| Many people today are starting to decorate their | | | | available that would reflect this theme. They are |
| homes in a special theme. It may be Tuscan, | | | | copied from things that can be seen in France and |
| Western, Victorian, or one of many others. | | | | are often imported from there. |
| Whichever is chosen the homeowner wants to make | | | | This type of decor emphasizes the country look by a |
| sure it is authentic throughout. If one decided to go | | | | wide use of natural materials. This would include iron, |
| French they would have to pick out French style | | | | wood and stone. It will be found throughout such a |
| home accessories. | | | | home in the floors, walls and furniture. Natural wood |
| Before starting to look for accessories one would | | | | is used through the home on all the furniture and is |
| have to choose which particular French style they | | | | finished to show off all of its glory. |
| were going to adopt. If one wanted a sophisticated | | | | Accents for the kitchen are especially important as, in |
| and very modern look they would copy the styles of | | | | this type of home, it and the dining room are |
| Baroque, Rococo or a new classical style. They might | | | | considered the center of the household. Antique |
| want to go French country style which is very | | | | copper is especially favored and pots of this material |
| popular today with many home designers. | | | | can often be seen hanging on an overhead hook |
| The French country style involves using very bright | | | | rack. This, joined with decorative metal objects |
| colors such as yellows, lavenders, green, certain kinds | | | | throughout the kitchen makes an outstanding and |
| of red and French blue. These colors would be | | | | attractive display. |
| displayed prominently throughout every room in the | | | | Another thing that is prominent in this kitchen is a |
| house. If a room were painted in a sunny yellow, for | | | | display of cooking items such as spices, wines and oil. |
| instance, other items in the room would incorporate | | | | There is also a space to display colorful ceramic |
| some of the other colors to complete the picture. | | | | pieces and canisters for flour and sugar. Everything |
| Materials manufactured especially for this style home | | | | possible is done in this room to make it cheerful and |
| will reflect these colors and often have intricate | | | | inviting for each member of the family. |
| designs lightly etched in black or grey. Finding the | | | | The furniture for the living area is usually made of |
| appropriate window dressings and other accessories, | | | | hand crafted mahogany, beautifully polished. This |
| such as pillows, is a must to complete the full look. | | | | creates a lovely display, which is set off by the |
| These fabrics are also displayed in such things as | | | | brightly painted walls. Throw in other French style |
| quilts and table coverings. | | | | home accessories and such as distinctive curtains and |
| There are many accessories on the market today | | | | motif tables for a complete look and the home |
| that can reflect this type of decor. Many things such | | | | decorating theme is complete. |
| as pottery, carved woods, dishes and pictures are | | | | |