Good morning!! If you have been following my blog for any reasonable amount of time, you know I am totally enamored with?all things French. Particularly French decor, French architecture, French colors, French history. And then there is of course the gastronomic world of French food. Oh and the gorgeous language of France. And how could I leave out French fashion!! You get my point, every thing about France is just heavenly at least in my humble opinion and there are TOO MANY to list them all! ?French decor is a huge inspiration to me and will continue to be as we finally move into the stages of planning out the decor for our new French inspired home.
I appreciate all aspects of French design from the most rustic, farm/country look that is so popular today all the way to the most formal and opulent castle worthy decadence (though not for me personally). Much to their credit, the French have great design nailed!
?I have a huge collection of photos, way too many to put into one post but today is my ode to all the fabulousness that is French. Whether its a French chair, or a certain color palette, gorgeous paneling in a French style, whatever it might be that struck me, here is some of the inspiration I have gotten from beautiful French decor. What are your thoughts? Are you a fellow Francophile or do you like just bits and pieces? Is there any French influence in your home? Love to know!
You know I love this space, just look at my header! Kitchen bath ideas
Always love this French feeling kitchen, Traditional Home
GORGEOUS entry hall……John Bobbit
French perfection! Charles Faudree
David Easton perfected this fabulous French drawing room but made it very inviting while elegant at the same time
Whats more French than a settee in French toile? Pierre Deux
Love the rustic but very sophisticated French vibe here, Barry Dixon
Cathy Kincaid designed this fabulous French boudoir
Love this old world delicate French setting, Southern Accents
Another stunning French room by David Easton
Stunning vision in French decor, love the neutral richness. Things that inspire
Fabulous and French, Betty Lou Phillips
Soft muted palette in this charming French sitting area, Shannon Bowers
The master of French decor himself, Charles Faudree
Nothing like a gorgeous armoire ?next to a fabulous French chair..littlefrenchgardenspot
Betty Burgess designed this rustic French kitchen, stunning!
Sumptuous master bedroom, Barry Dixon
Gorgeous pair of French beds grace this beautiful bedroom, Marshall Watson
Love the idea of a french settee being used as part of the seating at this dining table
Beautiful elegant French kitchen, love the light and dark, Eva designs
Always loved this fabulous dining room…French and fabulous! Southern Accents
Karyl Paxton designed this beautiful space, love the touches of orange…..
We all know this kitchen well by now but its worth including! Michelle Allman
Beautiful country French dining room, Patrick Dunne
Charles Faudree upholstered the walls with fabric in this decadent master bathroom
Shannon Bowers designed this beautiful and elegant pale foyer
Love this country French kitchen, it is super elegant but so cozy at the same time!
Always loved this hallway/foyer! Southern Accents
One of my favorites, love?this French feeling dining room..so elegant! Cathy Kincaid
Love a delicate french chair in a bathroom, Joe Minton
Always loved this elegant very French room, love the mantle, Things that inspire
Gorgeous French bed is done with beautiful vintage feeling linens, Country French
This just oozes French appeal! Betty Lou Phillips
When you have a French room with paneling this gorgeous you don’t need to do much!
Love a feminine French chair as an accent in a bathroom, House Beautiful
Always loved this beautiful room by Charles Faudree
Painted and glazed cabinetry in a beautiful soft green accented with reds, Michelle Allman
John Bobbitt designed this dreamy French bedroom!
How elegant is this fabulous library!! Things that inspire
A beautiful resting place, Lisa Cohen
Always loved an understated porch like this one with an assortment of French pale furniture
Fabulous sumptuous suite bathed in neutral splendor, Barry Dixon
And just a little recap. Many thanks for bearing wtih me as I feel out my OCD tendencies and get my “jollys” doing these little mosaics. The day will come when I will tire of them and move onto some other little project but until then……..
So what are your thoughts on French decor? Is it a like or a love? Do you have any French influences in your own home or a particular look or element you love? Would love to know. Hope you have a great day…Au?revior!
Yes, like you, we do think that the French have such style. And here, once again, we are spoiled for choice. But, in particular, our eyes have been taken with the lovely Conversation Piece upholstered with such daring in Chinese Yellow with navy trim. Additionally, we covet that pretty ‘chair’ which we spied tucked into a bathroom.Perfect!
I do love all things French! In my own home, I have a 19th century French daybed in my living room that I just adore. Big colorful pillows on it, make it a perfect place to curl up with a magazine or book.
