![]() ![]() He has also published several books on the subject. ![]() He is a French country afficionado and is the turn to guy for his expertise.many of his accessories are authentic vintage items that he picks up on his regular shopping trips to France and he now has his own furniture line of French style bergere chairs and his own fabric line.Īll of the rooms below are by Charles Faudree, the first five are from his weekend cottage, called "The Roost", and the rest are from permanent homes he has decorated.you will notice the difference between the cottage rooms and the traditional house interiors. Notice the beautiful lighting fixture on the ceiling in this family room. From Parisian palace to country cottage, French aristocrats and peasants alike set trends for fabric, furnishings and a sophisticated approach to decorating a home that still inspire us today. The foremost French country decorator in North America is a man by the name of Charles Faudree, who is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. French ceramics are very colorful and oftentimes, a home's palette will be taken from a homeowner's collection of ceramics or china.Īlso, as in English design, homeowners love their animals, animal art, pastoral scenes and overall animal themes such as dogs, roosters and cattle.Īs mentioned yesterday regarding English country design, French country also involves most of the same elements as mixing old with the new, light woods mixed with dark woods, natural materials for floors, wall and timbered ceilings.and surrounding oneself with the collections one loves.whether it's books, ceramics, animal themed pieces, all adds up to comfy, snug rooms that are warm and welcoming. I'm sure the color scheme of yellow, blue and white comes to mind often when thinking about French country, and while it is a popular color scheme, there are many others, as you can see in the rooms below. Author of French Country Cottage Books & Blog Photographer, Digital Creator & Designer California girl dreaming about French countryside living. And therein lies the French country color palette.Īs far as fabrics go, toile is probably the most used in French decor, mixed with ikats, ginghams and stripes.as opposed to the floral chintzes of English design. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. When considering French country decor, think about the colors of the south of France.the sun drenched lavender fields, sunflower gold, terracottas, deep reds and cerulean blue skies. Browse 5,351 french country decor photos and images available, or search for interior design or shabby chic to find more great photos and pictures. Shop Target for Wall Decor you will love at great low prices. I have often been asked what the difference is between English country and French country decorating and other than colors, not a whole lot really. ![]()
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