What Is French Country Style?
Stephanie Foster
French Country style decor may not be as difficult as you think
to achieve in your home. A few simple touches can give your home
the French Country Style you are looking for.
One technique to gain the French Country style is to use
stencils on your walls. Stenciling can be a bit time consuming,
but the amount of detail is up to you. Some people are happy
just using one or two colors on their stenciled designs while
others prefer to go into the details and really make the
stenciled designs stand out beautifully.
You’ll also want to have accent pieces that have stenciled
designs on them. These don’t have to match what you have done
on your walls, but should complement them. They should look
aged rather than new. The overall color of the walls matters as
well. A lovely soft yellow or blue may work very well as the
primary color.
Wooden bowls will also go well. Think about things that look
handmade rather than store bought. You don’t want to look like
a bunch of money was spent, yet you do not want to look poor
either.
Fabrics should be in something of a vintage pattern. You don’t
want a modern look in a French Country kitchen. Curtains will
go better than blinds in this case. Your tablecloth should also
have a vintage look. Toile patterns go very well.
For lighting, consider a chandelier that doesn’t look modern.
Maybe it will have crystal on it, or some lovely scroll work.
Work area lighting can be more challenging, as you want a good
amount of light yet don’t want to go too modern.
Yet another great touch for French Country style is crown
molding. This gives such an air of elegance, you might just
love it.
Don’t forget to decorate your walls beyond the stenciling. Hang
items that have a vintage look about them, such as old kitchen
utensils. Try pictures that have a French countryside look to
them. Hang old, decorated plates.
The French Country look is great for making your kitchen feel
very homey.
About The Author: If you love finding great home decor, you may
enjoy Stephanie Foster's
http://www.exceptionalhomedecor.com/
and the tips she gives.
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