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Showing posts with label formal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label formal. Show all posts

Monday, April 23, 2012

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.

Verdone Vanity and Wall 1-light Gilded Cage Finish with Amber Bisque Glass
OverstockVerdone Vanity and Wall 1-Light $47.99





Provence Antiqued French Side Chairs (Set of 2)
Overstock: Provence Antiqued French Side Chairs 387.99 for 2


Home Depot: Nourison French Country Chocolate $99.00 

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Pottery Barn: Queen Anne Upholstered Chair $249.00 

French Stripe Drape
Pottery Barn: French Stripe Drape Starting at $79.00

Windham Settee Bench
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



                                                       





Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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. 


french country design living room
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



Picture Sources: 
www.Furnituredesignersgallery.com
www.homedit.com
www.brookegiannetti.typepad.com