5 must haves for a French Provincial living room
You want to change your living room style, but do not know exactly what to do with it. Try the French Provincial style for your living room. The French Provincial style adds elegant and a country feel all in one decorating style.
Louis-Style Arm Chairs
Anytime you think of a French living room, the first thought is furniture. The Louis-style arm chairs are the most commonly found chairs in French styled living rooms. You can get them with or without arms and with several different options to fit your living room. They add a touch of sophistication to your room decor.
Soft Colors, Fabrics and Curtains
French Provincial makes use of many different colors. All of which are more muted and subtle than what you may be used to. Softer yellows and blues are used to create a more romantic room setting. The fabrics you decide to use should be very elegant as French Provincial fabrics are often elaborate in detail. Many times they will offer a picture or design in blue or red. Your curtains should reach from ceiling to floor as this helps to personify the room and make it seem bigger. French Provincial curtain fabrics can range from exquisite detail drapes to fine lace, depending on the style you choose based on whether you want the room to be formal or intimate.
Old Clocks
French Provincial decorating always incorporates old antique clocks. You will not find one example of French Provincial that does not have one. Finding the right old clock to fit into your detail may be exhausting, but well worth it. Clocks can be found in mainly three display style, wall clocks, table clock and standing clocks. The area and space you have will need to be considered before you choose which clock to use.
Wrought Iron Chandeliers
The center point of any room is the lighting. If you use chandeliers then everyone will be looking at them. Chandeliers are elegant and beautiful, they bring a sense of class to any room. Finding a nice wrought iron chandelier that is original may be hard. Many have been redone so many times over the years, it may be hard to tell what they looked like in the beginning. But wrought iron chandeliers are the stepping stone to making your whole room look French Provincial.
Classic Wooden Tables
The wooden table is another commonly found thing in French Provincial interiors. The tall curved legs add a touch of elegance to any area you put it in. They can be found in tall or short tables. Many decorators prefer to leave them unpainted for a more natural look.
Decorating your living room in the French Provincial style will transform your living room into a master piece. These 5 ideas will make you the new artist on the block.
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Author: Chris Stanbridge
Chris has been blogging about interior design and decorating for over 5 years. Chris has published numerous articles on French interior design; and enjoys helping people improve the look of their interiors. When he is not blogging, Chris enjoys spending time with his family.
