French style in the interior (21 photos): classic and modern chic

The interior of an apartment in the French style is a real find for romantics and creative people who value convenience and dream of a cozy and stylish apartment. This style of room decoration can be completely different: from gentle and romantic Provence to sophisticated classics. However, they are all united by impeccable taste and comfort combined with moderate luxury.

Bright room in French style

Finishing walls, ceilings and floors

Depending on which historical style formed the basis of modern French design, finishing methods are also chosen. That is, an apartment in a new building can be made with classical or Renaissance elements, complementing the interior with gilded stucco molding or frescoes. An apartment of an old building is not remodeled, but only its original appearance is preserved.

For example, in Parisian houses of the 17th - 19th centuries, apartment buildings are distinguished by high ceilings with stucco and parquet floors. They are not removed because they are old and worn out, but they are tried to be preserved.

The interior of the living room, which combines old stucco with gilding on the ceiling and original parquet with modern furniture and textiles.

Ceiling

When creating a French style in the interior of an apartment, several types of finishes are used:

• ordinary whitewashing and painting of the surface;
• decorate smooth ceilings with stucco molding in the color of the ceiling;
• choose a beautiful central chandelier.

It is not typical for the urban style of France to decorate the ceiling with wooden beams. This characteristic is more suitable for the Provencal style. Designers also do not recommend suspended multi-tiered ceilings. If you choose a stretch ceiling, then it is better to give preference not to a glossy film, but to a patterned or plain fabric.

Walls

The walls can be left simply white. This will make it convenient to create an interior against their background. The walls are also covered with wallpaper with ornaments, painted with matte paint and decorated with paintings in beautiful frames. It's good if there are niches in the walls. They contain flowers, sculptures or lamps.

White interior.

Floors

If the house has old parquet, even if it is not of the best quality, you should try to preserve it. To do this, it is sanded again, damaged boards are renewed and varnished. Parquet flooring is the basis of a French interior. If there is no parquet, then lay a new parquet board or laminate. Beautiful mosaic tiles are used in the kitchen and bathroom.

An office with a painting imitating an old fresco and preserved parquet.

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Creation Rules

Although this design has a chic feel, it doesn't have to be expensive. The main thing is that all items are selected in the same spirit.

Fundamental rules of style:

• color of French classic interior: white, beige, pistachio, light blue and light pink and other pastel shades;
• lack of contrasts - smooth transitions;
• all furniture surfaces and finishes are matte;
• on the walls - matte paint, plaster, wallpaper with textile patterns;
• elements of modeling or its imitation in the decoration of walls and ceilings.

If we talk about the walls, then wallpaper with a small floral pattern and curls with a small concentration is suitable for an apartment. Sometimes the colors of walls and upholstered furniture are played out in one picture.

Main stylistic elements:

• furniture painted in light colors with traces of antiquity;
• forged furniture parts;
• various coffee tables;
• glass cupboards;
• textiles - curtains, upholstery and accessories made from discreet natural fabrics;
• use of French windows.

Furniture in light colors using various aging techniques creates a special charm. This may be the effect of wear, shashel, peeling paint and patina. Such furniture can be taken from your grandmother, purchased ready-made, or made with your own hands.

French curtains in the interior create a special atmosphere. If previously such curtain options as single-color natural fabrics and tulle were used exclusively in cafes, now they are increasingly appearing in homes. It’s extraordinarily cozy – the subtle romantic chic of France.

Accessories in French style:

• porcelain dishes and figurines;
• glass figurines;
• small bouquets in miniature vases or baskets on tables and shelves;
• antique dishes;
• lace napkins and tablecloths with lace elements;
• paintings, tapestries, embroidery and souvenirs.

In creating a style a la France, you cannot do without handmade products. Perhaps you like to do decoupage - this technique will fit perfectly into the design.

Kitchen

A round table with bent or straight legs and the same set of chairs are ideal for the kitchen. Tabletops made of marble and its imitation, as well as furniture with partially open shelves. The best wall colors for the kitchen are mint, pale pistachio combined with white furniture.

Bedroom

A bed with a wrought-iron headboard and a canopy is an interesting idea for a French bedroom. The colors for this room are soft shades of pink and blue, as well as sand tones. Long pastel-colored curtains made from natural fabrics can add special chic - a very cozy solution for the bedroom.

