Many couples choose the french country look because it combines the comfort styles of the English country home, while adding some softer colors and whimsical details. Many french country sideboards and buffet tables are being re-purposed in new ways as flat screens take up less room, and entry ways are bigger accommodating larger storage pieces. The "shabby chic" gal who is willing to put in the extra time painting a vintage buffet is spending less money and getting more bang for their dollar. The 1950s was a time period where many french inspired rococo and Louis furniture was mass produced. Today, most of those pieces are again coming out of grandmas home and making their way into the thrift stores and ebay where a person can pick up that french piece, and work it into their decor and it looks up to date. Check out some of the natural wood french country looks, as well as my painted site to get more ideas on a possible furniture make over.
French Buffet Charles & Faudree French Country Living
French Country Kitchen Kristen Buckinham Interiors Photo Credit Mudrick
French Country Tall Ladder Back Chairs
French Country Dining Robbie Caponetto
Country Living Dining Room
Traditional Home
There are quite a lot of options for dressing up your dining room. Think about a buffet, a china cabinet, or a large mirror with a coordinating floral arrangment that works with your paint finish or wallpaper. There are many ideas of inspiration. If you already have a set china pattern work off that pattern to get your over all scheme for your room.
Photo Credit Mudrick French Chairs
Jean Allsopp Stylist Lisa Powell
French Country Swedish Picture Credit to Euro Antique Market
