Belgian & French Color Story: Blue Gray & Green is inspired by the dreamily timeless and tranquil interiors from a favorite designer and her European Country inspired cottages. For me, there is something utterly engaging yet calming about quiet, natural, coastal colors reminiscent of driftwood, the sea, and hazy heavenly skies. Designer Desiree Ashworth (@beljarhome) masterfully creates moments with these beautiful hues.
![Rustic English country cottage kitchen with low wood ceilings, pale green subway tile, and farm table - @desiree_Ashworth_design. #englishcountrykitchen #modernrustickitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/001-tiny-house-cottage-kitchen-english-country-rustic-desiree_ashworth_design.jpg)
Belgian & French Color Story: Blue Gray & Green
Interior Design: Desiree Ashworth – Photography: Eliesa Findeis & Decor de Provence
![Rustic French farmhouse European country cottage with pale blues and green interiors - Decor de Provence. #frenchcountry #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #cottages](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/018-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home.jpg)
While these colors are inspired by nature, they also have their own mystique.
![Stone cottage exterior with arched front door and charming garden gate at a French Nordic cottage in Utah by Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/012-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home.jpg)
![Entry with arched front doors in a French Gustavian inspired Utah cottage - Desiree Ashworth of Decor de Provence and Beljar Home. #frenchcottage #frenchcountry #nordicfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/001-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-2.jpg)
Weaving such sophisticated colors through the design tapestry of a European influenced home for a lovely family?
![French & Belgian Blue and Green Paint Color Ideas - Hello Lovely. #paintcolors #frenchcountry #bluepaintcolors #greenpaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/french-belgian-blue-green-paint-color-ideas-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Surely a peaceful backdrop for love.
![French Gustavian style bedroom with poster bed, rustic wood Old World ceilings, and blue grey stained window trim - Desiree Ashworth of Decor de Provence & Beljar Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/013-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-17.jpg)
The sophisticated colors mixed here are chalkier and less precious than pastels.
![Rustic French farmhouse European country cottage with pale blues and green interiors - Decor de Provence. #frenchcountry #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #cottages](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/decor-de-provence-living-room.jpg)
![Soft greens and blue-greys in a lovely French Gustavian cottage by Desiree Ashworth. #frenchcottage #frenchnordic](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/009-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home-1440x954.jpg)
Another layer of unexpected loveliness within this stone cottage?
![Exquisite Gustavian French Country stone cottage in Utah with inspiring interiors by Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-6.png)
The fact it resides nowhere near the South of France–suggesting we may perhaps capture a measure of its watercolored essence as well!
![Soft greens and greys in the French country dining room of a Utah cottage by Desiree Ashworth of Beljar Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/010-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home.jpg)
![Inspirational quote from Dolly Parton about life on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #lifequote #lovequote #dollyparton #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-dolly-parton-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
Serene European Inspired Color Palette
Green is definitely still having a moment, and I admire this whispery celery tone of the lantern.
![Rustic elegant dining room in a French and Gustavian inspired Utah cottage by Desiree Ashworth of Decor de Provence & Beljar Home. #frenchcountry #diningrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/006-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-2.jpg)
The stained trim is so unique!
![Magnificent Gustavian French custom grey stained trim in stone cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/054.jpg)
![Magnificent Gustavian French stone dining room in cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-17-1-1.jpg)
The bed, dining room chairs, and other furnishings are from Alice Lane.
![Lovely French country bedroom with blues and greens and magnificent bed by Oly Studio. Design by Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Desiree-Ashworth-Gustavian-French-country-bedroom.jpg)
![Encouraging inspirational quote by Maya Angelou on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #inspirationalquote #encouragementquote #mayaangelou](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-YOU-ARE-ENOUGH-ANGELOU-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
Soft Greens and Blues Are the Colors I Choose
There’s a special place in my heart for French greys, French blues, and French greens.
![Magnificent Gustavian French stone cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/015-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home-1440x960.jpg)
I especially love those quieter, faded, subdued, and complex colors you can’t easily describe.
![Magnificent Gustavian French kitchen in stone cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/016-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home.jpg)
Is it more grey than blue? Somewhere between a hazy sky and a kitten’s coat?
