Anyone else exceptionally happy to welcome balmy JUNE weather? I can’t get enough of its comfort! European Country Style Interiors may be an oldie but it’s also a goodie; updated with glimpses of charming rustically elegant spaces. The collection sings with two of my favorite design qualities: timelessness and tranquility. If you admire romantic rooms that skip the fuss and honor the past with optimism and a light heart, this is for you.
![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)
European Country Style Interiors to Inspire
What interior design ingredients and home decor elements result in successful Euro farmhouse style? The answer will be addressed here with inspiring photos of interiors capturing the essence of European country decor style.
![Ammonite paint color by Farrow & Ball is a wonderful warm greyed white with an atmospheric, serene mood. #ammonite #farrowandball #paintcolors #lightgrey #diningroom #europeancountry #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/002-farrow-ball-ammonite-paint-color-rustic-european-country-interior.jpg)
Authentic farmhouses in France, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, and across Europe easily trump imitators outside of Europe. Yet that doesn’t mean admirers of the aesthetics and sensibilities cannot honor and capture the flavor!
![Serene sage green Scandinavian kitchen with mossy green cabinets and modern adjustable arm sconces - Petra Bindel. #swedishkitchen #scandinaviandesign #nordicstyle #europeancountry #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/003-green-scandinavian-kitchen-@petrabindel-for-@elledecorationse.jpg)
Let’s weave our discussion through a collection of photos with lovely inspiration not limited to any one region of the planet. I mean, have you even seen what designers in Texas or Atlanta can do!?!
![Warm Cozy Textured Layers Mood Board on Hello Lovely Studio. #cozyopulence #europeanluxury #organicluxe](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WARM-COZY-TEXTURED-LAYERS-mood-board-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Scrivano fixer upper cottage breakfast nook with European inspired design, black and white check floors, light grey trim, white walls, modern lighting, and romantic timeless style. #homedecor #vintagestyle #fixerupper #kitchendesign #vintagekitchen #europeancountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/004-fixer-upper-tudor-cottage-kitchen-breakfast-nook-hgtv-joanna-gaines.jpg)
Guiding Principles to Achieve Unfussy Country Style
![Benjamin Moore White Sand paint color on walls of my French country dining room with dried hydrangea in vintage bucket on table with grainsack runner - Hello Lovely Studio. #frenchcountry #diningroom #paintcolors #benjaminmoorewhitesand #whitesand #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/005-french-country-dining-room-benjamin-moore-white-sand-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
What makes this farmhouse design style so lovely to the eye?
![Smoke Green paint (F&B) on French farmhouse kitchen cabinets. Design by Vivi et Margot has a luxurious Ilve range #frenchfarmhouse #smokegreen #paintcolors #frenchkitchen #kitchendesign #farrowandballsmokegreen #greencabinets #ilverange #vivietmargot](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/006-vivi-et-margot-french-farmhouse-kitchen-ilve-range-farrow-ball-smoke-green-cabinets.jpg)
(Pssst. Green Smoke is perfect for outdoor pieces too!)
Surely it flows from the roots of farmhouses in Europe which reflect timeworn beauty.
![Reclaimed stone on walls and floor of charming Old World French country office of Ruth Gay (Chateau Domingue). #frenchcountry #interiordesign #limestone #rusticdecor #frenchfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #frenchhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/007-chateau-domingue-limestone-country-french-farmhouse-design-office.jpg)
Over time, objects, walls, and surfaces show signs of age and develop patina as well as soul.
![Wimborne White paint color by Farrow & Ball on walls of a glorious country kitchen by Siobhan McFadden of Homestead. #wimbornewhite #farrowandball #paintcolors #englishcountry #kitchendesign #whitepaintcolors #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/008-wimborne-white-farrow-ball-paint-color-country-kitchen-walls-homestead.jpg)
There is wabi sabi wondrous beauty found in rusticity, rugged materials, and also the threadbare.
![English Country style bathroom with Farrow & Ball Wimborne White on lower wall, trim, and floor. #wimbornewhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image-23.png)
Indeed pieces that have withstood the elements and time become preciously scarred.
![Blue hydrangeas in terracotta urn in French garden of Ruth Gay (Chateau Domingue).](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/009-blue-hydrangea-rustic-pot-french-garden-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Where there is tumbledown, weathered, peely imperfect loveliness, there is often warmth and charm.
![Stunning architecture and European country inspired design in a Malibu kitchen with white oak, limestone, and bespoke details - Giannetti Home. #kitchendesign #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #bespokekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Giannetti_Sanders_Kitchen-patina-homes-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Patina Homes by Brooke Giannetti and Steve Giannetti (Gibbs Smith, 2021) book cover. #interiordesign #brookegiannetti #frenchfarmhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/patina-homes-giannetti-gibbs-smith-book-cover.jpg)
So Much Soulfulness!
