| French country home decor balances elegance with | | | | overwhelmed by a bold color. |
| more rustic pieces. This is the perfect marriage of | | | | Balance nature with elegance. Grandfather clocks are |
| masculinity and femininity in decorating. You can spice | | | | also a staple in this decorating style. Instead of the |
| up a kitchen, bathroom, living room or even a nursery | | | | basic ornate Grandfather clock find a version that |
| with these tips for French Country home decor. | | | | looks French. This might mean that it's all black or |
| French country home decor looks expensive but that | | | | even has ornate wood inlays. You'll also want your |
| doesn't mean that it has to be. You can just gather | | | | house to have the sense that it's been around for |
| up the items in your home that fit the bill and group | | | | awhile. You could do this with a rustic faux rock wall |
| them together in new ways to make a big impact. | | | | or fireplace. You can also add log beams to the |
| Find fun prints. Sure, florals are a staple of traditional | | | | ceiling. Then you can juxtapose this against sleek |
| design. French Country floral prints are really cheerful. | | | | stone types like marble or granite. |
| The flowers in this style are more towards folk-art | | | | Use accessories that you love. There really is no right |
| and the general feel is a lot more casual. You can mix | | | | and wrong in decorating; even if you are using a |
| these in with solids and checks for a cheerful way to | | | | theme. Ornate ceramic roosters are a staple in this |
| decorate on a budget. | | | | design style but if you don't like them; don't use |
| Decorate with the right color palette for your theme. | | | | them. You could even just add color to your kitchen |
| As far as French country colors go it's all about | | | | with a bowl full of cherries or lemons for a |
| balance. If you want a modern color palette then go | | | | centerpiece that you can easily change out. If you |
| with black and cream color furniture then bring in | | | | have any antique ceramics, dishes or pots display |
| bright red or yellow fabrics. If you want a true | | | | them on shelves. |
| French country look then bring in a lot of yellow and | | | | French country home decor will make your home feel |
| blue accessories for a cheerful space. Red is also a | | | | lived in and lively. You can decorate on a budget by |
| color that is typically used in this design style. You | | | | using color and pattern to make a big impact in your |
| might want to use it on your accessories instead of | | | | space. |
| the walls. This will keep your room from being | | | | |