Living room

Forged tables and benches, combined with armchairs with textile upholstery, will help decorate the living room. Upholstered furniture should be designed with refined forging and wood carvings. The French living room is a bright room with large windows. A beautiful play of color is created by thin black elements (forging, windows, patterns on furniture) against the background of white space.

Other rooms

In a French-designed bathroom, the plumbing can be luxurious - a baroque bathtub, gold faucets, a sink on a table with curved legs. However, you can play on the minimalism of details - this is a kind of puritan chic.

For the hallway, a wrought-iron hanger and an oval-shaped mirror in an antique frame are suitable.

It would be great if an elegant console with curved legs is placed under the mirror - this is a classic hallway in the spirit of France. In such a hallway, guests leave all their gloomy thoughts, enchanted by the romance of the apartment.

Provence - French country

French interior in country or Provence style is especially attractive as an idea for a country house. In some ways intersecting with the classic, and in some ways original, the Provence style comes from the southern regions. It is perfect for a cafe where visitors will be transported from an ordinary city to the measured Provence.

This is a style of coziness and comfort, which is alien to chic and gloss, it has its own special charm.

Creation Rules

It is not difficult to create an interior in the style of a French country house in sunny regions. Taking inspiration from this style, you can transform one of the rooms into your own personal France.

Basic rules of French country music:

• French country color: white, sand and cream, lavender and pistachio, terracotta and other muted shades;
• using the “peel paint” technique on furniture, doors, walls and for window decoration;
• an abundance of ceramic tiles on the floor and walls;
• brickwork (or imitation), light plaster with an antique effect;

Provence rarely uses wallpaper, although to decorate an apartment you can choose designs reminiscent of brickwork, stone, wood or a discreet textile pattern. Perhaps for some, rough wood and brick in the decoration will seem inappropriate - you can not use it, but cover all the walls with plain plaster.

Key style elements:

• furniture of simple shapes with long legs;
• wall decor made of wood and fabric, fabric covers for chairs;
• an abundance of antique accessories such as glass vases with cracks and in a captive case, aluminum mugs, wooden tubs and other things;
• lavender, rosemary, reeds in vases;
• ceramic painted souvenirs;
• beams on the ceiling, chandeliers with wooden details;
• for windows - simple curtains, wooden blinds, lace and tulle.

French curtains provide special charm and space for imagination. In a country style interior, these can be simple linen options, with lace or tulle. The windows should be wooden; the old approach is perfect - window shutters. If you are decorating a cafe, then be sure to use this technique.

Provencal country intersects with Italian styles due to their proximity.

For an apartment, this style is not chosen as often as the classic one. So its default design assumes a view of the garden from the windows of the kitchen or living room, and a view from the hallway to the porch with clay flowerpots on the steps.

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Kitchen

Perhaps this style may be a little unusual for decorating a living room and bedroom. However, it is ideal for the kitchen and hallway. Plaster, tiles, aged furniture and an abundance of souvenirs - all this is quite familiar to the kitchen. Provencal kitchens are places where rare items accumulate: colanders, galvanized ladles, clay jugs and other elements of rural life.

Bedroom

If there is a solution for decorating a bedroom in the Provence style, then it is an abundance of natural colors, wood, and textiles with dim patterns. The colors for the bedroom are beige, very light blue, pink and lavender, combined with wood trim. Among the interesting solutions for bedroom furniture are a bed with carved hearts at the headboard, chairs and a chest of drawers with the same decor.

Living room

There is nothing better for a Provencal living room than a fireplace and wicker furniture. It would be great if the living room was decorated with wooden partitions, rough beams, and wide plank flooring (or a similar laminate). This simplicity of the living room should be complemented by interesting paintings.

Other rooms

For the hallway, the Provence style is a real expanse, where it is not scary to introduce the most daring ideas. This includes floor tiles, an original wardrobe with a chaschel effect and peeling paint. A mirror in a wrought-iron frame, a picture in a dilapidated frame, or a tall clay container for umbrellas can be placed here. What is quite bold for a bedroom is quite acceptable for a hallway.

Design of individual elements in the design

French style in the interior, as we have already said, loves the compatibility of colors and individual elements, so it is necessary to consider each of them.