It is not easily discerned with the rational mind as it is felt in places of the heart.
![Hippie quote to inspire, disarm, uplift, and stir your heart on Hello Lovely Studio. This post features Airstream decor at Pottery Barn while it also offers glimpses of dreamily hitting the open road. #hippiequote #inspirationalquote #ramdass #spirituality #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/seaside-blue-hippie-quote-feel-good-quote-hello-lovely-studio-walking-each-other-home-ram-dass.jpg)
Quite often, such soul comes from incorporating antiques…SEE THIS to have your eyes opened to the possibilities!
![French bistro chair and stripe Turkish throw tucked in a corner of my garden to invite relaxation and reading (cookbooks are my idea of relaxation!). #hellolovelystudio #frenchcountry #bistrochair #turkishthrow #seagrassbasket #turkishtowel #outdooroasis #romanticgarden #outdoordecor #bistrochairs](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/010-hello-lovely-studio-modern-french-bistro-black-chair-basket-flowers-turkish-towel-stone-wall.jpg)
Farmhouse French and European Country interiors and gardens feel approachable as well as naturally elegant for relaxing.
![Outdoor French Cafe: Shop the Look on Hello Lovely Studio! #outdoordining #bistroset #frenchaesthetic](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/outdoor-french-cafe-shop-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
![Pointing by Farrow & Ball is a paint color used on the walls of this English country kitchen with rustic ceiling trusses and farmhouse pendants. #pointing #farrowandball #paintcolors #calmpaintcolors #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/012-pointing-farrow-ball-paint-color-in-english-country-farmhouse-kitchen.jpg)
Also see the Farrow & Ball paint color Pointing in a stairway here:
![Farrow & Ball Pointing paint color in a stairway of a beautiful home. #pointing #farrowandballpointing #whitepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image-24.png)
Perhaps it’s this winning combo of livable luxury that folks who admire farmhouse style design adore.
![Pale tone on tone palette with reclaimed limestone walls and floors in a modern French breakfast dining room (Chateau Domingue). #oldworldstyle #europeancountry #modernfrench #frenchfarmhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/012-reclaimed-stone-walls-country-french-grainsack-chairs-dining-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Decorating a country home works particularly well when you enjoy juxtaposition and appreciate living with THE MIX.
![Ball Green by Farrow & Ball paint on the ceiling of a beautiful French country bedroom with chandelier and beams. #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #farrowandball #ballgreen #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/013-farrow-ball-ball-green-paint-color-grench-country-bedroom.jpg)
A mix of imperfect vintage pieces, antiques, family heirlooms, collections, old and new art, and contemporary conveniences.
![Elegant rustic French country dining room with antiques, reclaimed stone, and treasures from Chateau Dominuge including limestone fireplace - Milieu. #oldworldstyle #diningroom #countryfrench #frenchfarmhouse #diningrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/014-farmhouse-french-dining-room-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-pamela-pierce.jpg)
What decor elements factor into Euro country inspired style?
European inspired farmhouse decor frequently feels organic, close to nature, and uncomplicated.
![French limestone lined walls as well as European antiques in an authentically designed space in Ruth Gay's French home (Chateau Domingue). #countryfrench #frenchfarmhouse #frenchlimestone #interiordesign #oldworldstyle #chateaudomingue](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/014-rustic-stone-walls-chateau-domingue-country-french-farmhouse-limestone-steel-doors-chateau-domingue.jpg)
After confronting the chaos of a typical modern work day, here is a design style delivering comfort and LIVABILITY.
![Charming French farmhouse girl's bedroom with iron panel beds and windows open to countryside - Vivi et Margot. #frenchfarmhouse #bedrooms #girlsbedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/015-strong-white-farrow-ball-paint-color-french-farmhouse-girls-bedroom-vivi-et-margot-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
In case it helps to see this greyed-white color in another setting:
![Inspirational quote from Henry David Thoreau: all good things are wild and free. #naturequote #quotes #inspirationalquote #thoreau](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/seaside-blue-hippie-quote-feel-good-quote-hello-lovely-studio-wild-free-thoreau.jpg)
Antiques and vintage pieces are not just for show in European inspired farmhouse living…rather, there is a strong sense of practicality.
![Charming white stucco English cottage home with thatched roof - Heart Felt Home.Charming inspiration if you love white painted house exteriors! #whitehouses #whitecottage #thatchedroof #englishcottage #whitestucco](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/016-rustic-white-stucco-house-exterior-thatched-roof-heart-felt-home-england.jpg)
Objects old and handed down are honored and reverently beholden. Here is a decor style with a collected, timeless feel that ignores trends and the disposable.
