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Some Helpful Guidelines To Design French Country Family Room


French country decorating is informal and comfortable, and the rural French family room is destined for recreation, family gatherings and long conversations near the fireplace. But you don't need to move to Provence to feel the French countryside. You could recreate it by using French country in your family room, and have a gathering place that feels cozy, warm and homely.

French country decorating is rustic, yet with a simple elegance. Color schemes tend to compliment and bring to mind the gardens and countryside, and space is utilized carefully to keep things cozy, but organized. There is no one right way to make use of French country decor, but here are a few guidelines to get you in progress.

Furniture
Furniture in the French country family room appeals people to live in and get relaxed. Generally, there will be one large piece, such as a gently worn armoire, complimented by smaller items like a table and ladderback chair, storage trunk, or bookcases. Seating is casual, with antique upholstered chairs often mixed with a comfortable, more contemporary sofa.

You could recreate this look by selecting a large, soft sofa in a warm color. You can cover an existing sofa with a plain slipcover, and drape quilts or throws overtop. Fill the sofa with comfy throw pillows which have French country decor motifs, like bumblebees or toile. Polished, stained or whitewashed wooden frame chairs, with complimentary fabrics, put in additional seating. Add a rustic, low coffee table or an ottoman, and a slightly traditional cabinet, armoire or buffet.

Floors
Wall to wall carpeting is generally not perceived in French country decorating. Floors are normally wood, stone or natural tile. A mixture of old, new, patterned and plain rugs add warmth to the floors and help to define the space. If you do want a big rug or carpet, choose one made from natural material such as sisal or coir.

Accessories
Wrought iron chandeliers and lamps add rustic light. Traditional items, such as old trunks, may be used as decorative items or as side tables. A large, ornate mirror, hung opposite the window, will reflect the outdoor light into the room and generate a feel of space. Antique garden tools, multicolored earthenware pottery, candles, wooden roosters, sunflowers and books fill the shelves and add interest. French country decor evokes the things you would observe while wandering through Provence, hence visualize natural materials and outdoor motifs.

Above all, French country decorating is rustic, warm and inviting, with relaxation and family comfort in mind. An eclectic combination of old and new, patterned and simple, neutral and bright tones and natural textures all combine to create a family room that appears casually graceful and is the wonderful background to both curl up and read a book, and entertain family and friends. Relax with it!

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