Parisian Design: Room Inspirations

Heading to Paris for our next stop while in France during our Global Design Series!

Many Parisian rooms feature lots of details, accessories and high glamour. 

I have selected a few rooms that have the style but that are a bit paired down.

I like to design my clients homes to "LIVE" in, not just to "look pretty".

I think these rooms are a perfect example of just that concept. 

Tell me your favorite room.

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I hope you enjoyed this trip to Parisian Designed homes. 

Which is YOUR FAVORITE?

Stayed tuned as I share some products

you can buy to achieve this look in your own home.

As always, HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa

French Country Design: Products You Can Buy Now!!

Do you want MORE products to buy to help you create 

a French Country Look in your own home? 

Here are some popular stores, online and catalog sources just for you.

Overstock: Verdone Vanity and Wall 1-Light $47.99

Overstock: Provence Antiqued French Side Chairs 387.99 for 2

Home Depot: Nourison French Country Chocolate $99.00 

Pottery Barn: Queen Anne Upholstered Chair $249.00 

Pottery Barn: French Stripe Drape Starting at $79.00

Pottery Barn: Windham Settee Bench $349 



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French Country may be inspired by antiques but many stores and online shops too, can offer this look for less! So choose where to spend your money. Sometimes, you might spend a little more if you are hunting in vintage shops but if you love it, it is worth it. Then fill up the rest of your space with great finds!

Creativity is sometimes the best resource. 

HAPPY DESIGNING!
Christa

                                                       

French Country Design: Products to achieve the look

As part of our Global Design Series, we want to help you get the look! 

Here are a few items to help you get the French Country Style in your own home! 

This fabulous bed is from Layla Grayce.
The graceful curves and ivory color is perfect for a French Provencal bedroom. 

This chair is essential in any French Country home. 

I love the gray wood tones and blue silk fabric. www.frenchdressing.com

If you want to give your bedroom the ultimate French Country feeling,

try this bedding found at Neiman Marcus. Notice the toile with the ticking stripe.

SO FRENCH!

This side table will work great in bedrooms and formal living rooms too!

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Every room needs a mirror.Check this one out at www.kadoodle.com

This vintage inspired screen can work in any room of a French Country home. 

Use as a room divider, to fill a corner or try it as a headboard! 

Another great find from Layla Grayce.

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I hope I have inspired you to add a little French Country to your own home. 

Let me know YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS!!!

HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa

French Country Design: Room Inspirations

Another country in our GLOBAL DESIGN SERIES. 

This month we are featuring FRANCE!

One of my all time favorite design styles is French Country. I know many fabrics and products in the marketplace show a lot of pattern and bright colors and yes, that is a big part of this design style but I want to inspire you with a few more options.  

Here are some great room ideas to get you the rethinking French Country style. 

This room shows many antiques which is one of the biggest elements of this style. 
I love how they use so many textures and the gilded pieces to dress up the room.

Yes, you can have darker colors for this French Country feel.
To update the look, add a modern piece like the desk above and don't forget to add a little animal print too!

The ultimate French Country bedroom features toile.
By using the same pattern on the window treatments, pillows and a throw you have created the perfect and balanced room.

The room above shows the most rustic of the style.
Keeping objects simple and not a lot of clutter is the key to this look.
Let the pieces speak to you and your guests. 

Formal rooms love being dressed in the French Country style. The kidney shaped sofas dressed in light yellow upholstery paired with the dark woods tones showcases the richness this style can offer.


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We hope you were inspired by these beautiful rooms inspired by French Country Design.
Stayed tuned as we showcase more French Country items this month. Even some you can buy!

Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY DECORATING!
Christa

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