Wall decoration

One word that can describe the selection of walls for this direction is “intensity”. The color scheme of surfaces does not matter at all, as do their depth and energy. Typically, French interiors are characterized by elements of luxury and wealth, therefore, when choosing wallpaper, it is important to pay attention to their texture, which should have the quality of relief and be pleasant to the touch.

Decorating the head of the bed with beautiful textiles

Textured walls will decorate a French living room

Advice! The optimal solution would be to paint the walls or use photo wallpaper on certain sections of the walls. This will give the room additional chic, but you will just have to choose the designs on the photo wallpaper so that they are in perfect harmony with other details.

Furniture designs

The compatibility and thoughtfulness of each element is important here. Tables, chairs, cabinets, beds, sofas must be selected carefully and carefully. The French have a common expression: “God is in the details,” so their exquisite interiors easily confirm this fact. The overall design picture combines complex elements of romanticism and extraordinary convenience and visual elegance.

In French style furniture, the key factors are:

• pastel shades,
• the presence of carved elements,
• curved type legs,
• French curtains in the interior,
• rich fabrics for upholstery.

Luxurious bed made of natural wood

Beige color is a great option for decorating a bedroom.

Many modern families, when selecting designs, specifically choose the services of experts - stylists and designers, who will help determine a clear direction of movement and create special conditions.

Curtains, curtains in French style

Curtains are usually used from silk fabrics; they also traditionally contain drapery, decorative elements in the form of tassels, braids, tiebacks, which allows you to “play” with the features of the room and create unique and original rooms that will appeal to you, your family and everyone to the guest.

French windows will help make your room much brighter

Accessories for decorating space

Since the French style involves the widespread use of gilding, silver tones and elements, as well as rhinestones, feathers and other decoration touches, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate accessories designed to fill the room with grace, light reflections and other compositions that create a luxurious atmosphere.

There are several basic elements typically used to decorate French interiors (photos of ready-made solutions can be viewed on the Internet).

• Antique mirrors, stylized “antique”;

• Original sofa and chair covers, bedspreads;

• Elegant curtains and curtains for windows, room transitions;

• The use of lambrequins, tassels and hangers for decorations;
• The presence of a cabinet-box for storing jewelry and gold;
• Numerous decorative pillows made of silk or satin;

• For the sleeping area, it is important to use a screen;
• Vases on the floor and candlesticks are widely used;
• The walls are decorated with paintings in large frames and wrought-iron sconces;

French style with modern decorative elements in living room design

Antique furniture in the interior of a spacious bedroom

• Crystal chandeliers with pendants are hung on the ceilings;
• Bathrooms are decorated with scented candles;
• Original porcelain figurines are installed throughout.

Thus, the choice in favor of French style elements is justified and involves the use of a wide range of details to create a balanced atmosphere.

Flooring and carpets

The French interior of an apartment or house assumes adherence to the principle of practicality, that is, it is created for a long time - many, many years. In this regard, it is important to choose floor coverings that can provide long-term service without replacement. Traditionally, elements must have sufficient rigidity and reliability.

Natural wood floors look very noble

An aged carpet will add a special touch to your interior.

Wooden floors and coatings for them are widely used. It is acceptable to use oriental-style carpets in all tones as coverings, which will add a little more harmonious notes to the space and emphasize the sophisticated interior.

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There are many pre-war houses left in Paris that retain the French aesthetic with their high ceilings, cornices, parquet floors and boiserie panels on the walls. If you are lucky and got such a house, enjoy it, you are lucky! In Russia, such apartments can only be found in old Stalinist houses.

The French understand the value of minimalism and are not afraid of empty space on the walls or floor. Objects of art are important in the room - paintings and sculptures; they can be massive, but it is better in a single copy. Furniture must also “breathe”.

The gap between modern and vintage items helps to bridge the French favorite color in the interior - white. It is very important to choose the right white shade of the walls, at the same time not blue-cold, not too yellow. The right white is right in the middle: a creamy white with a slight pinkish tint.

The rest of the palette is muted, allowing beautiful interior details and decor to attract more attention. Parisians are big fans of monochrome interiors with warm shades - gray, warm brown, linen.

Another important point is the gold accents. This could be a gilded frame that hangs above the fireplace, or the legs of an antique chair, choose to suit your taste.

