How is your summer progressing? I have seen silly memes show up on my feeds about how summer’s hype and stellar reputation are ridiculous since the season is actually atrocious. Hahahaha. Perspective! I’m still a summer girl since everything slows down here and the increased daylight boosts not just my mood, but those around me. Maybe it’s a Midwest thing. Enjoying beautiful design, even if virtual, is another boost for which I’m thankful. Let’s peek inside a beautiful Texas home by Morningstar Builders, with interior design by Ayca Stiffel (By Design Interiors.) Crisp whites, blues, and greens will supply the cool summer breeze as we tour Modern French Interiors in Texas.
![French country foyer with religious art and modern French decor - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrench #foyer #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-interior-dresser-art-cross-religious-art-french-chairs-2.jpg)
Photography: French Blue Photography
Modern French Interiors With Cool Blues & Greens
Even though this 4-Bedrooom, 7,200 square foot new home is way too big for my needs, I’m ready to sashay my fairy self through those French steel doors (ever seen an arched steel transom like this?).
![French country foyer with religious art and modern French decor - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrench #foyer #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-hall-stone-walls.jpg)
For paint color ideas for the brightest crisp whites, SEE THIS.
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Modern French Entry
Gallery white walls, wide knotty hardwood planks, and golden sconces create a neutrally elegant modern French inspired backdrop.
![French country foyer with religious art and modern French decor - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrench #foyer #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-interior-dresser-art-cross-religious-art-french-chairs-bench-mirror-niche.jpg)
While the interiors strike me as modern French, the exterior feels more Old World traditional:
![French country exterior by Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountryexterior #frenchcountryhome #homeexteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-country-exterior-morningstar-buiders-stone-shutters-1440x805.jpg)
Wall sconces in the entry are petite and understated for a classic and Parisian look as opposed to a less refined rustic country traditional look.
![Mary Oliver ocean poem quote. #oceanquotes #maryoliverquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mary-oliver-ocean-poem-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![French country foyer with religious art and modern French decor - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrench #foyer #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-interior-dresser-art-cross-religious-art-french-chairs-bench-mirror-niche-2.jpg)
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Modern French Country Lighting Ideas
Here are a few options I have shared in other stories on the blog. This first one is quite similar to our inspiration house:
If you have shopped for sconces or lighting lately, maybe you have discovered the wide range of variation in prices. Do you get what you pay for when it comes to lighting?
The thing is, sometimes you simply want to get it right the first time and not replace or upgrade later. Lighting can be like living with beautiful art and sculpture.
That said, some options only feel expensive…
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Elegant Gold Meets Rugged Stone
The warm brass with the gorgeous von gorgeous stone ceiling! Can you even?
![Beautiful crystal chandelier juxtaposed with a rustic stone ceiling in a French country foyer - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountryfoyer #crystalchandeliers](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-hall-stone-ceiling-crystal-chandelier.jpg)
Since it wasn’t long ago I was shopping for gilded iron chandeliers in my own home, I recognized this Jacqueline Chandelier (Aerin) straight away:
Wall Art Idea Inspired by a French Country Home
![French country foyer with religious art and modern French decor - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrench #foyer #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-interior-dresser-art-cross-religious-art-detail.jpg)
Just in case you need a piece of fine art to frame, here’s a gorgeous example to suit any number of spaces, Modern French or otherwise:
![Fine Art Print from Minted (Rosy II)](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image-40-1440x1798.png)
I have collected multiple fine art prints from Minted over the years and am sold on the quality of the archival paper and curation of work from fine artists.
![French country foyer with religious art and modern French decor - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrench #foyer #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-interior-dresser-art-cross-religious-art-french-chairs.jpg)
Do you love this chest with the stone top? You may be able to find something similar inexpensively on FB Marketplace to paint with this type of chalky, distressed finish. If it doesn’t turn out exactly as you hoped, paint over it!
![Andrea Gibson wonder quote. #wonderquotes #andreagibsonquotes #andreagibsonpoetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/andrea-gibson-quote-OLD-SOUL-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Have a favorite design element from the exterior?
![French country exterior by Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountryexterior #frenchcountryhome #homeexteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-country-exterior-morningstar-buiders.jpg)
I admire the charming section on left with white stucco, blue shutters, and brick arch over the arched window!
Great Room Design Ideas
Let’s continue to tour and peek at the great room or what the builder calls the “transitional room”:
![Beautiful great room in a modern French home by Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountry #greatrooms #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-family-room.jpg)
Oversized windows usher sunlight into this spacious, yet cozy living space with soaring ceilings and beams.
