In order to style your home in the French country way, you need to follow a few simple guidelines.  This article will make French country interior decorating easy for you and have your home set up in no time.  To get a genuine French country style look to your home will require work, but if you take the steps to do it the right way you will have it done quickly and inexpensively.

Steps to French Country Interior Decorating

The first steps to French country interior decorating is to make sure the room you are setting up is completely clean and clear of everything, an empty room will make the best canvas.  Once you have your room cleaned out you are ready to set up the architectural features in the French country way.  Start with the walls and any exposed floor beams by distressing them a bit. 

For wood, rub down with a slightly rough sandpaper to get down to the bare wood then stain it slightly.  Walls need to be a little distressed as well and maybe a little uneven.  Plaster and some older looking wallpaper might be the ticket, but do not be afraid to experiment.  The basic style should look a bit rough around the edges with contrasting dark woods and lighter plaster walls. 

Once this is ready and you have your canvas in place, you can truly begin French country interior decorating.  Take the time to find items that will go well with each other in the room, but do not be overly concerned that they are exact match.  An eclectic look is apart of French country interior decorating as much as worn chic.  Typical items found in French country interior decorating include roosters, fleur de lei’s, olives, grapes, cheeses, as well as fine wines.  Decorate the room with motifs, posters, and examples of these to bring out the French country style.  

Furniture should be simple and plain, yet comfortable and not totally worn out.  A little rough around the edges is fine but something that looks like it was pulled out of a dumpster is right out.   Lighting can be candles or simple lamps, perhaps even a nice hanging lamp, but modern stand lamps and track lighting should be avoided.  Try to keep your French country interior decorating as close to authentic French style as possible.  Many items that work well in the French country style can be found at garage sales and antique stores so frequent them often to continue updating your look.  I hope this has helped you to design your home in the French country style.

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