Country French Paint Colors: Decor Ideas From a New Home With An Old World Heart

Country French Paint Colors & Decor Ideas From a New Home With An Old World Heart revisits a few lovely French country colors (both interior and exterior!) employed by designer Brit Jones for a memorable Country French inspired home.

French country home exterior with arches, rustic shutters, brick, stone, and stucco. Brit Jones Design.

Country French Paint Colors: Decor Ideas From a New Home With An Old World Heart

Additionally, you’ll discover design resources to get the look in case some of the curated furniture and decor choices suit your own project needs.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color in elegant French country great room with cathedral ceiling, beams, fireplace, and French chandelier. Brit Jones Design.

I’m so grateful we can glean ideas from both the interior and exterior of this glorious French home! Hopefully the following decorating inspiration will assist your own scheming and dreaming.

Design/Photos: Brit Jones Design Architect: Tyler Gentry Builder: Scott Lane Homes

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

French country home exterior with brick, stone, rustic shutters and arches.
Country French Home Paint Colors as well as Decor Ideas From a New Home. European Country Old World style French architectural and design inspiration…certainly lovely indeed.

Paint Colors in a French Country Home

This topic of paint colors–and particularly timeless and tranquil prospects–is one I am asked about every single day. We all want a place to start for the best tones for our interiors and exteriors; by now we all understand the transformative power of paint and color.

French country farmhouse pale blue and white bedroom with Duck Egg blue barn door. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

When we choose the best colors for the atmosphere we’re after (energetic? calm? moody? cheerful? sophisticated?) and the proper tones for the unique lighting context, furniture, and decor…cue the confetti!

Detail of brick and stone on French country new house exterior. Brit Jones photography.
Country French rustic elegant design inspiration with photos of lovely French farmhouse and European country interiors as well as paint color ideas. Furniture and decor resources from a traditional home with tranquil colors…in case you love French homes!

But arriving at the precisely right paint color for your project is often a journey.

French country farmhouse kitchen with wingback chair, French dining chairs, farm table, rustic hanging lantern pendants, and reclaimed Chicago brick. Brit Jones Design.

That’s where I hope to offer help. Since you need a place to BEGIN the journey, it helps to have inspiration and designer-picked paint colors to consider for samples on your surfaces and walls.

Detail of brick and stone on French country new house exterior. Brit Jones photography.

Exterior Paint Colors

Rustic board and batten shutters are so beautiful and quite similar to the handmade custom ones we installed on our former French country manor house.

Detail of rustic blue exterior French shutters on arched window. Brit Jones Design.

My husband built those shutters, and I first applied a blue wash like you see above before changing the color to light grey years later. Both options worked beautifully for me!

Shutter Paint Color: Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue

Bear in mind, the look of this saturated color swatch looks more intense than on the shutter for any number of reasons. The technique applying it may have involved rubbing it on with a rag, dry brushing a small amount or diluting the paint with water.

ANNIE SLOAN Duck Egg Blue paint color.
Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue

If products on Amazon are secured more easily for you than Annie Sloan, here’s a color that is comparable (maybe a touch less green-gray):

Vintage Duck Egg Blue paint color swatch featuring DIXIE BELLE Chalk Mineral Paint. #duckeggblue #frenchblue #bluegreen #paintcolors #oldworldstyle #perfectblue
Vintage Duck Egg Blue – Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint

Ideas for Country French Blue, Green, Grey

If you are awake and watching interior design in the 2020s, you’ll know GREEN is everywhere.

Not just dark or earthy greens, but aquas too.

Green seems to be having a moment because of how it feels nurturing,

and gentle,

and suggestive of nature and living things.

Easiest way to see if a paint color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.

Trim & Garage Door Color: Sherwin-Williams Sealskin 7675

This rich chocolate color is a natural brown with green and taupey undertones.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Sealskin paint color.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Sealskin

Here’s an alternative if Sealskin is unavailable:

Sweet Molasses Behr chocolate brown paint color
Sweet Molasses – BEHR

Here’s another rich brown with less green-gray:

Garage Doors on a Country French New Build

Over the years, I have received multiple emails about these beautiful garage doors.

Detail of garage, dormers, and roof on new construction French country home. Brit Jones Photography.

But I have little knowledge about them except that they look very custom and well-crafted for this exceptional home.

Detail of brick and stone on French country new house exterior. Brit Jones photography.

Design Resources for Exterior

So many rich architectural elements to admire including stone, brick, stucco, and rustic shutters, as well as eyebrow dormers and arches.

Detail of brick and stone on French country new house exterior. Brit Jones photography.
Eyebrow dormers as well as rugged shutters add traditional European style.