![French farmhouse photos and design inspiration. Rustic decor, weathered stone and doors, European antiques, and French country decorating inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #rusticdecor #frenchcountry #interiordesign #frenchinspiration #frenchhomes #frenchdecor #europeanfarmhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/017-reclaimed-antique-stone-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
It is not for those who despair over scratches on wood floors or stains on white marble! In fact, such historical signs of age and patina development may be joyfully welcomed.
![Gorgeous white stucco French farmhouse inspired house exterior with tile roof - Reagan Andre. #pamelapierce #reaganandre #frenchfarmhouse #houseexterior #housedesign #whitestucco](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/018-french-farmhouse-exterior-reagan-andre-annette-schatte-guest-house-houston.jpg)
No wonder there are legions of young American parents with a passion for modern farmhouse style and country aesthetics! Young children are excellent, built-in distressors of finishes!
![Old apothecary jars, rustic antiques from Europe, and a concerned kitty too in a dining room by Chateau Domingue. #diningrooms #interiordesign #countryfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/019-dining-room-french-country-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
How can you begin to build a European country look?
Home decor and furniture suggestions are shared here for ideas to bring elements of timeless and tranquil European country style to your interiors.
![Gorgeous European farmhouse style in a New York apartment entry with rustic finishes and antiques by Jocelyn Sinnauer.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/020-rustic-french-farmhouse-entry-jocelyn-sinauer-remodelista.jpg)
Plus, there’s an added bonus to decorating with an elegant yet rustic country touch: your bank account may thank you.
![Quiet and humble beauty in a lovely country kitchen and dining area with shabby chic vintage style. A chunky antique farm table mixes with antique mismatched chairs and a white chandelier. #shabbychic #countrykitchen #beadboardceiling](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/021-rustic-french-farmhouse-kitchen-farm-table-jocelyn-sinauer-remodelista.jpg)
As long as you don’t intend to fill your shopping cart with collected, rare, and imported European antiques and handmade bespoke finds, it is a largely affordable look!.
![Breathtaking, timeless, and tranquil bathroom design with natural materials, European antiques, and bespoke design from Giannetti Home. #bathroomdesign #europeancountry #sophisticatedstyle #brookegiannetti](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Giannetti_Sanders_GuestBathroomTub-patina-homes-hello-lovely-studio-0001.jpg)
![An abstract painting by me on a white wall in a bedroom with white linen slipcovered chairs and farm table - Hello Lovely Studio. #benjaminmoorewhite #paintcolors #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/022-white-linen-chairs-round-farm-table-hello-lovely-studio-bedroom.jpg)
![Silvery Blue Kitchen Get the Look on Hello Lovely Studio. #bluekitchens #getthelook #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-silvery-blue-kitchen-get-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
What qualities help European inspired farmhouse decor feel distinctive from regular country decorating?
There is a barefoot elegance and a refined nature to European farmhouse style which seems to distinguish it from other country styles.
![Alder door opens into a neutral bedroom with linen upholstered egg chair and grisaille mural on wall - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/023-egg-chair-animal-print-throw-hello-lovely-studio-photowall-trees-white-wallpaper-bedroom.jpg)
Taste comes into play for sure (hanging a plaque featuring a pig that reads ‘bless Le MESS’ will likely miss the mark; however, you never know!?! Hahahaha).
![The charm of vertical built-in shelves in a vintage style kitchen is hard to beat! Ironstone, white dishware, and stoneware look elegant massed in this country style space with #shabbychic appeal. #ironstone #whitedecor #farmhousestyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/024-rustic-shelves-white-ironstone-european-country-cottage-jocelyn-sinauer-remodelista.jpg)
If you study authentic Euro countryside homes, you are not likely to spy kitschy metal signs that read PANTRY or LET’S EAT.
It is also doubtful man-made antlers will adorn tabletops or share space with faux topiary.
![Serene bedroom with European rustic elegance looks as though it might be in the South of France, not New York...see more lovely examples of European farmhouse decor you can bring to your own spaces at home. #Europeanfarmhouse #elegantdecor #countrystyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/025-rustic-european-country-cottage-white-linen-bedroom-jocelyn-sinauer-remodelista.jpg)
Expect to spy: natural woven baskets, fresh flowers, ancient earthenware pottery, recycled glass bottles, branches from the garden, and beautiful linens growing better with use and age.
![Rustic elegance and uncluttered country decor sing in a French Nordic Farmhouse dining room with knotty wood ceiling and antique lantern. See more European inspired country decor in the story. #FrenchCountry #FrenchNordic #countrydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/026-country-french-dining-room-vintage-green-chairs-desiree-ashworth-decor-de-provence.jpg)
Antiques, personal mementos, painted furniture pieces in varying conditions and layered rugs (or none at all!) as well as plaster walls.