In the more Provencal version, the color scheme, consisting of soft colors, is more diverse - here there are lavender, blue, soft pink, dusty pink, light lilac, all shades of metal.

Instructions for use

This sophisticated style will appeal to creative and romantic people with delicate taste, as well as to everyone who values ​​aesthetics and convenience.

You can “fit” such an interior into a wide variety of rooms:

• city ​​apartments with high ceilings;
• country houses;
• hotel rooms;
• small cozy cafes.

The exception will be studio apartments. The French prefer a standard layout with separate rooms and corridors.

French style in the bedroom interior

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A cocktail of classics and modernity

Designer Victoria Kharakhashyan is the author of the Parisian style concept

To work in the Parisian style means to engage in synthetic art. And, since our Bureau gathered mainly creative people with an innovative streak, working only in the classics seemed bland, boring and no longer relevant to us.

Living room interior in Parisian style

Modern styles, such as contemporary, hi-tech, loft, sometimes look cold or overly dry and are not suitable for everyone. We combine both: classics and modernity. It makes an amazing cocktail.

Bedroom interior in Parisian style

Classic crystal chandelier in a Parisian style bedroom interior

As a rule, the walls, ceiling and floor are decorated in classics. Furniture, artistic content and textiles are sharply modern. All this is seasoned to taste with Parisian chic and flair. And as in any combination, proportions are important here. We work with them.

Color palette

Parisian interiors are always full of light and air. White is the basic color when decorating a room. Walls, floors, ceilings and furniture - everything can be snow-white, because the French believe that there is never too much white. It’s quite difficult to get by with this color alone, so the French use different shades of it:

• pearl;
• lactic;
• cream;
• pale pink;
• light green;
• light yellow;
• coffee with milk.

French style in the interior of an apartment does not imply an abundance of bright colors. They are usually used only to create accents.

Dark shades, such as brown, gray, and even black, are usually represented in the room by accessories, and less often by furniture.

Light design in French style

French style kitchen

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Finishing facilities

The method of finishing the room depends on the stylistic direction taken as a basis. For example, modern apartments are often decorated with elements of art deco and classicism, while old, historical living spaces with figured parquet floors and high ceilings are usually left as is, only slightly refreshing the surfaces.

Simple, light decoration of the room.

Photo of French style in the interior of a small apartment.

Ceiling

In this case, the French style in the interior implies the implementation of several points:

• Painting or whitewashing as a coating.
• Stucco as decoration.
• Luxurious chandelier in the center of the ceiling.

IMPORTANT! Avoid ceiling beams, multi-level structures and glossy surfaces.

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The ceiling is left white to match the walls.

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The stucco ceiling is a tribute to palace styles.

Walls

One of the features that characterizes the French style in the interior is the abundance of white. Accordingly, walls are usually painted white. The decorations are paintings in luxurious frames or wall niches with installations. Wallpaper with a floral or geometric print is also suitable.

An unobtrusive print on wallpaper in the bedroom.

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Light walls in the interior.

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Original design of the walls in the room.

Floor

As mentioned earlier, rare flooring is the highlight of the style. If necessary, the pattern on the old parquet is polished and varnished. In a modern apartment, parquet boards or laminate are laid on the floor. In rooms where a moisture-resistant coating is needed, mosaic tiles are laid.

Parquet floors always look vintage and expensive.

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Good old boards set the tone for the design.

Lighting and lighting fixtures

French style in the interior allows for a combination of lamps that are very diverse in style, shape and cost. There should be a lot of them in the room. Floor lamps and lamps are placed on bedside tables, in niches, and on tables, near furniture. At the same time, a central chandelier must be hung in the room: pompous and luxurious in the living room, simple and large in the kitchen and bedroom.

Most often, lampshades have fabric upholstery, which is combined with upholstery of upholstered furniture or bedspreads. But glass, plastic, wood and crystal are allowed. The more diverse the lighting fixtures, the more interesting and picturesque the interior looks.

Lamps suitable for French interiors:

Features of space and color scheme

Creative, romantic, beautiful - the French style in the interior has many pleasant characteristics. Its key features are:

• light and airy space;
• a combination of furniture from different eras;
• pastel colors in the design of walls and ceilings;
• the presence of floral, plant and geometric patterns, intricate ornaments;
• additional decorative elements - stucco molding, bas-reliefs, mirrors, frescoes, tapestries;
• the presence of several sources of artificial lighting;
• antique furniture and other vintage furnishings.