Thank you for the birthday wishes, Tina!! xo Elizabeth
This post was such a treat! I am an incurable Francophile and have lots of French touches in my home. In my second life I am going to live in a farmhouse in Provence. Its hard to choose but I think my favourite pics are the David Easton drawing room and the Betty Burgess kitchen. Have a lovely day x Sharon
Can David Easton do wrong? I am totally in love with his warm, beautiful interiors. I also love my all time favorite bathroom by Betty Lou Phillips! Hope that you are having a great week, Tina. Teresa xoxo
I love it all, I’m hard pressed picking just one thing or room! The French have a saying that you must buy like you’re rich and wear like you’re poor, in other words, buy the most luxurious thing you can afford and make it last. They have good furniture so durable that it is passed down from one generation to the next, and their closets contain very carefully chosen garments that work hard and can be mixed several ways, unlike us in North America where too often quantity trumps quality.
Good morning Tina! I love the French design but honestly I don’t think I have any influences in my home right now. Actually I take that back… my dining room table is of a French design! I bought it years ago from the Macy’s clearance center for $300 and it’s solid wood.
French design is just our cup of tea! We adore all of the elements of French design. Can’t get enough of the Betty Lou Phillips bathroom. The Michelle Allman dining area was the inspiration for Renee’s dining area. Beautiful post! Wishing you a wonderful day.
I am a big francophile myself Tina, and I was captivated by those round painted headboards by Watson! Gorgeous! I have quite a few of Betty Lou Phillips’ books and enjoy her high end fench style of decorating too, even though I prefer a cottage approach for myself. Great post again!!
I’ve always loved the quirky, whimsical french things. I especially love chinoiserie, the french take on asian. The French just have that je ne sais quoi that is hard to pin point. It’s so French! Great images as usual… I know your house will fit right in with them soon 🙂 Hope you are enjoying your summer!!
Oooh, what an amazing lot of loveliness to gaze upon, it definitely brightens the rainy morning. While not exactly what anyone would call a Francophile, I do love just about everything that I see from Charles Faudree. I have long been fond of Pierre Deux, what a splendid talent for translating pattern to textiles and other surfaces!
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful styles, happy Tuesday to you. 🙂 tp
Such beautiful examples of french design! It’s such an elegant and timeless decorating style. The only downside is, there’s no easy way to achieve the look on a budget 🙁 ! Great post – thanks for sharing!
Tina- Wonderful photos (as always) and, while I love all things French, I just have bits and pieces. We have a waterfront home so my decorating is a nod towards that too! Hugs- Diana
I love these rooms you’ve shared. I like a few French things to mix with my oriental and Eng. style…love the eclectic!! I enjoyed looking at such beautiful decor. Hugs, FABBY
Gorgeous images!! I love french decor. We call my mom French Grandma because she loves all things french, but didn’t want to be called grandma when my son was born. We joked that if it was french she would like it, hence the nickname, which has stuck. My poor kid is going to be so confused.
ok.. I think I got most of the drool off…Goodness… how is one ever to decide?? I still love the Michelle Allman kitchen…also the rustic…and that French settee? ok… more drool….. Smiles~ Cat
Absolutely adore French Armoires and chairs and linen. These rooms are magnifique…and so in tune with what I am planning for my new bedroom. Those copper pots have me in flutter mode as well! I do have some French influence in my home as well as Italian. would love to work the harvest in France and visit Provence again…
LOVED the photos! What I always love about french decor are the light fixtures. The chandeliers are always stunning and usually vintage which makes it all the better. I am so drawn to the lighting! Thanks Tina! xo~ Karen
This post has me dreaming AGAIN! I can always count on you to bring some serious beauty and inspiration into my day! I love French decor and have incorporated more and more into my home. I just bought a pair of antique bergere chairs that I am having redone and have a stunning linen fabric that I am using they will go in my sitting room for my master bedroom. Very French and this is my favorite style, not too formal, not too rustic but just right:) David Easton and Charles Faudree have perfected this look so beautifully. I will definitely be coming back here to visit this post again! Susan
I’m wondering…how do you incorporate the testosterone into your home design? Being the only gal I’ve had to scale back on the chandeliers, etc. I love french kitchens though. My favorite look is the black and white marble floors although I know they aren’t cozy. Unfortunately, I’ll probably never have a kitchen that large to have to worry about it. Hubby could always have a butler’s pantry off the man cave and leave me to my fabulous kitchen floor. lol!
I did the French influence in our second last house, with lots of grey, beige and white, with plenty of pewter and a bit of black, lots of white limewashed furniture and heavy plain linens and pretty toiles. Now have moved into a more American influence. But we travel to France often, my husband is the Francophile in the family, but I prefer Spain I think and love Spanish food and lifestyle. These photos are amazing though.
