Style in the home can be achieved in many ways. But working with French inspirations makes for a décor simply dripping with style and that French signature class. A home with French Provincial, or French country, style means a décor comprised of great variety, subtle nuances and characteristic charm - as only the French know how. The following text offers suggestions to incorporate beautiful French Provincial touches around your home.
A main component of French Provincial style is attention to details. Beaucoup items on the small side lead to a big look. Think small buttons and beads, tiny frames, vintage postcards, ribbon work and basketry. This isn't formal French design with its illustrious chandeliers - this is style that is apparent in the charming French countryside and provincial towns. Beautiful trinkets in a lovely array of colors and props that might naturally be found in a French farmhouse equal a décor that is not only beautiful, but fun to reproduce in your own house.
Color is a great way to approach a new design. For French Provincial, choose muted shades that look as though they've been through seasons of sun and rain - not so much washed out, as pale. Sage green, pale pink, cornflower blue and ivory make for good choices. For a bolder palette, consider chocolate browns and brick red. Because of the great bounty of the French countryside, strict adherence to one color or a certain color scheme is not necessary, and not typical of this type of décor. All these colors work well together and their appearance together is reminiscent of French country cottages.
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