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We can learn these furnishing trends from the French
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Not only in terms of fashion, but also when it comes to decoration, the individuality of our neighbors can hardly be overlooked. Stylish vintage furnishings give your home a unique look – we’re happy to take a look. We have for you the styles that cannot be missing in the French interior.
Paris – the city of styles is not only hard to beat when it comes to fashion, even when it comes to furnishings, the taste of the French is simply unique. French furnishing and decoration gives the room the perfect vintage look that is romantic and cozy combined with a bit of playfulness. In this sense, inspiration comes at just the right time.
The trend colors green and blue as well as pastel colors are particularly popular again this summer. This is also reflected in the French interior. Decorations are colourful, lots of flowers add colorful accents and gold and wood bring out the vintage effect. So what are the decorations that definitely cannot be missing?
flowers, flowers, flowers
When it comes to the French interior design style, flowers cannot be overlooked in a variety of ways. Dried flowers or fresh flowers in colorful, unusual vases provide color and freshness in the room. A bit like “more is more” you often see wallpapers with floral patterns. In order to fill the empty corners of the room, house plants such as Monstera plants, strilitzia or ivy are also suitable, in line with the French style.
Golden accents are THE vintage effect
What should definitely not be missing in French furnishings are golden vintage mirrors. Whether they are hung up or simply leaned against the wall, they have become indispensable as a decoration in the room. This is exactly how golden candlesticks and chandeliers bring out the desired vintage look. At flea markets or maybe even in your grandparents’ and parents’ basement, you can definitely still discover some treasures that would look very classy in a modern room.
The mix of wood tone and white
Having all pieces of furniture in white is rare in French interior design. In keeping with the vintage flair, the dining table and chairs or wardrobes are mostly in a natural wood tone. Simply polished wood or rattan furniture bring calm to the room. But the mixture also makes a difference, because you can see more and more pieces of furniture with fabric, such as a bed or sofa in plain white. Here, too, trendy pieces of furniture from the 80s are welcome again.
Take a look in the basement, you might still find one or the other piece of furniture from earlier times – “Make new from old” can also be implemented well in the decoration.
Different shapes as eye-catchers
When you look at the typical French decorations, you always notice different shapes. Clay vases in a wide variety of shapes and colors or twisted or bent candlesticks are eye-catchers when it comes to decoration.
Pictures and works of art adorn the walls
With the French: inside, the right art should not be missing in the facility. The theme of flowers is a popular theme here, because one often sees canvases with still lifes of flowers. The liveliness in the room is guaranteed again and again by photos or retro pictures and is not forgotten in the French style. In addition to large works, the French also like to keep their paintings small and place them on shelves or hang them together on the walls at different levels.
Books everywhere
Books look vintage, but by no means old-fashioned. Entire shelves full of books adorn the French-style walls. Stacked books are often placed for decoration, but above all they are used as side tables or bedside tables. Why not just think practically when the shelves are already full of stories?
Table books are also the perfect decoration – also for the French: inside. They create a sense of order and style on the table or on the shelves.
Squiggly patterns as an accent of romance
Ornate patterns are also typically French. They support the style of romance and passion. These are often seen on furniture covered with fabric, such as armchairs or sofas. Flourishes can also be seen again and again on the ceilings, because the vintage effect is clearly emphasized by the stucco on the ceiling.
White bedding provides contrast
A French-style bed couldn’t look more modern than with plain white bed linen. A simple duvet cover simply looks cozy and warm and fits perfectly into a colorful and lively room. This is also much more effective when large objects such as a bed are kept in the basic color tone.
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