In the modern French interior of an apartment, one main tone dominates, which is complemented by several shades. The color scheme for creating French chic in the interior is a romantic neutral palette.

The design uses white and its shades - ash white, ivory, cream, pearl white. Soft pastel colors are also used - light beige, coffee with milk, light gray, sand.

French Provence interiors are characterized by the addition of a slightly brighter palette to the main colors: soft peach, turquoise, pale lilac, pinkish coral.

Photos of interiors in the style of French Provence often contain lavender motifs in the form of decorative decorations: curtains, pillows, lavender-colored dishes, floral arrangements. To help create the same interior and convey the atmosphere of Provence, accessories from the lavender decor collection will help.

Parisian style apartment - what furniture to choose?

You can also emphasize the French style in the interior with the help of technology. A Parisian style room should be filled with furniture known as Louis. These elements imitate Louis's style, which was characterized by wavy lines and rich carvings. French interiors should be complemented by comfortable seating - an efficient sofa would be ideal.

Pay special attention to furniture decorated with marquetry. This is a special decorative technique that involves making an ornament from pieces of wood. The design makes the furniture both elegant and original.

When decorating an apartment in Parisian style, pay special attention to the table and chairs. Choose the size and shape of the dining room according to the size of the room. Consider tables that have slightly bent legs and carvings. Use beautiful chairs with thin backs and upholstered seats with furniture.

French style in the interior - what furniture will highlight it?

• Pay attention to the furniture imitating the style of Louis,
• Take note of the models decorated with marquetry,
• Choose from furniture such as tables with carved legs.

In a Parisian-style apartment, furniture imitating Louis' style will be beautiful

Paints of Parisian interiors

If you ask designers what colors the French style can be used in today’s interiors, then the list will certainly include:

1. Beige.
2. White.
3. Soft pink.
4. Caramel.
5. Pale blue.
6. Pale yellow.
7. Light green.

This does not mean at all that there will be no place for dark shades here. Bronze, brown, gray - they can easily be introduced with furniture and other accessories. But rich shades are used extremely rarely, only when it is necessary to create accent zones - and then only in very measured doses.

white is a traditional color for interior design in the French style

French interiors imply an abundance of light, so you should not try to arrange them in dark, poorly lit spaces. True French people even today try to make their sunny rooms in lilac or their favorite pink tones, although silver and green interiors have been gaining popularity lately.

The combination of colors does not displease French decors. Most often, green, pink and a little gray are used in the background composition. The duo of white and dark blue colors looks original. You can try mixing shades of terracotta with black and diluting the resulting combination with ivory. However, you can experiment with the selection of color variations yourself; the only thing that should not be forgotten is the inadmissibility of sharp contrasts in the French style in the interior.

white blue and gray in the interior of a French living room

The traditional pattern for such decor is a stripe in combination with plant or floral patterns. Golden curls will add a special chic to the finish. When thinking about the background, do not forget about a sense of proportion and try not to overdo it with colorful strokes. Under no circumstances should the drawing dazzle the eyes. Its role in the decor is secondary, that is, it is just a background and nothing more.

Design in the living room

A Provence style living room should have casual luxury. The main “ingredient” in the interior should be disproportionate and curved shapes, for example, a glass sideboard or a sofa with brightly floral upholstery.

The wall and floor, as a rule, have the same tone as parquet and wallpaper.

It is worth remembering that a stucco item is not suitable for decorative style. You can choose wallpaper with flowers that are not small, but even large in size.

French style lighting

Lighting plays a big role in the interior. For the French, a huge chandelier in the middle of the room, kitchen and even bathroom is a must. The chandelier can be a luxurious crystal chandelier with an antique design, or a more modern one with clean lines, depending on your taste.

In addition, in the rooms you can also find many local light sources - candles, candelabra, wall sconces.

French windows

It is impossible to imagine the interior of a French-style apartment or house without windows of the same name. These are, as a rule, floor-to-ceiling windows with many membranes. Their use makes it possible to significantly expand the space, destroying the barrier between the room and the view from the window. We can also talk about creating portal windows, which are also a door. This design would be appropriate for the living room of a private house. The only caveat of such windows is their high cost.

