French Farmhouse Living Room & Paint Color Ideas pairs nicely with European country design inspiration HERE. You’ll find gorgeous resources at friendly prices to score online. While we may not yet live in an actual farmhouse in France, nor possess a champagne-like budget (antiques, reclaimed wood floors, and ancient limestone, anyone?), we may still capture the spirit. A pale color palette, vintage mixed with modern, and an unfussy point of reference are a good start.
![Modern French farmhouse living room by Eleanor Cummings with Swedish antiques and white painted beams - Milieu. #livingroom #modernfrench #frenchfarmhouse #europeancountry #texasfarmhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/001-eleanor-cummings-modern-french-farmhouse-living-room-round-top-milieu.jpg)
French Farmhouse Living Room Inspo & Paint Color Ideas Too!
French Inspired Lighting & Warm Stone
Brooke and Steve Giannetti’s living room at Patina Farm is a dreamy mix of old and new. What is impressive is how it is tough to separate what is from this century and what is from another!
An antique stone fireplace (above) surround adds coziness not just to one room, but three!
White Walls & Tonal Decor
The point of the inspiration below is to illustrate how it’s possible to skip window treatments, clutter, and heavy furniture or lamps to arrive at a Modern French look.
![Sophisticated modern French white living room in a Houston home on Berthea with design by M Naeve - @greenwoodkingproperties](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/002-elegant-modern-french-living-room-m-naeve-houston-berthea-greenwoodkingproperties.jpg)
Belgian Linen Living Room Sofas
You just can’t go wrong with this yummy upholstery for a French country or French farmhouse living room.
![Belgian linen sofa and European antiques in a charming French farmhouse style livin groom - Beljar Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rustic-european-country-living-room-belgian-linen-sofa-black-door-beljarhome.jpg)
It’s easy to change out the decor seasonally when you have such a neutral anchor in the living room to work with!
Don’t you love the dough bowl on top of the cupboard?
Lantern Pendant Lights
These lanterns are such a charming way to introduce casual farmhouse allure to a room.
![Early fall living and dining rooms - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/00001-fall-decor-hello-lovely-living-room-dining-candlelight.jpg)
There are so many gorgeous examples from which to choose, and it is but another way of bringing the outside in as well as create glow and warmth inside.
Here’s one I’m considering for our new place:
My Favorite French Farmhouse Lantern Pendant
I love the hand-finishing of lighting from Visual Comfort, and it’s not easy to find white lanterns! For a more modern take on pendant lighting in a laid back country Frenchy living room, consider something simple like what Leanne Ford did in her guest cottage:
![Leanne Ford designed living room with zen feel and Ever sofab in her Pittsburgh guest cottage - photo by Erin Kelly for Pittsburgh Post Gazette. #modernrustic #vintagestyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/leanne-ford-guest-cottage-living-room-erin-kelly-pittsburghpostgazette-1440x1029.jpg)
You may recall that Leanne lazily rubbed coffee on the walls to add texture and interest! (See more of Leanne Ford inspo here.) She doesn’t just preach an effortless look, she means, don’t put too much effort into it!
French Nordic Farmhouse Living Room
I love the look of a long narrow wood coffee table for a casual look in the living room, and I’m also inspired by the rustic cupboard with glass doors all lit up inside!
![Ethereal, serene, and spare French Nordic white living room by Cathrine Aust. #frenchnordic #livingroom #scandinaviandecor #allwhitedecor #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/019-catherineaust-french-nordic-white-living-room.jpg)
Why should a fancy formal china cabinet get all the light!?! Isn’t that a great idea? It’s also hard to miss the lack of color in this living room, and you could say I’m still a fan of that look. This was our living room in 2008:
![Tone on tone, Belgian linen, and French farmhouse decor play starring roles in my serene living room with Benjamin Moore White Sand painted walls. Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-french-country-living-room.jpg)
A vintage amber beer bottle makes a simple vase, and my lamp was once an ugly dark brown that I transformed quickly and easily with creamy paint and umber glaze.
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Shopping Resources, Paint Ideas & French Lesson
Why not discover some French along the way… je vous en prie!?!
You’ll find various furniture pieces and accessories for infusing your living room with the rustic elegance of French farmhouse style.
![Fairchild Slipcovered Sofa](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/16499084/resize-h700-p1-w700%5Ecompr-r85/1822/18226220/Fairchild+Slipcovered+Sofa.jpg)
White Paint Color Ideas
Check out THIS POST for smart white paint color favorites from Leanne Ford. I’ll soon be sharing my own favorites (I’m so busy painting this very moment!), but you’ll love these ideas in the mean time.
![Sugar Soap (PPG) paint on walls with black fireplace in a space designed by Leanne Ford.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ppg-sugar-soap-paint-color-walls-black-fireplace-leanne-ford.jpg)
You’ll also find the favorite white paint used by interior designers in THIS.
French Grey Paint Color Ideas
Here are a few French Grey colors to consider for walls, trim, or furniture you may be touching with your brush. You can order sample pots of these online (the Behr paints ship free) to test a swatch in your space.