So cashmere-like, you are compelled to take a nap inside it?
Yum.
![Inspirational love quote from Shakespeare on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #shakespeare #inspirationalquote #lovequote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-SHAKESPEARE-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
For me, those are the colors of dreams.
![Lovely French country bedroom by Decor de Provence with furnishings from Alice Lane.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/017-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-french-country-home.jpg)
Our Muse to Set the Tone
Who can sing a cowboy lullaby summoning greens and blues better than James?
Inspiring Gustavian French Cottage
Desiree of Beljar Home and Decor de Provence designed the interiors and with her husband and father dreamed this Gustavian French cottage into reality.
The kitchen’s subway tiles are Aqua from Ann Sacks.
The interiors are luxe yet humbly layered with collected antiques, rustic elegance, and coastal Frenchy greys, blues, and greens this sea-loving homeowner admires.
Surely it is also a lesson in muted majesty.
![Inspirational quote about life on Hello Lovely Studio from Donna Tartt. #inspirationalquote #lifequote #struggle #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-A-POOR-HAND-WELL-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
French & Belgian Paint Colors: Greys
While Desiree shared on her long-running inspiration site Decor de Provence that she favors colors from Flamant, I’m also including options beyond that line.
![Magnificent Gustavian French dining room in stone cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-17-1.jpg)
Make sure to try sample pots first since your unique lighting, geographic location, and keen eye will determine if the color works in your space.
![Flamant Chalk Grey paint color - France - french paint. #paintcolors #chalkgrey](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-chalk-grey-paint-color-france.jpg)
Here are a couple of lovely and also atmospheric blue-grey paint colors I have used.
This next grey paint color may not strike you as having blue undertones, but in a room with lots of sunlight, it truly reads blue-grey.
![French country entry in a beautiful stone cottage by Desiree Ashworth of Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/017-hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-2.jpg)
![Flamant Aqua P81 French paint color from France. #paintcolors #flamant #aqua](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-aqua-p81-paint-color-france.jpg)
Idea for a Green or Grey Tile
![Restore 3 in. x 6 in. Glazed Ceramic Cool Mint Subway Tile (12.5 sq. ft. / case)](https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/492f84da-e144-4c08-b984-b031bd79df8d/svn/cool-mint-daltile-ceramic-tile-014836mod1p2-e4_400.jpg)
![Inspirational quote about gratitude and happiness on Hello Lovely Studio. #happinessquote #inspirationalquote #quotes #gratitude](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-LOVE-WHAT-YOU-HAVE-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
Chalky Blue Gray Paint Colors
![Flamant Angel French aqua blue green paint color - France. #paintcolors #flamant #angel](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-angel-169.jpg)
![Beautiful French blue paint color from Flamant called Belle-ile en mer - France. #paintcolors #flamant #belleileenmer](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-belle-ile-en-mer.jpg)
![Beautiful blue grey French paint color Flamant Bailene - from France. #paintcolors #flamant #bailene](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-baleine.jpg)
Grey-Blue Tile Ideas
![Inspirational quote from Walt Whitman on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #waltwhitman #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-WHITMAN-CONTRADICT-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
![Magnificent Gustavian French kitchen in a stone cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/00001.jpg)
European Country Paint Colors: Greens
Easiest way to see if a paint color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.
