How Do You Decorate With French Country Flair?
An increasingly popular style of decorating, French Country uses colors from nature to create welcoming spaces. It is a casual style that can make your home friendly and warm. Many elements combine to create French Country style, which can be adapted to fit any budget. Paint, paint, paint. Common colors used in French Country decorating are golden yellows, deep reds, French blues and saturated greens. Bright colors are used to reference the brilliant sunshine of the French region of Provence. Use dark colors to accent the bright colors. Try wrought-iron or rusted metal fixtures or furniture to offset the color of the walls. Use natural materials. Wood furniture, wool or cotton rugs and stone accents all add authenticity to French Country decorating. Add candles, flowers and fabric. Generous use of these three elements will bring the French countryside into your home. Buy draperies and upholstery in traditional French Country fabric. Toile, florals and small geometric prints all work be