I, like you, love all things french. A french settee is one of my favorite pieces of furniture and I keep trying to find the perfect space. These images are fabulous, as always!!
I have a marvelous French settee as part of the seating at my kitchen table & I love it! Then, I have a feminine French chair at my desk in the master bedroom & another style/shape French chair over in the sitting area for reading, taking a cup of tea, etc. I once was an devoted Anglophile, but more and more I’m becoming a Francophile. I do, however, like to mix styles & periods.
French – just the word says it all! My children have French blood due to my husband’s heritage, so I DO love all things French, especially the French pieces that we have inherited. When you are ready for the decorative accessories for your glorious home, I hope you will visit Sallea Antiques for a French box or two – all are glorious and worthy of a table at Versailles! P.S. My header on my blog is oh so French! as well.
Definitely a love for me! We just ordered a French settee for our breakfast nook, and I’m hunting for the perfect vintage table to go with and plan to add a couple Louis chairs. Can’t wait to retreat to my cozy French nook for morning coffee!
I definitely believe that the love of French decor is universal! Seems if we don’t completely love all of it, we can certainly find “something” that makes our heart skip a beat! For me, it’s an obsession! Thank you for being a partner in crime! LOL!
I do I do love French decor. My home has a traditional french feel and moves deeper into it each year. Colors for sure blues, beiges, ivory, gray, lavender, yellows, periwinkle blue, brass etc.
Really what’s not to like about it’s gracefullness, historic, relaxed, fresh, muted colors, lavenders, crocheted lace, linen, flax muslin, oranges, coffee and chocolates!
Love Betty Lou Phillips design books too they ooze French appeal and this Bette wishes she could step into the pages of those books and live there too…lol!
Hi Tina, what a wonderful post! I love France and the language, too. ANd I love French elements in the interior. I love to stay in hotels with a French look also!!! That Eva Designs kitchen, light and dark, is so my taste!!! Beautiful! Have a lovely evening my friend 🙂
Beautiful inspiration! Thank you! LOVE everything French also. If I had to chose it would definitely be David Easton’s drawing room hands down..and the french paneled room..AMAZING! can’t wait to see your finished home…
You have the most amazingly great collection of images. Yes, I love French design…partly from growing up with them and then from living in France. I don’t like things too frou frou though…the beachy side of me. Another lovely post! How do you do it?
If anyone didn’t love french decor before now they are to surely love it with all these amazing images you put together, as always! My favorite is french decor mixed in contemporary. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos, I always look forward to visiting your site.
Good luck with your home. It looks like you are off to a great start. I live in between in Paris and the Loire Valley, and I too love everything French. That is why I started my own blog, Fabulous French Finds. You might like it since you love French design, and presumably antiques. http://www.fabulousfrenchfinds.com
I am happy to see ur blogs I like ur houses is super and made very suprise to me..Great job! Ur chair , room ,kicthen,hall are really nice to see………….. House Australia
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I LOve Your beautiful post like this one! I love French interiors and this post does NOT disappoint!
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I love a little bit of French decor mixed with some more modern elements etc…I love how French pieces add a touch of feminine charm to any space.
Hello Tina:
C’est magnifique!
Yes, like you, we do think that the French have such style. And here, once again, we are spoiled for choice. But, in particular, our eyes have been taken with the lovely Conversation Piece upholstered with such daring in Chinese Yellow with navy trim. Additionally, we covet that pretty ‘chair’ which we spied tucked into a bathroom.Perfect!
I do love all things French! In my own home, I have a 19th century French daybed in my living room that I just adore. Big colorful pillows on it, make it a perfect place to curl up with a magazine or book.
Thank you for the birthday wishes, Tina!!
xo Elizabeth
This post was such a treat! I am an incurable Francophile and have lots of French touches in my home. In my second life I am going to live in a farmhouse in Provence. Its hard to choose but I think my favourite pics are the David Easton drawing room and the Betty Burgess kitchen. Have a lovely day x Sharon
Goor Morning, Tina!
So nice to wake up for a beautiful post like this one! I love French interiors and this post does NOT disappoint! It’s dreamy!
I hope you have a beautiful and fun day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
the ‘betty lou’ kithen
and the 2nd kitchen are wonderful.
also….’dixon’s’ room is fabulous.
you have some big file on the ‘french inspired ‘
rooms.
love them all
xxx
I’m drooling. I love French decor and Charles Faudree…my mom has a ton of his books and I used to poor over them as a little girl.