![Flamant Aqua P81 French paint color from France. #paintcolors #flamant #aqua](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-aqua-p81-paint-color-france-1.jpg)
![Flamant Iode paint color - a French blue green from France. #paintcolors #flamant #iode](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-iode.jpg)
![Flamant Murano blue green teal French paint color from France. #paintcolors #flamant #murano](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-murano.jpg)
![Flamant Esmeralda paint color from France. #paintcolors #flamant #esmeralda](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flamant-esmeralda-paint-color-France.jpg)
![Hello Lovely French Farmhouse Design Finds](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hello-lovely-french-farmhouse-design-finds-banner.jpg)
Aqua and Green Tiles: Get the Look
![4" x 4" Porcelain Mosaic Tile](https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/46690404/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/1122/112276071/4%2522+x+4%2522+Porcelain+Mosaic+Tile.jpg)
![Mason 3'' x 12" Ceramic Subway Tile](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/08757525/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/6628/66283771/Mason+3%2527%2527+x+12%2522+Ceramic+Subway+Tile.jpg)
![Remy 8" x 8" Cement Field Tile](https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/90505320/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/6848/68486425/Remy+8%2522+x+8%2522+Cement+Field+Tile.jpg)
![Dulce 10" x 10" Porcelain Field Tile](https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/77555992/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/1091/109108471/Dulce+10%2522+x+10%2522+Porcelain+Field+Tile.jpg)
Beyond White Paint for Trim
The trim in Desiree’s Gustavian French home is stained a custom a blue-grey-green…so unusual in American homes and lends such Swedish charm!
Trim was also stained this color in her prior French home (so interesting with those creamy walls).
It can take years to hunt down the perfect vintage piece for your French country home – the cupboard above, for example. However, sometimes you can score a replica – see this post with a chippy vintage style glass front cabinet.
Resources for Decor & Furniture
As for sources for the beautiful furnishings and decor in her home, the homeowner is also a shop owner at Beljar Home.
![Magnificent Gustavian French rustic antique lantern in stone cottage with rustic interiors, reclaimed wood ceilings, blue-grey, green, and collected European antiques. Designed by Desiree Ashworth. Find ideas for grey, blue, and green paint colors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-desiree-ashworth-home-17-1-1.jpg)
The majority of the pieces in this home are collected, antique, and vintage (a favorite source is Brambles and Blossoms in Provo, UT).
Desiree says reclaimed light fixtures are one of her must-haves so you will have to hunt down these European fixtures! But maybe you’ll be able to score them at her new venture with Bell Jar Home!
Scoring a Gustavian French Look Affordably
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Sumptuous & French Blue
French Nordic Work Table
![Brookstonval Kitchen Island with Wood Top](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/26220147/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/6745/67459306/Brookstonval+Kitchen+Island+with+Wood+Top.jpg)
Rustic Green Side Table
![Philippine End Table With Storage](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/68988474/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/2812/28128967/Philippine+End+Table+With+Storage.jpg)
French Style Console Table
![Southwick Console Table](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/77688466/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/3874/38746005/Southwick+Console+Table.jpg)
Country French Blue Accent
This may work on a wall or tabletop for a gorgeous accent.
Rustic Vintage Style Console
Blue-Green Pendant
Rustic French Gustavian Lighting Ideas
![Weathers 3-Light Pendant](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/01579995/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/4937/49371684/Weathers+3-Light+Pendant.jpg)
![Warden Donalt Crowned 3-Light Lantern Pendant](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/91041782/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5278/52786937/Warden+Donalt+Crowned+3-Light+Lantern+Pendant.jpg)
Rustic French Cottage Accents
![4-Piece Terracotta Pot Planter Set in Metal Basket](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/21545199/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5159/51591331/4-Piece+Terracotta+Pot+Planter+Set+in+Metal+Basket.jpg)
!['Market' Textual Art on Wood](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/61870506/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5248/52481148/%2527Market%2527+Textual+Art+on+Wood.jpg)
![Vanguilder Wall Hook](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/16227918/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/6722/67227205/Vanguilder+Wall+Hook.jpg)
French Country Kitchen Accents
Gustavian French Inspiration
![Romantic love quote to inspire by Walt Whitman on Hello Lovely Studio. #lovequote #waltwhitman #romanticquote #romance #valentinesday #quotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-walt-whitman-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
![Enchanting French country dining room and staircase in a Gustavian French cottage by Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Desiree-Ashworth-Gustavian-French-country-formal-dining-room-2.jpg)
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![Lovely dining room in a French cottage by Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Desiree-Ashworth-Gustavian-French-country-formal-dining-room.jpg)
Spring Gift Ideas
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and also this:
Brooke Giannetti shares a tour of their guest house at Patina Farm!
p.s. Just in case you love the blue background of the quotes in this post…Benjamin Moore Blue Smoke!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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