Additionally, the rugged steel doors, antiqued lanterns and board and batten style wood shutters washed with a light blue-green paint, impart Country French charm.

Elegant French country home esterior with steel double arch front doors, stone, brick, stucco, and rustic lanterns. Design by Brit Jones.

Windows: Pella Aluminum clad in Bronze. Lanterns: Troy – Larchmont in Aged Pewter -find them HERE as well. Brick: Mangum Brick in Country French color with white mortar. Doors: 10 feet tall black steel with glass. Roof: Tamco – Thunderstorm Grey. Stone: Castlerock Stone mix of cream and white, with white mortar.

Detail of white exterior brick slurry with stucco over brick and rustic light blue shutters. Brit Jones Design.

Slurry Wash for Brick Exterior

An alternative stucco application was used on the exterior brick. Called a brick slurry or brick mortar slurry, the product was hand applied in a custom tan finish. This treatment of the brick is different from simply painting or whitewashing brick.

Detail of brick and stone on French country new house exterior. Brit Jones photography.
Steel doors, aged lanterns and rustic stone as well as brick on a new home with Old style.

Here’s how Brick Restoration describes the process:

“Slurry is another type of mortar wash that is done by completely coating the area with a thick layer. Slurry uses the same materials as a German Smear but differs in the application. With a slurry there is full coverage of the masonry producing a stucco-type look but still allows the brick texture to show through. Typically, slurries are done with slightly tanner mortar colors. This is an excellent way to achieve the stucco look without the maintenance and cost of traditional stucco.”

French country home exterior with arches, rustic shutters, brick, stone, and stucco. Brit Jones Design.

Get the Look With Painted Brick

Should you be seeking a warm white paint color for an exterior, I have suggestions in this story as well as these hues below reminiscent of today’s inspiration house.

BEHR Arcade White paint color
Arcade White – BEHR

If you happen to be expanding the images of this home’s exterior and wonder why these suggestions don’t match exactly, there’s a good reason. These paint colors will be influenced by yellow sunlight and factors like your home’s exposure. As a result, it is of utmost importance to sample several quite similar paint colors and view them outside as the light changes.

BEHR Bleached Linen paint color
Bleached Linen – Behr

Plenty of whites have pinky or peachy undertones which could be perfect or dreadfully wrong based on the light your home receives.

BEHR Smoky White paint color
Smoky White – BEHR

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French country farmhouse entry with rustic barn door, wingback chair, steel windows, chandelier and wall sconces. Brit Jones Design.

Interior Paint Colors

Sherwin-Williams Alabaster 7008

Simplify your life by painting the interiors one color as Brit Jones did in this home where walls were painted SW Alabaster 7008 – it has greeny undertones.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster paint color.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster

Here are a couple warm whites from BEHR I have used that are close to Alabaster. Swiss Coffee has subtle green undertones (don’t be afraid of green – it works wonders in the proper location!).

BEHR Swiss Coffee
Swiss Coffee – BEHR

Cameo White has grey undertones, and if you compare these two whites, you’ll see what I mean. There’s no substitute for sampling them though!

BEHR MARQUEE 8 oz. #MQ3-32 Cameo White One-Coat Hide Matte Interior/Exterior Paint & Primer Sample
Cameo White – BEHR

French Farmhouse Entry With Alabaster

Isn’t this a calm, gentle, welcoming entry?

French country farmhouse entry with rustic barn door, wingback chair, steel windows, chandelier and wall sconces. Brit Jones Design.
Lovely French farmhouse country entry way with rustic sliding vintage door and SW Alabaster on walls…certainly lovely indeed.

Design Resources for Entry

Sconces: Aidan Gray – Joni; Chandelier: Aidan Gray Musa Carved Arm; French armchair options: find HERE. European commode options: find HERE; Flooring: Hill Country Innovations – Cape Cod Oak.

French country farmhouse decor on a console in an entry. Brit Jones Design.
Similar planter: HERE

Romantic French Farmhouse Bedroom With Pale Blue Barn Door

Oh the quietude of pale, French country paint colors and design elements.

French country farmhouse pale blue and white bedroom with Duck Egg blue barn door. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.
Romantic master bedroom with SW Alabaster and elegant decor as well as whispery blue accents.

When the wall color is this subdued, a wood chandelier becomes a dramatic counterpoint.

French country farmhouse bedroom with Duck Blue barn door and Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

Are you loving how the rusticity of the chandelier’s wood and the ceiling details juxtapose with the soft aqua door?

Detail of rustic French country chandelier in bedroom with Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color. Brit Jones Design.
Find the chandelier HERE

The arched window in the bedroom is very similar to my own bedroom, and I work from a desk placed in front of it.