![Beautiful great room in a modern French home by Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountry #greatrooms #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-family-room-2.jpg)
Custom built-ins add a dash of flair as well as abundant storage. How would you fill in the niche above them? I would probably add a French basket of dried hydrangea.
![Andrea Gibson open heart quote. #heartquotes #andreagibsonquotes #andreagibsonpoetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/andrea-gibson-QUOTE-OPEN-HEART-Hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Modern French Kitchen Inspiration
The teal green color of the kitchen islands was the first thing that caught my eye. It has a coastal feel and adds personality.
![Modern French country kitchen with teal painted island, wood range hood, and paneled refrigerator - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrenchkitchen #frenchcountryinteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-wood-range-hood-teal-island-2.jpg)
How amazing to have two islands!
![Modern French country kitchen with teal painted island, wood range hood, and paneled refrigerator - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrenchkitchen #frenchcountryinteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-marble-top-island-bar-sink.jpg)
More noteworthy design details include: shiplap on ceiling, paneled refrigerator, and custom barn doors to a pantry/scullery/dirty kitchen/secondary kitchen space:
![Beautiful white pantry with antiqued barn doors in a French country kitchen - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrypantry #frenchkitchen #pantrydesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-pantry.jpg)
Oh those antiqued sliding doors to a mini kitchen! We’re seeing so many family homes built or remodeled with secondary kitchens to contain the mess of life.
![Modern French country kitchen with teal painted island, wood range hood, and paneled refrigerator - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrenchkitchen #frenchcountryinteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-double-islands-teal-green.jpg)
What would our ancestors think about our desire to keep the main kitchen looking like a tidy showplace and unused while we fill a small auxiliary space with appliances and clutter? We may not want to admit that we’re influenced by ideals we see on social media and TV, but trends don’t lie. 🙂
![Beautiful white pantry with antiqued barn doors in a French country kitchen - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrypantry #frenchkitchen #pantrydesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-pantry-antiqued-barn-doors.jpg)
I guess there are pantries, and then there are VA VA VOOM PANTRIES.
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![Modern French country kitchen with teal painted island, wood range hood, and paneled refrigerator - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrenchkitchen #frenchcountryinteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-blue-green-island-002.jpg)
Here’s a blue-green that springs to mind if you’re seeking a similar look:
While VACAY blue-green may be more bluish teal than green, it’s tricky to know definitively since screens on various devices can influence perception.
![Beautiful white pantry with antiqued barn doors in a French country kitchen - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrypantry #frenchkitchen #pantrydesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-pantry-2-1.jpg)
What say ye about the rustic wood French country range hood?
Since I know myself well, it would probably take two days before my paint brush would get dipped in one of these:
![Best White Paint Colors that designers use again and again - Hello Lovely Studio. #whitepaintcolors #bestwhites #designerpaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-white-paint-colors-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
As far as the white paint color on the cabinets, I’m seeing an off white with warm undertones to work harmoniously with the countertop. See THIS for warm white kitchen ideas.
![Modern French country kitchen with teal painted island, wood range hood, and paneled refrigerator - Morningstar Builders. #modernfrenchkitchen #frenchcountryinteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-backsplash.jpg)
It can be unnerving to choose backsplash material after your countertops are installed. I like how in this secondary kitchen/scullery, the designer opted for low contrast with Zellige tile.
![Beautiful white pantry with antiqued barn doors in a French country kitchen - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrypantry #frenchkitchen #pantrydesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-kitchen-cabinets-square-knobs-zellige-tile-backsplash.jpg)
Aren’t the gold-toned drawer pulls a lovely modern touch too?
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French Inspired Dining Room Inspiration
This neutral dining room feels as though it could easily change with the seasons.
![Modern French dining room - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrydiningroom #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-dining-room-001.jpg)
Open concept with floor-to-ceiling iron windows, the space overlooks a beautiful backyard.
![Modern French dining room - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrydiningroom #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-dining-room-003.jpg)
More warm gold fixtures harmonize with cool greys and white.
![Modern French dining room - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrydiningroom #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-dining-room-002.jpg)
I’m a fan of the framed botanicals which add whimsy and rusticity.
![Modern French dining room - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrydiningroom #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-console-botanical-prints-cloche.jpg)
Do we truly need to choose just ONE fabric to upholster dining chairs?