![If breathtaking European farmhouse decorated rooms float your boat, come on over and soak up the inspiration from these European inspired elegant and sophisticated farmhouse style spaces. #FrenchCountry #elegantdecor #antiques](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/027-kelly-harmon-rustic-european-country-interior-hello-lovely-studio-farmhouse-inspiration.jpg)
More authentic Euro country rooms will reflect an absence of plastic and synthetics: think furniture arrangements encouraging intimacy that won’t feel rigidly appointed.
![Is it a stairway to heaven? This lofty space with rustic elegance and country charm is a but one moment in this story brimming with interior design inspiration for admirers of European inspired country decor. #loft #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/028-david-michael-miller-rustic-french-farmhouse-hello-lovely-studio-inspiration.jpg)
Recipe for Euro Farmhouse?
The thing is, this mix is always best when it evolves over time as a result of thoughtfulness, travel, and experiences.
![Elegant, refined, and masterfully designed, this kitchen with farm sink and arched window is but one moment in our tour of unforgettable interiors with European inspired charm. #farmsink #FrenchCountry #lightblue](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/029-kitchen-farm-sink-elegant-blue-southeastern-designer-showhouse-lauren-deloach.jpg)
![Silvery Blue Kitchen Get the Look on Hello Lovely Studio. #bluekitchens #getthelook #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-silvery-blue-kitchen-get-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Americans are often impatient with decor plans; yet patience yields enduring, alluring results.
![Rustic aged wood ceiling beams, brick flooring and walls of glass in a masterfully designed European country home - Oz Architects.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/030-oz-architects-european-country-interiors-hello-lovely-studio-farmhouse-inspiration.jpg)
Decor Ingredients to Consider
I scribbled down a list of European inspired farmhouse style decor ingredients to guide the journey.
Harvest tables
Antique chairs
Painted furniture
Natural wood finishes
Rugged stone and marble
Farm Sinks
Solid wood doors
Iron lanterns
Organic materials
Handcrafted objects
Plaster walls
Rustic freestanding cupboards
Exposed rafters and beams
Reading Nooks
Butcher’s Block
Exposed Ceiling Beams
Patina-ed everything
Weathered Wood and Metals
Fresh Flowers
Handpainted objects
Glazed tiles
Vintage Linens and Quilts
Clawfoot Tubs
Canopy Beds
Matte finishes (non-shiny metals)
Steel windows
An absence of plastic/vinyl/disposable
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![Hello Lovely European Country Decor Style Finds with furniture and home decor resources! #hellolovelystudio #europeancountry #homedecor #furniture #frenchfarmhouse #frenchcountry #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/hello-lovely-european-country-decor-style-finds-banner.png)
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![Hello Lovely French Farmhouse Design Finds](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hello-lovely-french-farmhouse-design-finds-banner.jpg)
I can’t seem to get enough of the romance and purity in these rooms! They are all so different yet they exude an effortlessness and gentle soul.
![Hello Lovely Basket Love - pretty baskets for decor, serving, and organization. #frenchbaskets #basketideas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hello-lovely-basket-love-resources-banner.jpg)
How about you?
If you missed THIS BREATHTAKING TOUR of exceptional European inspired designs with exquisite finishes…you’ll thank me!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Perfect rustic bliss! The beautiful old fireplace mantels and that library at the top of the staircase are speaking my language ❤️
I love those mantels too! would love to salvage one! 🙂
They are all just simply beautiful!!!
thanks for stopping to say so, lovely lady! 🙂
I love everything you post.
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Thanks for the kind words, Joyce. Happy Sunday to you. 🙂
Serene ,peaceful, satisfying, this style speaks to my soul. The almost thread bare softness of old cotton and the joy of an oversized slipcovered chair. Soft to the eyes and comforting to the body Thank you for these post . Look forward to more. Slowly evolving my home to reflect this style.
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It’s a look that is never trying too hard, right? Satisfying, indeed. So happy to have you here soaking up the lovely. 🙂
I love it! ALL of it…absolutely gorgeous!
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Thanks for reading! 🙂
Do you have a store or shop.if so where? I love everything you’ve shown. Thank you.
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Thanks so much! I’ll be adding to my etsy shop and only have online shopping resources where I earn a commission from sales here: https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/shop-2
All incredibly lovely indeed! Each photo truly speaks to my heart!
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Thanks so much for enjoying them today, Connie. Sending peace. 🙂
Love the bits of wisdom, woven into the lovely images.
Thank you.
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Thanks so much for reading – it’s great to have you here.