Airy, lofty, and elegant French country farmhouse bedroom with arches, desk, and bench. Brit Jones Design.

Design Resources for Bedroom

Large Chandelier: Wood Carved Chandelier; Smaller Chandelier (in same French country spirit): find HERE; Bed Skirt: find HERE. Sliding barn door is painted is hand-painted a custom mix of Annie Sloan chalk paint colors (see explanation below). Linen upholstered ottoman: find HERE; Wall paint color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. French bedside tables: find HERE; Similar table lamp: find HERE and HERE; Aidan Gray chandeliers HERE.

French country farmhouse white bedroom with Duck Egg blue barn door. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

Sliding French Barn Door Details

For the soothing pale blue-green-grey paint color on this custom door, the designer custom mixed Annie Sloan chalk paints using Duck Egg Blue, Old White, French Linen, and Coco. (Bear in mind Annie Sloan changes color formulations from time to time!).

ANNIE SLOAN Duck Egg Blue paint color.
ANNIE SLOAN Old White paint color.

When I interviewed a local Annie Sloan stockist this week, I learned about Annie Sloan Svenska Blue…oooooh, it’s a pretty color that may come closer to your own idea of what duck egg blue should look like. You could subdue this tone with any number of warm whites.

ANNIE SLOAN Svenska Blue paint color.
French country farmhouse bedroom with duck blue barn door and Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

Ideas to Get This Custom Paint Look

It’s always worth taking the time to create the perfect custom hue, and if you’re me…it’s also fun. The most important step is being sure to jot down the precise proportions. Then when you get it right, make sure to mix up enough for your project rather than mixing up multiple batches, each of which could be a little off.

Here is an example of a combination:

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Combo: 1 part Duck Egg Blue with 3 parts Old White.

Another possibility for arriving at a muted blue-grey-green is to mix several beautiful chalk paints together for a custom color all your own.

For example, start with 1 part Vintage Duck Egg and 1 part Drop Cloth to arrive at a muted blue-green. Then, keeping track of how much you add, mix in a little Manatee Gray which will bring grey-blue to the tone. Find these chalk paints linked below.

Vintage Duck Egg Blue paint color swatch featuring DIXIE BELLE Chalk Mineral Paint. #duckeggblue #frenchblue #bluegreen #paintcolors #oldworldstyle #perfectblue
Vintage Duck Egg – Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
Drop Cloth Dixie Belle Chalk Paint color is a soft linen with warmth. #linen #dropcloth #dixiebelle #chalkpaints #paintcolors
Drop Cloth – Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
Manatee Gray Dixie Belle Chalk Paint color is a soothing grey with soft blue undertones. #chalkpaint #graychalkpaint #manateegray #dixiebelle
Manatee Gray – Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint

Simple & Spare French Great Room

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color in elegant French country great room with cathedral ceiling, beams, fireplace, and French chandelier. Brit Jones Design.
Lovely living room with pale blue as well as white…find a similar chandelier: HERE.
White Slipcovered Sofa
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29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
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Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing

Traditional Country French Style Kitchen With Reclaimed Brick

The kitchen in this new build has so many Old World finishes to admire.

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse kitchen with beautiful stucco range hood, copper pots, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, arabescato marble counters, and lanterns over island. Brit Jones Design.
Beautiful kitchen with Country French design elements and Sherwin Williams alabaster paint as well as Chicago brick.

Even the brick feels subtle!

French country farmhouse kitchen with wingback chair, French dining chairs, farm table, rustic hanging lantern pendants, and reclaimed Chicago brick. Brit Jones Design.

An elegant custom range hood feels sculptural and feminine.

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse kitchen with beautiful stucco range hood, copper pots, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, arabescato marble counters, and lanterns over island. Brit Jones Design.

What a view from the kitchen window! It’s not everyday you get to enjoy pretty rustic French exterior shutters from inside!

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse white kitchen with farm sink, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, and window overlooking courtyard. Brit Jones Design.

Old World style fixtures like the faucet are harmonious with the traditional French country kitchen’s timeless style.

Detail of French style kitchen faucet and reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash and farm sink. Brit Jones Design.

Copper accents which are so very French, echo the tones of the Chicago brick.

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse kitchen with beautiful stucco range hood, copper pots, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, arabescato marble counters, and lanterns over island. Brit Jones Design.

Somehow these large lanterns feel weightless and light with the lofty ceiling.

French country farmhouse kitchen with rustic lanterns, farm table, wing chairs, reclaimed Chicago brick, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster white paint on walls. Brit Jones Design.
French country farmhouse vignette in rustic elegant kitchen by Brit Jones with reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash.

