| When it comes to the elegant things of life the | | | | into a boudoir with a delightful French Armoire and a |
| French have no rivals. Whether we are talking about | | | | Rococo style bed - there aren't any rooms that |
| fashion, interior design or furniture style, they have | | | | won't benefit from a little French styling. |
| that "je ne sais quoi" that makes everything they | | | | But where does this craze come from? It all definitely |
| touch desirable and glamorous. | | | | started in Paris, in the 17th century under Louis XIV - |
| French fashion has always been elegant, forward | | | | "le Roi Soleil" - who ruled from 1643 to 1715, the |
| thinking and lavish, just like French furniture. If | | | | longest reign of any European monarch. The reign of |
| women have always wanted to wear the most | | | | the French king Louis XIV commences what experts |
| beautiful clothes from the best French designers, | | | | would call the start of 'elegant' furniture design in |
| now there is a craze for furnishing our homes with | | | | France. French furniture became refined in design, |
| glamorous French furniture. In a way it's like | | | | with a lot of emphasis on flowing, symmetrical design. |
| extending the fashion trends into our homes. If you | | | | Louis XIV saw the birth of Baroque style. The |
| want to dress yourself with the most elegant | | | | Versailles Palace was decorated in a strong, dramatic |
| ensemble, why not dress your bedroom accordingly? | | | | and exuberant style echoing the king's strong |
| A smart and eclectic mix of different French styles | | | | leadership in a period of war and colonial empire |
| will turn your house into a stylish and comfortable | | | | building. The French classical Baroque style was grand |
| home. Create the perfect reading corner with a | | | | and impressive, a symbol of the king's power. |
| gorgeous Louis XV armchair, or turn your bedroom | | | | |