Country French Decor Ideas to Inspire: Part 2

Country French Decor Ideas to Inspire: Part 2 continues the exploration begun HERE where we’re borrowing slightly more realistic French country decorating ideas from luxuriously grand homes, many of which reside in my neck of the woods.

Above Photo: Haven In – See more of this Provence villa RIGHT HERE.

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Country French Decor Ideas: Part 2

I hope the luxurious inspiration and ideas which follow will enlighten you and guide any plans in motion to create your own lovely French country or French inspired space.

Idea No. 11

Terracotta Tiles

If you have the budget to splurge on authentic, reclaimed tiles like those in Charlotte Reiss’ gorgeous kitchen, Chateau Domingue is where you should shop!

ABOVE: See more of this inspiring French farmhouse kitchen HERE. Photo: Vivi et Margot. Find a lovely farmhouse table RIGHT HERE and similar wood chairs RIGHT HERE. Faucet: Cuissimo; find similar…RIGHT HERE and HERE. For lovely apron farm sink options GO HERE.

More budget friendly options for new tile…HERE. And also, for a new porcelain hexagon tile, there’s THIS OPTION.

More Terracotta Floor Inspiration

ABOVE: Terracotta tile flooring in a beautiful scullery within a French country home in Hinsdale, IL. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

ABOVE: Terracotta tile flooring in a beautiful French country home for sale in Hinsdale, IL. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

Decor Idea No. 12

Rustic Wall Clock

Find ideas for rustic country wall clocks RIGHT HERE.

Country French Decor Idea No. 13

Copper Kitchen Decor Accents

ABOVE: Beautiful kitchen in a luxurious French Country house in Elmhurst, IL. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

Find lovely copper pans and accents for your French kitchen RIGHT HERE.

Country French Decor Idea No. 14

French Oak Wood Flooring

Explore the multiple options for wood flooring HERE and RIGHT HERE (and see my story on engineered vs. solid hardwood)

Country French Decor Idea No. 15

Flowers to Cut & Bring Inside

ABOVE: Hydrangea outdoors a French Country home in Elmhurst, IL.
Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

Country French Decor Idea No. 16

Rustic Pendant Lights

Find ideas for farmhouse style dome pendants RIGHT HERE and beautiful lantern pendant lighting options HERE.

If a lovely and romantic Aidan Gray French Country chandelier is more your style, see options RIGHT HERE.

Country French Decor Idea No. 17

Petite Settee

For vintage, see if you get lucky finding a pretty settee RIGHT HERE.

ABOVE: Beautiful modern French country kitchen in a grand home in Geneva, IL. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

Country French Decor Idea No. 18

French Gray Accent Colors

In a French farmhouse near Bordeaux, Charlotte and Sky Reiss completely renovated their home and chose Farrow & Ball colors for the interiors. French Gray was chosen for trim and doors as you see in the master bath below.

ABOVE: See this full bathroom tour HERE. Fully renovated French farmhouse bathroom with clawfoot tub. Draperies: Pottery Barn (Beligan Flax Linen drapes). Photo: Vivi et Margot. Rug: Rejuvenation. Reclaimed antique terracotta tile flooring. Paint color on door: FARROW & BALL French Gray. Wall paint color: FARROW & BALL Strong White 2001.

ABOVE: FARROW & BALL French Gray. “A soothing green grey. French Gray is really much more green than grey, but characterfully flits between the two depending on the light and time of day. Taking inspiration from French design and wallpapers used in the 19th century, it creates the most relaxed of rooms. This soothing hue is perfect for exterior woodwork and a particular favourite for front doors in our matte Exterior Eggshell, or garden furniture where it sits seamlessly amongst the greenery.”

For a European inspired blue-grey hue with emphasis on the blue, try FARROW & BALL’S Parma Gray.

ABOVE: Design: Mary Mac Interiors. Paint color: FARROW & BALL Parma Gray. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

I am still enamored with light grey cabinets paired with creamy white ones in the kitchen.

ABOVE: Houston kitchen in home by Thomas O’Neill Homes. Interior Design Inspiration: Romantic Country French Interiors…certainly lovely indeed!

Find ideas for lantern pendants HERE.

Country French Decor Idea No. 19

Bergere Chairs

See THIS POST for lovely chair options!

Country French Decor Idea No. 20

Tranquil Wall Paint Colors

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster with its green undertones is a favorite among interior designers and works so well in understated, French Country style spaces.

ABOVE: Houston kitchen and living area in home by Thomas O’Neill Homes. Interior Design Inspiration: Romantic Country French Interiors…certainly lovely indeed! French Country Decorating Ideas from Grand Estates.

Behr Quarried Limestone

While I’m not certain of the limestone color used in the entry to this grand French home below, it seems reminiscent of BEHR Quarried Limestone.

ABOVE: Hinsdale, Illinios manse built in 2006. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

For a soothing coastal aqua color, BEHR Aqua Breeze may be a pretty option.

That said, blues are a monster to get right. I would use this hue at a reduced strength to achieve a more muted effect like the room that follows.

ABOVE: Hinsdale, Illinios manse built in 2006. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink

The bathroom walls in this bathroom below take my breath away! FARROW & BALL’s Middleton pink is a pretty one to try.

ABOVE: FARROW & BALL Middleton Pink No. 245. “A delicate pink. Our prettiest and most delicate pink was named after the discerning colourist, Catherine Middleton. This light pastel tone is fresh and uncomplicated, especially when contrasted with All White for a gently playful feel. Try pairing our Middleton Pink with Great White for a slightly cleaner urban finish.” 

ABOVE: Hinsdale, Illinios manse built in 2006. Country French Decor Ideas to Steal from Luxurious French Homes…certainly lovely indeed. Decorating ideas for French country and French farmhouse, as well as European Country design styles.

Don’t miss the first installment of this post RIGHT HERE! And do visit my French Country and French Farmhouse boards on Pinterest and pin liberally!

Treat Yourself to This Tutorial

Here’s a little decor lesson in how to mix traditional and modern…

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-michele

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