Paint Color for Trim in Pantry

This grey paint color is an example of how when you are after a blue gray, it’s best to look in the grey range rather than blues which can go terribly wrong.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Uncertain Gray paint color.

Here’s a very similar color to try if BEHR from Home Depot is more easily available to you:

BEHR Grey River Rock paint color
River Rock – BEHR

Don’t you love seeing rooms with trim painted something other than white? So interesting.

French country butler pantry, coffee room, or scullery with trim and shelves painted Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray. Brit Jones Design.
A charming butler pantry/Coffee Room has trim and shelves painted SW Uncertain Gray as well as walls painted SW Alabaster.

Design Resources for Kitchen

Dining Table: Reclaimed Pine Table; Bench: Hand-finished and Distressed Pine Bench. Single handle kitchen faucet: Danze – Opulence; White Gardenia dish soap and collection: FIND HERE. Bar Faucet: Danze Opulence and find a similar option HERE as well. Cabinet hardware: Jeffrey Alexander; Copper cookware: Find HERE; Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick…options HERE; Countertop: honed Arabescato marble. Paint color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster; Cabinet hardware: Jeffrey Alexander. Custom range hood: created on site; Lantern: Feiss – Galloway; Similar Wingback Chair: HERE and HERE. Here’s a wingback chair I love: FIND HERE. Side Chairs: Round Back Linen Chairs. Floors: Hill Country Innovations Cape Cod Oak.

Reclaimed Chicago Brick Info

When I learned about reclaimed Chicago brick (sliced thin so it may be tiled like regular tile) a couple of years ago, there were only a couple of suppliers. Not you can find brick for tiling more easily in the marketplace such as HERE.

Detail of reclaimed Chicago brick in French country home. Brit Jones Design.

Reclaimed Brick Floor in French Laundry Room

What a dreamy space with soft neutrals and a place for everything.

SW Alabaster painted laundry room with reclaimed brick flooring in herringbone pattern.
This laundry room painted SW Alabaster has reclaimed brick flooring in a herringbone pattern as well as polished Quartzite (Shadow) counters.

Romantic Pink Girl’s Bedroom

Pale pink accents play a starring role in this lovely little girl’s room.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Elegant and lofty French country girl's pink bedroom. Romantic French farmhouse style by Brit Jones Design.
Lovely and lofty, this timeless as well as classic girl’s bedroom has hushed pink accents.

Gilded accents feel right at home even though they are fancy!

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls.Elegant and lofty French country girl's pink bedroom. Romantic French farmhouse style by Brit Jones Design.
Elegant and lofty French country girl's pink bedroom. Romantic French farmhouse style by Brit Jones Design.

Girl’s Bedroom Resources

Distressed White Chandelier: Similar HERE. Wall paint color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. Pink Bedding: Soft Rose – Pottery Barn.

Country French Den With Rustic Reclaimed Wood Ceiling

I love the undecorated look of this den.

Rustic den with reclaimed dark wood ceiling, leather chair, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

It feels like a space where a family spends time as opposed to one where Instagram photoshoots happen.

Cozy den with window seat nook and leather chair in a French country farmhouse by Brit Jones Design.

And all of the handsome brown keeps it from being precious or too pretty.

Charming French country den painted Sherwin Williams Alabaster with leather chair and arched detail over window seat nook. Brit Jones Design.
This cozy den with reclaimed brick flooring and built-in nook is rich with custom design as well as European country details.

Den Resources

Sconce: HERE, similar wall sconce: find HERE; Flooring: reclaimed Chicago brick. Wall paint color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. Ceiling: a mix of reclaimed wood and new cedar.

Rustic and dark reclaimed wood and cedar ceiling. Brit Jones Design.

Classic Bathroom Designs

These bathrooms while traditional and Old World have a timeless appeal that won’t soon fall from favor.

French country farmhouse white bathroom. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

What a difference it makes to not have standard sheets of mirror wall to wall!

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls of French country powder room with vessel sink and elegant mirror. Brit Jones Design.

I’m also reminded of the luxury building a new house affords…you can place a window in the perfect spot for flattering light in the bath.

French country farmhouse bathroom with Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.
French country farmhouse white bathroom. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.
French country farmhouse bathroom with Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.
French country farmhouse bathroom with Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.

This chandelier is everything!

Romantic French country chandelier Terracotta Ballerina chandelier. Brit Jones Design.
It’s easy to fall for the master bathroom’s chandelier…certainly charming indeed.
French country farmhouse white bathroom. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design.
Serwin Williams Alabaster paint on walls. Elegant French country white bathroom with freestanding tub and drapes at window. Brit Jones Design.