BEHR Silver Marlin
![BEHR Silver Marlin paint color - a gorgeous French Grey to consider. #paintcolors #frenchgray #silvermarlin #behrsilvermarlin](https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/cc518a6e-52a1-4488-800a-eb0245f7bb4d/svn/silver-marlin-behr-marquee-paint-colors-mq32016-1f_1000.jpg)
BEHR Still Gray
FARROW & BALL Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball’s Pavilion Gray is a very Frenchy grey that closely resembles the custom grey paint hue the Giannettis used on trims at Patina Farm (see glimpses RIGHT HERE). You can order a sample of it before investing in it sight unseen!
![Humorous funny quote about tacos on Hello Lovely Studio: You can't make everyone happy, you are not a taco.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/farrow-and-ball-pavilion-gray-quote-TACO.jpg)
Need more pretty paint color ideas? Do visit my BEST PAINT COLOR board on Pinterest and pin away, please!
Lamp…La Lampe
![French Nordic style in a Cotswolds living room at Hope Cottage. Photo by Pernille Pahle. 31 French Farmhouse Living Room Finds Online!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cotwolds-cottage-hope-farm-living-room-2.jpg)
Accent Chair…La chaise d’appoint
This one is pricier:
For a modern twist!
Pillow Cover…La taie D’oreiller
Chandelier…Le Lustre
![Rustic stone walls in a French farmhouse in the South of France offered for vacation stays by Haven In.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/BDC-15JH-25.jpg)
Wicker Trunk…Le Coffre En Osier
Settee…Le Canapé
Cremone Bolt…La Crémone
![A beautiful French farmhouse living room in a South of France apartment offered by Haven In.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SOR-13JH-Isle-5.jpg)
Table Lamp…La Lampe de Table
Console Table…La console
![Galvanized console table with French country style. Come explore ideas for a French farmhouse living room!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Galvanized-Console-Table-400x400.jpg)
Stripe Chair…La Chaise à Rayures
![My French country and Belgian inspired living room with Belgian sideboard. Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hello-lovely-studio-chicago-living-room-sideboard-021-1440x2166.jpg)
Fireplace Mantel…Le Manteau de la Cheminée
Seagrass Basket…Le Panier d’Herbiers
![Inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio: Accept what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/farrow-and-ball-pavilion-gray-quote-accept.jpg)
Chalk Paint…La Peinture à La Craie
![Cabinet Door with Renaissance Chalk Paint in Argentine grey. Come explore ideas for a French farmhouse living room!](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41rhOShbvXL.jpg)
Farmhouse Table…La Table de Ferme
Olive Tree Topiary…La Topiaire de L’olivier
![Inspirational quote by Hello Lovely Studio: If you must strive, strive for progress not perfection.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/farrow-and-ball-pavilion-gray-quote-strive.jpg)
Wood Candle Holder…Le Bougeoir en Bois
Confit Pot…Le Pot Confit
Gold Chandelier…Le Lustre en Or
Dough Bowl…Le Bol de Pâte
![Inspirational quote about beauty on Hello Lovely Studio. #beautyquote #inspirationalquotes #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/hello-lovely-studio-inspirational-quote-be-your-own-kind-of-beautiful.jpg)
Rustic Candle Holder…Le Chandelier Rustique
Jute Rug…Le Tapis de Jute
Door Stop…La Porte Arrêt
![Inspirational quote by James Barrie on Hello Lovely Studio: Always be a little kinder than necessary.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/farrow-and-ball-pavilion-gray-quote-kinder.jpg)
Chandelier…Le Lustre
Club Chair…Le Fauteuil Club
Curio Cabinet…Le Cabinet de Curiosité
Gold Leaf Mirror…Le Miroir Feuille D’or
![Inspirational quote about peace on Hello Lovely Studio: May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-grey-quote-sunrise-sunset.jpg)
Terra Cotta Jug…La Cruche en Terre Cuite
![Inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio by N. R. Hart: Souls tend to go back to who feels like home. #inspirationalquote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-grey-quote-souls-hart.jpg)
Distressed Vase…Le Vase en Détresse
Vintage Style Chandelier…Le Lustre de Style Vintage
Crackled Vase…Le Vase Craquelé
![Mary Oliver poetry poem about connecting with nature and spring blissfully - Hello Lovely Studio. #maryoliver #poetry #poems #springpoem #nightpoem #naturepoem](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MARY-OLIVER-hello-lovely-studio-cocoon-of-velvet-darkness.jpg)
Ever Dream of Buying in France?
Food for the Soul
![Mary Oliver poem to inspire - on Hello Lovely Studio. #maryoliver #poetry #poems #inspirationalquote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MARY-OLIVER-hello-lovely-studio-poem-how-you-carry-it.jpg)
![Me and Luna. Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/arizona-january-0034-1.jpg)
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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So lovely to see some beauty through your posts amidst the whole upside down world we’re in today. I thank you for sending it our way, Michele.
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You betcha, Connie. We are all feelin the strain and strife as the spread worsens. What can we do from a distance? If each of us does a few little things, they add up! 🙂
Love Silver Marlin & Pavilion Gray…can’t wait to see the colors you choose to use!!
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It’s like you’re peeking in my windows! Hahahahaha – Pavilion Gray is what this house is whispering it wants. 🙂