Furniture for a bedroom decorated in French style

Unlike the living room, the bedroom interior is more intimate. The lighting in the bedroom is not so bright, and a feeling of privacy and peace is created with the help of an abundance of textiles. The main subject of the bedroom is the bed.

French design is characterized by beds with wrought-iron headboards painted in light colors - white, cream, lilac or pink. An abundance of textiles in the bed decor is appropriate. This can be a canopy made of light fabric or lace. The bed is covered with a bedspread made of expensive fabric with embroidery and ruffles. Examples in the photo below.

A bedroom wardrobe can be either modern or antique. It is important to maintain general consistency with the style and color scheme of the room. An elegant addition to the bedroom interior will be a dressing table, complemented by an exquisite mirror in a carved frame. Bergere, a low chair in the French style, can also be placed in the bedroom.

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Furniture selection

Modern French style in the interior involves a combination of old and new. That is, it is not at all necessary to buy antique shops and fill the apartment with antique furniture. One item will be enough, which can be played up with completely new furniture.

For example, in the bedroom you can put a massive oak bed with curved legs, made in an antique style, but combine it with modern wardrobes and armchairs.

The French respect themselves and their living space, so they furnish their apartment only with decent things. Furniture must be of adequate quality and elegant design. Curved legs and backs, soft upholstery and sophisticated shapes are what you need to focus on when choosing.

French style in the bedroom interior

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What furniture is suitable for the French style in your interior?

The French interior loves antique furniture and objects with history. Therefore, it is appropriate to place family furniture in an apartment or house. Expensive, high-quality furniture can maintain its magnificent appearance for years, while remaining convenient and comfortable to use.

Bedroom with French style furniture

It is acceptable to restore antique furniture by updating the covering or textile upholstery. Materials for restoration must correspond to the general style of the French interior, both in texture and color.

The French type of interior is distinguished by the fact that it contains pieces of furniture of various styles, materials and textures. Curved cabinet legs, wrought-iron headboards, and high-quality jacquard fabrics on sofas will help create an elegant atmosphere.

Modern furniture can stand next to antique furniture, forming a harmonious ensemble. When choosing furniture, you should not get carried away by the idea of ​​luxury and high cost. The atmosphere of palaces and castles from the era of Louis XV is not appropriate for French-style decor. Everything should look high quality, modest and harmonious.

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Parisian living room - how to arrange it?

You already know the rules of French style, so it's time to plan the layout. A Parisian living room should be symmetrical. If the room is small, place the sofa against the wall and armchairs on both sides. In a slightly larger interior, you can afford to install two sofas.

A French-style living room will look impressive thanks to a sofa with bent legs and a complex back. Wooden elements can be not only brown, but also gold. A Parisian living room will look spectacular if you choose white or gray upholstery. Also look for patterned fabrics and lightweight mint fabrics.

If you prefer a more modern style, choose a chunky beige sofa with short, almost invisible wooden legs. No matter which sofa you choose, choose other seats with a similar style. Footrests, poufs, armchairs must match the color of the sofa and form a single whole with it.

A French-style living room should be enriched with a fireplace. Place a large mirror in a silver frame above it - this will make the living room larger. Place two candles symmetrically on the fireplace. Bet on shimmering models, because the French style in interior design loves splendor.

Living room in French style - how to arrange it?

• Remember symmetry - place two armchairs or two sofas facing each other;
• Choose a sofa with bent legs and an original back;
• Enrich the space with a fireplace,
• Use a mirror in a silver frame as decoration,
• Place two candlesticks that sparkle on the fireplace.

Symmetry is important in Parisian style, its axis can become a large mirror in a gilded frame

Embodiments

This sophisticated style has many interpretations, including:

• luxurious palace style, including elements of Baroque and Empire style;
• excessive baroque style;
• majestic empire style;
• rustic Provence;
• discreet Norman style

Often they intertwine with each other, creating unique interiors in the best traditions of France.

Some of the more popular of these styles are worth talking about in more detail.

French style kitchen

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Classic

This option is universal, suitable for both city apartments and country apartments. The classic French style is very restrained and discreet, preferring calm colors, against which the decor looks especially advantageous. Beige, pistachio, coffee, light blue and soft pink shades are widely used.