Bathroom Resources

Nickel Wall Sconce: find HERE; Bathroom paint color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster; Chandelier in Master: Terracotta Lighting “Ballerina”.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster paint color.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster – click image to buy a sample

Go Inside a Design by Brit Jones

Check out this amazing design reveal for a happy client!

I hope you enjoyed this house tour! Do direct your questions about the design to Brittany Jones Design if you would like help making your own French inspired interiors come to life!

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing
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18 Comments

  1. Connie
    January 7, 2020 / 7:26 am

    I simply cannot get enough of French design! I love the light look of French/Scandi and your blog supplies me with the constant need for more inspiration & delight. 🙂

    Our French inspired new-to-us home has a rock front exterior and the colors and inspirations from this particular post are most welcome indeed…for when Spring comes and painting season returns 🙂

    Thank you again for all your lovely posts Michele.

    • Michele
      Author
      January 8, 2020 / 2:59 am

      Thanks for mentioning that spring is coming – I can’t hear that enough! Thank you for being here, friend. Peace to you.

  2. Denise Lage
    April 12, 2020 / 3:43 pm

    Hello,
    I love your post! Thank you for sharing.
    We will be painting the outside of our home and I love the colors on the first home. What is the main color of the house? You included the trim and the shutters, but I’m not finding the main color. Please do share, it’s a gorgeous combination.
    Denise

    • Michele
      Author
      April 12, 2020 / 6:25 pm

      Hi Denise. I don’t have that info so you may want to direct any of your specific questions to the designer/homeowner BritJonesDesign on her Instagram.

  3. Denise Lage
    April 12, 2020 / 11:11 pm

    Thank you Michele! 🙂

  4. June 30, 2020 / 8:24 am

    Beautiful!!! Was the trim and ceiling paint color also Sherwin Williams Alabaster?

    • Michele
      Author
      June 30, 2020 / 5:10 pm

      I think so – because we know the cabinets are Alabaster so it seems likely trim would be consistent. I used the same white on my own walls, ceiling and trim and love the understated envelope that created for me.

  5. Adeline diPasqua
    March 11, 2021 / 6:24 pm

    Hello, I have a question regarding the blue wash applied to the shutters. I was told to prime the shutters with exterior primer before painting. But I would like a washed look how can I do both and preserve the wood on the shutter? Thank you for your input.
    Adeline

    • Michele
      Author
      March 12, 2021 / 10:22 am

      We made our own custom wood shutters and wanted them to weather – I did not prime them and had no issues. A lot of contractors are thinking only about preserving the paint color or wood and not aesthetics so it’s not surprising you’d be urged to prime first. You could also apply a clear finish/varnish over the painted shutter when it looks just right to your eye if you are beginning with a distressed/aged look.

  6. Interior Painters Henderson
    March 31, 2021 / 8:02 pm

    Wow, these are some ROYAL looking homes -inside and out. Great inspo for Country French aesthetics for the home. Thanks for the article!

    • Michele
      Author
      April 1, 2021 / 9:25 am

      Thanks so much for reading. 🙂

  7. Trina Williams
    June 25, 2021 / 3:12 pm

    Hello. Love your post! I am trying to find a brick color/finish to mimic this. Any brick color names to share? Thank you.

    • Michele
      Author
      June 26, 2021 / 10:44 pm

      The brick is Mangum Brick in Country French color with white mortar. They did an alternative treatment called a brick slurry with a custom tan color (I describe the process in the post) so I don’t have an exact color, but if you read through the post, you’ll find all the info I received about it. Thanks for reading!

  8. Julie
    October 12, 2021 / 6:19 pm

    Looking for a sliding door that you have in your bedroom. Any info on where I can find that? Your house is gorgeous!

    • Michele
      Author
      October 13, 2021 / 11:24 am

      It’s not my home in this particular post – it belonged to photographer/designer Brit Jones in Texas. Pretty sure it was custom, but my friend and follower Colleen who owns SWEDE now creates magnificent sliding ornamental doors: http://www.swedefurniture.com/product-category/barn-doors/ Tell her I sent you!

  9. Randall Lanson
    November 28, 2021 / 1:07 pm

    Good day! Thumb ups. Really informative and helpful, love your French design. I think it should match my father’s choice for coloring. My family is planning to sell my house in a few months later, it makes more sense to do interior and exterior painting to my house. My dad is looking for a good contractor near montgomery al area to get the job done perfectly. Could you give me some recommendations for that, thanks – Alexandra

    • Michele
      Author
      November 28, 2021 / 1:32 pm

      Thanks for visiting.

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