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Country Dining Room Designs

filomenas50 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:54:45 +0000

Although this section is part of the kitchen, fabrics, carved accessories and colourful trinkets define it as a dining area.
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White kitchen-diner
Rustic furniture and vintage accessories add warmth and character to a light, white kitchen-diner. Use reclaimed wood to bring a touch of natural colour to the scheme. (via: livingetc.com)

A country table and chairs are flanked by elegantly upholstered French bergeres in this dining room. A chic rug adds comfort and style, while still allowing the wood floors to offset the wood dining set. A traditional armoire in the corner creates storage space. The checkered curtains add texture — and privacy, when necessary. (via: kitchenbathideas.com)

Small But Elegant French Country Dining Room Decor
September 1st, 2009 · Comments Off

An elegant dining room with French.

Here is an example of toile fabric in this coffee and yellow dining room. Take note of the window treatments and the elegant sofa style chair.

French Country Decorating Fabrics and Linens: Have a distinct look and feel. The fabrics has an old fashioned look, and is recognized for its all-over [...]

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Dining Room Ideas and Designs
November 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Dining room decorating ideas
When it comes to a dining area, one should use it to its full potential and use it for its intended purpose. Dining room essentials will always include great dining room furniture such as a bold table that fits the room perfectly and, according to how many guests you plan on entertaining, [...]

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This large and charming villa from 1911 in Frederiksberg is a home to a family of seven with five kids ranging in age from 3 to 14. Home owners are two career jobs, plenty of hobbies and lots of social activity but even all that does not mean they have to compromise on style. Stylish interior design combines elements of traditional style and modern furniture objects. It’s very comfy and even so busy people are capable to maintain it. The interior’s color theme is pretty neutral but with a lot of accents done by a contrasting furniture, wallpapers and other elements of decor.
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Small But Elegant French Country Dining Room Decor

Fanny — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:50:42 +0000

An elegant dining room with French.

Here is an example of toile fabric in this coffee and yellow dining room. Take note of the window treatments and the elegant sofa style chair.

French Country Decorating Fabrics and Linens: Have a distinct look and feel. The fabrics has an old fashioned look, and is recognized for its all-over pattern.

French Country Decorating Ideas- French Antique
May 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

French country decorating is one of the most popular forms of country decorating today.

Antique red bathroom cabinets.
French country decorating need not be expensive or difficult, and you don’t need to go out and purchase a whole new room. It is easy to introduce touches of the French country style without changing your entire decorating scheme. [...]

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French Provincial fabrics are another distinct fabric style used in French decorating. Here is an example of these. These Provincial fabrics are what we would most likely call calico. You will notice their intense colors and small repeated patterns. These textiles are available from fabric and quilting stores. You can always purchase a variety of pre-made French Style textiles. You will find everything from place mats and table linens, to bedding and draperies. These charming linens will give your home that distinct French look you desire. You may want to accent the French Provincial and Toile fabrics with striped and checkered fabrics. These make a nice contrast with the busier patterns. Remember, Cottage Style is all about mixing and matching of patterns.
French Country Decorating Ideas
Inspired by the natural elements of the French countryside, French Country style is all about rustic charm and old-world elegance. It’s a comfortable and earthy style, and can either be grand and elegant like an old French chateaux, or cozy and homey like a simple country cottage. While the look can vary widely, there are certain characteristics that are common to the style.
French Country Style and Materials
An important element of French Country decorating is the use of natural materials. Stone, wood, and rattan are very common. Rough, stained, or painted plaster walls; rusted iron; wood-beamed ceilings and walls; carved wood details; and chair seats woven of rush, are the hallmarks of the French Country style. The flooring in French Country homes is also rustic. Natural stone, brick, terra cotta, and wood plank floors are dotted with wool or cotton rugs to add softness. The effect is one of absolute charm. Typical of French Country interiors are pieces with contrasting color and texture. Pale plaster walls and ceilings are punctuated with dark rough wood beams. Colorful Provencal printed fabrics such as toile are set off against light-toned natural seating.
Color and Fabric in French Country Decorating
Colors in French Country decorating are inspired by the colors of the countryside. Rolling hills full of lavender, lush fields, sparkling waters, stone buildings, and bright sunshine are the inspiration. When choosing colors, it’s best to stay on the warm side of the color wheel (think soft and sunny), and mix them with natural stones and woods. The idea is to bring the outdoors in. French Country furniture is often painted gray. It is reminiscent of the stone and gravel pathways in the French countryside and it offsets the other colors beautifully. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. Small scenes of things like picnics, courting scenes, and animals are set against plain cream or white backgrounds. The scenes themselves are often (but not always) blue, red, or black. Most of these toile patterns are printed on linen, or cotton. In fact, heavy cottons are frequently used in French Country decorating, and are contrasted with sheer lace (used for things such as window curtains). Other patterns that appear frequently on French Country fabrics are basic plaids, checks, and sometimes, stripes.
French Country Furniture and Accessories French Country furnishings are characterized by simple, graceful lines with delicate curves and hand-carved decorations. If there is one word that can describe French Country furniture, that word would be rustic. Distressed wood, worn painted finishes and rusted metals are very common. French Country furniture looks like it has been passed down through generations, even if the pieces are brand new reproductions. When it comes to French Country, weathered and worn is not only acceptable, it is desirable. Common pieces of furniture and accessories:
large armoires oak buffets bergère chairs large harvest tables ladder-back chairs iron chandeliers old leather-bound books distressed wood and metal candlesticks carved wood-framed mirrors hanging baskets made of wire or rattan old pitchers copper pots vintage botanical artworks flowers, particularly lavender By incorporating some or all of the elements mentioned here, you can achieve a classic and beautiful French Country interior.

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Dining room and the kitchen

Details are important in the French countryside…add trim to your draperies, dress up your throw pillows with ribbon, buttons, or even old beads and jewelry, and make sure comfort abounds in soft throws and well read books.

Corridor

Anything with hand painted stenciling or chippy or aged paint will do. If your cabinets are tired, try repainting them with a worn look as this can be much less costly than buying new ones and will do wonders for the room. Decorative accessories are vital to pulling your French country style home décor design theme together. You can totally change the appearance of your room by simply replacing the accessories!

Kitchen

If you are decorating with a French country design style, try installing a painted or crystal chandelier with crystal lamps or scones and be sure to avoid anything that is too modern with straight lines. How you dress your windows also effects your French country style home décor look.