How to bring France to their country of origin
French country decorating is one of the most popular forms of country decorating today a lot of confusion about how to introduce this in their homes.
French country decor is not necessarily expensive or difficult, and not need to leave and buy a whole new room. It is easy to introduce touches of French country style to change the system without any decoration.
national language French style is a European version of our own country, American style has been popular for generations. French countryside, however, adds more elegance, curved lines, and contrasts with weathered finishes and lots of texture. It is not a Parisian apartment! A style of these wonderful people of Provence, who work hard, plays hard, and love of colors, textures and fragrances of nature. common colors in the French country style are golden yellow, deep reds, French blues and saturated greens. The color is vibrant in Provence by the relentless sun. (Hey, the grapes love it!) Items are not necessary for a French country room, but some more common ones are roosters, grapes and wine, lavender and other herbs. Here are some ideas for introducing the French country style in your contemporary decor.
* Wrought iron or metal is very popular in French country design, and you can easily find material in candleholders, wall grilles, and metal wire baskets.
* Draw a couple of your furniture with a cracking final. The party time to finish with a stylish fabric table runner. Try using satin black paint on a piece or two for a sleek appearance.
* Details are important in the French countryside … Add to your plate curtain dress your pillow with a ribbon, buttons, beads and jewelry or even older, and to ensure comfort abounds in soft throws and well read books.
* Use fabrics that are traditional French country fabric. Internet is the largest country in France, and depicts scenes rural in one color against a neutral background. Red and yellow flowers and small geometric prints look fantastic, and black and white checks are fun!
* Use candles, flowers and fabric lavishly.
* The French love to entertain, make it easy to invite family members during an impromptu celebration. collection Home beautiful dishes like, mix and match to the table, while maintaining a common color theme and combine perfectly. Stoneware and pottery are very French country. Table linens are colorful, and flowers and candles are a necessity.
* Finally, remember the rule of contrast with the country French decor. A couple abraded paint with fabric or metal or pearl formal setting, a more formal dining comfortable chair with a blanket of black cloth red or blue. Bring in baskets to hang and use, and suspend the elegant copper pots to a rustic pot rack sporting a beautiful old patina. Rub a glaze on an old light curve and the anguish of his glazes arrival, or better yet, white kitchen furniture. Add metal cabinet doors that hold the best china and wine glasses, and make sure you find a French landscape or floral print to hang somewhere in the room.
Adding French country style to your existing decor can add to the sense of elegance are looking for fun, and can be done gradually and with purpose. Fun to share family style, friends and good food and wine!
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