I love that Barry Dixon bedroom! French is very popular in Texas. I love the light, fresh look and one of my favorite things….toile!
Can David Easton do wrong? I am totally in love with his warm, beautiful interiors. I also love my all time favorite bathroom by Betty Lou Phillips!
Hope that you are having a great week, Tina.
Teresa
xoxo
I love it all, I’m hard pressed picking just one thing or room! The French have a saying that you must buy like you’re rich and wear like you’re poor, in other words, buy the most luxurious thing you can afford and make it last. They have good furniture so durable that it is passed down from one generation to the next, and their closets contain very carefully chosen garments that work hard and can be mixed several ways, unlike us in North America where too often quantity trumps quality.
I love French decor, and I can always count on you to display lovely examples of it.
Good morning Tina! I love the French design but honestly I don’t think I have any influences in my home right now. Actually I take that back… my dining room table is of a French design! I bought it years ago from the Macy’s clearance center for $300 and it’s solid wood.
French design is just our cup of tea! We adore all of the elements of French design. Can’t get enough of the Betty Lou Phillips bathroom. The Michelle Allman dining area was the inspiration for Renee’s dining area. Beautiful post! Wishing you a wonderful day.
I am a big francophile myself Tina, and I was captivated by those round painted headboards by Watson! Gorgeous! I have quite a few of Betty Lou Phillips’ books and enjoy her high end fench style of decorating too, even though I prefer a cottage approach for myself. Great post again!!
I like a few French influences, not too fussy, just a touch.
I’ve always loved the quirky, whimsical french things. I especially love chinoiserie, the french take on asian. The French just have that je ne sais quoi that is hard to pin point. It’s so French!
Great images as usual… I know your house will fit right in with them soon 🙂
Hope you are enjoying your summer!!
Oooh, what an amazing lot of loveliness to gaze upon, it definitely brightens the rainy morning. While not exactly what anyone would call a Francophile, I do love just about everything that I see from Charles Faudree. I have long been fond of Pierre Deux, what a splendid talent for translating pattern to textiles and other surfaces!
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful styles, happy Tuesday to you. 🙂
tp
Such beautiful examples of french design! It’s such an elegant and timeless decorating style. The only downside is, there’s no easy way to achieve the look on a budget 🙁 !
Great post – thanks for sharing!
Oh Tina, so much eye candy, I do love touches of french design. I did not realize how often checks are used and I do love checks!!! Kathysue
I adore all things French….your photos are a feast for my eyes! Every image is fantastic!
Tina- Wonderful photos (as always) and, while I love all things French, I just have bits and pieces. We have a waterfront home so my decorating is a nod towards that too! Hugs- Diana
I love these rooms you’ve shared. I like a few French things to mix with my oriental and Eng. style…love the eclectic!! I enjoyed looking at such beautiful decor. Hugs, FABBY
Gorgeous images!! I love french decor. We call my mom French Grandma because she loves all things french, but didn’t want to be called grandma when my son was born. We joked that if it was french she would like it, hence the nickname, which has stuck. My poor kid is going to be so confused.
That Southern Accents foyer is one of my all time faves…it’s truly amazing!!!
WOW. Nice images. I love the french twin beds. Those are my favorites today.
ok.. I think I got most of the drool off…Goodness… how is one ever to decide?? I still love the Michelle Allman kitchen…also the rustic…and that French settee?
ok… more drool…..
Smiles~
Cat
Absolutely adore French Armoires and chairs and linen. These rooms are magnifique…and so in tune with what I am planning for my new bedroom. Those copper pots have me in flutter mode as well! I do have some French influence in my home as well as Italian. would love to work the harvest in France and visit Provence again…
Veronica
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ps: pardon the anon….only way I can comment…
LOVED the photos! What I always love about french decor are the light fixtures. The chandeliers are always stunning and usually vintage which makes it all the better. I am so drawn to the lighting!
Thanks Tina!
xo~
Karen
The David Easton room is to die for! I just bookmarked this post. Every day my style moves a little more this way. Love this post!
Stacy
This post has me dreaming AGAIN!
I can always count on you to bring
some serious beauty and inspiration
into my day! I love French decor and
have incorporated more and more into
my home. I just bought a pair of antique
bergere chairs that I am having redone and
have a stunning linen fabric that I am using
they will go in my sitting room for my
master bedroom. Very French and this is
my favorite style, not too formal, not too rustic
but just right:)
David Easton and Charles Faudree have perfected
this look so beautifully. I will definitely be coming
back here to visit this post again!
