![]() Like the mirror, an antique gilded clock can also bestow the look I’m after on a space. The more chippy patina the better! Gilded Clock So while color and pattern are mostly removed, authentic French pieces set against a mostly white backdrop define the look. If you had nothing else in the room but a new white linen sofa and this gilded mirror, you’d still have achieved quintessential modern French Country style. I’ve probably mentioned this many times, but the French trumeau mirror in our living room is one of the oldest pieces I own and one of my favorites. Small vintage decorative items placed on the desk signal an Old World heritage and several of these pieces I bought in antique markets abroad. The pale linen seat and whitewashed wood again contribute to the updated feel. I moved the simpler one that was here previously to an upstairs bath and found this new inexpensive one with pretty detailed legs to provide another nod to French style. Petite StoolĪnother piece I’ve added to the room is the petite stool that serves as a seat at the desk. In style it’s more English than French but it sits well with the other elements around it. Many years later he’s the one who painted it white to accommodate my mom’s taste for French provençale decor. The one in our living room below, actually belonged to my grandmother and my dad used to do his homework at this desk. I am a huge fan of writing desks and I have several scattered about my house. ![]() The deconstructed linen and loose visible stitching help make them look more au courant. In a traditional French Country room those chairs might be upholstered with velvet or needlepoint. The chairs above are recently purchased and I love the deconstructed look of the burlap upholstery which lends an air of both timeworn and trendy at the same time. I tend to enjoy the comfort of new overstuffed sofas, but I love to punctuate my seating areas with authentic antique French chairs. On top of that foundation of light and bright, there are several items that help anchor a room with a decidedly current French style. I use lots of white and neutral linen while retaining a relaxed rustic appeal with laundered drapey fabrics and weathered patina woods. To achieve a more modern effect the first thing to do is to strip away the pattern and color. Woods were dark, textiles were busy and roosters were present everywhere. Probably the single most defining feature that separates an updated twist on French Country from the original universally recognized look is color, or the lack of it.įrench Country decor used to connote small layered patterns in dusty primaries like barn red, mustard yellow and faded blue.
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