An important rule is to maintain smooth transitions from one color to another. The color palette should be well thought out, and the colors should be combined with each other.

In the classic French style, matte and textured surfaces predominate, and stucco decoration is encouraged. Antique or truly antique items add a special charm to the design.

French style in the interior of the apartment

Bright bedroom in French style

The effect of subtle Parisian chic can be achieved with light curtains made of single-color natural fabrics or tulle.

The following accessories will fit perfectly into the overall style:

• DIY decorative elements: embroidery; lace napkins; boxes decorated using decoupage technique;
• mirrors and paintings in gilded frames;
• candlesticks;
• small bouquets in porcelain vases;
• dishes and souvenirs.

If a classic French interior is planned in the kitchen, then the best choice would be a large dining table with gracefully curved legs and a matching set of chairs, ideally upholstered. The design of the kitchen set should be quite open, with shelves on which you can display beautiful dishes and figurines. Work surfaces are usually made of noble materials such as marble or granite.

French style bedroom design

Parquet is not the most profitable solution for a kitchen; it is quite acceptable to replace it with smooth ceramic tiles. Creative people can diversify the interior with wall paintings with a characteristic French landscape.

The French style in the bedroom interior gives the owners every right to experiment with the choice of furniture. Antique or modern items, as well as their combinations, provide considerable scope for imagination. A four-poster bed with a high headboard will look especially luxurious in the bedroom.

A living room in a classic French style involves an abundance of light and space, light colors, elegant upholstered furniture made with elements of carving and forging, high-quality fabrics and materials. The highlight of the living room can be a fireplace, which will become a stylish addition to it, adding comfort and luxury to the surrounding environment.

French style in the bedroom interior

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Decor and accessories

The decorative design of the rooms is the finishing touch that fills the French-style interior design with life. The following are actively used to decorate rooms:

• books (old and new);
• porcelain dishes and figurines;
• fresh flowers in antique vases;
• framed paintings and mirrors;
• tapestries.

Decor of the office-library.

A distinctive feature of the interior is the fireplace. Previously it had a practical function - it filled the room with warmth. Today it is more of a decorative item, creating the spirit of French luxury in a small apartment.

Living room interior with fireplace.

Examples of decorative items that can be used to create a French-style interior:

Decor for creating a French interior

Cozy, soft, non-contrasting decorative items are the best indicator of the good taste of the owners of an apartment with a French-style interior. What decors will complement the look:

• picture in gold frame;
• vintage mirror;
• carved wall clock;
• figurines in the form of angels;
• pillows;
• classic candlesticks;
• photo frames with vintage patterns and carved details;
• antique books on open shelves;
• decorative flowers;
• vintage patterned vases.

A delicate vase will look great. The playful French character is emphasized by porcelain figurines. A good idea for decorating a French interior would be a painting with an original plot.

It is simply impossible to create a French-style environment without all these little details. The main thing is to choose and arrange them correctly.

Here are some tips:

• But add too much decoration. The room should look full, while remaining spacious, airy and bright.
• Try to choose decor in the same style. If you put openwork frames with photographs, then it is no longer worth using other photo frames, for example, in a modern style.
• Maintain a single color accent in accessories. You should not add several colors at once; it is better to choose one main one and shades close to it.
• Don't use too bright colors. French style in the interior values ​​sophistication and elegance.

Romance of France in your home

French style in the interior is, first of all, romantic comfort and sophisticated chic. For this reason, it is often chosen for restaurants and cafes. Try this style for decorating an apartment, a house, or even one of the rooms, for example, a kitchen or hallway.

It is gratifying that the idea of ​​creating an interior with French charm does not require a complete renovation of the room and furniture. Some things can be repainted and distressed, giving old items a new start.

By the way, such unusual decorative elements can often be seen in cafes. Go to a beautifully decorated cafe or restaurant in a similar style and look for ideas for your home.

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Classic French style

Note that this style is one of the most successful options for decorating the kitchen, bedroom and living room of a small private house. Just like Provençal country, the classic French style in the interior does not strive to look brand new. On the contrary, he casually tells the story of the creation of the room's design - antique chairs, grandmother's necklace on a stand, a fresh, careless bouquet in an elegant vase.

French interiors like colors that are discreet; against their background, the decor looks especially advantageous.