friday: A Study in Elegance

understated elegance, what more can I say!?

Image: Home Life Aus

French Friday: A study in texture

a lovely, lovely blend of textures, from the wood panelling, the wall paper, the wrought iron, the velvet upholstery and on and on and on .....

Image: Home Life Aus

French Friday: Parisian Chic

an array over French or Parisian chic rooms .....

hope you love them as muc has I do!

have a great weekend!

to view previous posts on French or Parisian chic decor, click here

Gena

Image(s) :  House Beautiful Gallery

French Friday: A Chic French Inspired Bedroom

a very chic French bedroom. 

To me bedrooms are the most amazing spaces, it's where we should spend our quiet time, our relaxing moments, and it's the space where you can "play" around with ideas and visions. 

Have a very happy weekend!

Gena

Picture credit:  House Beautiful

French Friday: A fresh dining space

a light and airy French dining area .... soft pastels and gold accents, really nice!

have a great weekend!!

Gena

Image: Homes & Gardens

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French Style - Decor Themes

In this first post on decor themes, I decided to cover all things French, well not quite, but at least the decor side of things.  Why?  Well I guess because it appeals to most people, looks good, it's charming, it's about comfort and glamour, sophistication and elegance, it's also about romance and the senses.    

I think one of the main reasons French style decor is so appealing is that it can be beautifully simple, or rustic to over the top glamorous.

don't you just love the over the top pink upholstery on these dining chairs?

French style decor is certainly all the rage in every conceivable form -  from the whitewash to faded blues and greens to the glamour of French chic - with it's chandeliers, toile, mirrors, crystal, silver, silk, etc.   So what makes French style, french?

although not a pure french scheme, it's still depicts exquisite details: chandelier, detailed mirror, black and white prints, and a soft colour scheme

Here are 14 (some of the) characteristics of French Chic (French Provencal will be covered in another post at a later date):

note the curved legs, the headboard detail, silver lamp base, the soft lilacy hues of the walls and bed linen

French doors - normally leading onto a patio or balcony.

Classically styled furniture in gilt or (paint) wash, in particular Louis styled chairs, Bergere chairs and armchairs, all with curved legs.


Also scrolled metal work/ wrought iron furniture.


Either a rich jewel colour scheme e.g. deep red or purple, or alternatively  warm, soft shades e.g pale blue or green. 


Toile de jouy fabric or wallpaper.


Luxurious looking/ feeling fabrics - Silks, damasks, brocades, velvets as well as pure cottons and linen.

a dining area: toile de jouy fabric covered chairs, chandelier, ornate mirror, and more ...

soft colouring, ornate furniture, sumptuous fabrics

Ornate mirrors - carved, gilded, painted.

Vintage style art and black and white prints.

Silver, glass, crystal objets.

round table covered with a white tablecloth, gorgeous chairs ....

Chandeliers - metal, crystal.

Beaded or fringed lampshades.

French/ Pinch pleat curtain style (or other ornate form of window treatment).

Soft carpeting in pale neutral colours, or alternatively stone flooring with.

Oriental or silk rugs

So there you have it, a list of things that make french decor truly french, and very chic.

Oh and by the way, for those not familiar with some of the words and terminology, Lauren of Pure Style (blog) recently posted an article with meanings and pronunciation - click here for the post.

Picture Credits :  House Beautiful Gallery

Next up?  Bedrooms in the French Chic Style.

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