![Modern French dining room - Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountrydiningroom #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-dining-room-004.jpg)
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Romantic & Tranquil French Country Bedroom
If you love a pumpkin spice moment, bet you’ll find something to smile about here:
![Beautiful modern French country bedroom with orange accents and pale furniture - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbedroom #modernfrench #bedroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bedroom-001.jpg)
The poster bed’s curved back softens everything and feels light with its delicate lines and pale color.
![Beautiful modern French country bedroom with orange accents and pale furniture - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbedroom #modernfrench #bedroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bedroom-005.jpg)
One might expect to see an accent paint color behind the pale bed, yet the absence of color contributes to a restful mood.
![Beautiful modern French country bedroom with orange accents and pale furniture - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbedroom #modernfrench #bedroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bedroom-006.jpg)
Touches of warm gold in the sunburst and framed art bedside glow.
![Beautiful modern French country bedroom with orange accents and pale furniture - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbedroom #modernfrench #bedroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bedroom-003.jpg)
Isn’t the fluted detail on the table magic? Hmmmm. What am I lounging around in within this home?
![Lounge Lovely Finds on Hello Lovely Studio. #loungewear #loungedresses](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lounge-lovely-finds-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
White, Grey & Gold in a Bathroom
Oh so pretty!
![Beautiful modern French bathroom with grey branch wallpaper and console sink - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbathroom #modernfrenchbath #wallpaperedbathroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bathroom-branch-wallpaper-grey.jpg)
You don’t often see a console sink with pretty gold legs dressed this way everyday!
![Beautiful modern French bathroom with grey branch wallpaper and console sink - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbathroom #modernfrenchbath #wallpaperedbathroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bathroom-branch-wallpaper-grey-console-sink-2.jpg)
Even a simple block of French soap can Frenchify a bath!
![Beautiful modern French bathroom with grey branch wallpaper and console sink - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbathroom #modernfrenchbath #wallpaperedbathroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bathroom-branch-wallpaper-grey-console-sink.jpg)
Details like wainscot and paneling in a bath are best planned at the design stage or beginning of renovation plans. Have any bath remodeling in your future?
![Classic vintage style bath with white vanity with cane doors - Pottery Barn. on Hello Lovely Studio. #classicbathroomdesign #canebathroomvanity](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/classic-bath-get-the-look-banner-pottery-barn-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Modern French decor in a beautiful new build by Morningstar Builders.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-louis-chair-ornate-gilded-mirror.jpg)
Because take it from me–you don’t want to extract plumbing fixtures to add the pretty things afterward!
![Beautiful modern French bathroom with grey branch wallpaper and console sink - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbathroom #modernfrenchbath #wallpaperedbathroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-louis-chair-upholstery-detail.jpg)
It’s fun to see a fresh fabric like this (is it a Batik style?) on an Old World style French chair (above).
![Beautiful steel doors to a modern French home office in a home by Morningstar Builders. #homeoffices #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-office-barrel-ceiling.jpg)
Hope you found inspiration and ideas to tuck away. If you love this home, you may also appreciate THIS.
![French country exterior by Morningstar Builders. #frenchcountryexterior #frenchcountryhome #homeexteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/french-country-exterior-morningstar-buiders-2.jpg)
And I hope this finds you calmly collecting decorating inspiration and enjoying sunshine as opposed to melting in record high temperatures.
![Country French living: Get the Look on Hello Lovely Studio. #countryfrenchstyle #livingrooms #frenchcountrylivingroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/country-french-living-get-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Touring beautiful homes and chatting with you online is a sweet refuge and escape from other worries that arise from daily living with autoimmune issues and struggles.
![Beautiful modern French country bedroom with orange accents and pale furniture - Morningstar Builders. #frenchbedroom #modernfrench #bedroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/modern-french-bedroom-004.jpg)
Thank you for keeping me company on the journey.
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Such a pretty home! In early 1980’s, my husband’s career took us to a smaller city between Austin and San Antonio, Texas and a whole new architectural world. I expected Mexican/Southwest/Western influences, but instead transported to Old World French/Alsatian/German style. Had no idea there had been an influx of European immigrants from that area to establish their inimitable style. My love of French decor was planted in that unlikely area. We built our first home there, complete with Mansard roof, plastered walls, and everything French with a Texan accent! Learned so much from area antique shop owners and loved finding furniture that was made or imported by the immigrants and their stories. Sunlight in Texas perfectly highlights the softer tones and my favorite soft blues and greens.
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Ahhhh – what a lovely introduction to Old World and European goodness. I love the French connections to Texas and all of the beautiful design work that results from them! Need to visit Austin soon, and can you believe I have never been to Houston or gone to Round Top? There’s nothing like a beautiful Texan accent! 🙂