Susan
I’m wondering…how do you incorporate the testosterone into your home design? Being the only gal I’ve had to scale back on the chandeliers, etc. I love french kitchens though. My favorite look is the black and white marble floors although I know they aren’t cozy. Unfortunately, I’ll probably never have a kitchen that large to have to worry about it. Hubby could always have a butler’s pantry off the man cave and leave me to my fabulous kitchen floor. lol!
Bonjour Tina,
I lean to more of the rustic French influence. I do own some Limoge China. I am half French ! But as far as decor just a touch..
I did the French influence in our second last house, with lots of grey, beige and white, with plenty of pewter and a bit of black, lots of white limewashed furniture and heavy plain linens and pretty toiles. Now have moved into a more American influence. But we travel to France often, my husband is the Francophile in the family, but I prefer Spain I think and love Spanish food and lifestyle. These photos are amazing though.
I, like you, love all things french. A french settee is one of my favorite pieces of furniture and I keep trying to find the perfect space. These images are fabulous, as always!!
I totally adore french too, love that blue room!
x
Maria
I have always loved French Country decor and swoon over anything and everything toille!
I have a marvelous French settee as part of the seating at my kitchen table & I love it! Then, I have a feminine French chair at my desk in the master bedroom & another style/shape French chair over in the sitting area for reading, taking a cup of tea, etc. I once was an devoted Anglophile, but more and more I’m becoming a Francophile. I do, however, like to mix styles & periods.
THanks for the French Design Overload above…
The spaces are just lovely,
so much inspiration.
I can’t get enough of French chairs and settee.
I could look at images like these all day! A style where elegance and casualness (is that a word?) flow seamlessly from one room to the next!
French – just the word says it all! My children have French blood due to my husband’s heritage, so I DO love all things French, especially the French pieces that we have inherited. When you are ready for the decorative accessories for your glorious home, I hope you will visit Sallea Antiques for a French box or two – all are glorious and worthy of a table at Versailles! P.S. My header on my blog is oh so French! as well.
i think french style perfectly suits you 🙂
i can lean towards other influences for decor, but my mom loves it so it’s always felt like home to me!
Definitely a love for me! We just ordered a French settee for our breakfast nook, and I’m hunting for the perfect vintage table to go with and plan to add a couple Louis chairs. Can’t wait to retreat to my cozy French nook for morning coffee!
Fabulous French – Fabulous Post again, Tina!
Heartily greetings from the Périgord,
karin
I definitely believe that the love of French decor is universal! Seems if we don’t completely love all of it, we can certainly find “something” that makes our heart skip a beat! For me, it’s an obsession! Thank you for being a partner in crime! LOL!
Tina,
I do I do love French decor. My home has a traditional french feel and moves deeper into it each year. Colors for sure blues, beiges, ivory, gray, lavender, yellows, periwinkle blue, brass etc.
Really what’s not to like about it’s gracefullness, historic, relaxed, fresh, muted colors, lavenders, crocheted lace, linen, flax muslin, oranges, coffee and chocolates!
Love Betty Lou Phillips design books too they ooze French appeal and this Bette wishes she could step into the pages of those books and live there too…lol!
Bette
Hi Tina, what a wonderful post! I love France and the language, too. ANd I love French elements in the interior. I love to stay in hotels with a French look also!!! That Eva Designs kitchen, light and dark, is so my taste!!! Beautiful! Have a lovely evening my friend 🙂
Kristin xoxo’s
Beautiful inspiration! Thank you! LOVE everything French also. If I had to chose it would definitely be David Easton’s drawing room hands down..and the french paneled room..AMAZING! can’t wait to see your finished home…
The french style is so elaborate and romantic!
xo,
amanda
oh my …
this post its absolutely amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!
its genius, love the style !
santiroyalhome.blogspot.com
in a week time I will be sourcing this beauties in France. Can not wait.
Love Shanon Bowers entry.
X
Viera
VT Interiors Blog
Beautiful!!!
I am so in love with betty’s rustic kitchen! i can’t stand it! i’d move in as is…
You have the most amazingly great collection of images. Yes, I love French design…partly from growing up with them and then from living in France. I don’t like things too frou frou though…the beachy side of me. Another lovely post! How do you do it?
If anyone didn’t love french decor before now they are to surely love it with all these amazing images you put together, as always! My favorite is french decor mixed in contemporary. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos, I always look forward to visiting your site.
Sherry
Good luck with your home. It looks like you are off to a great start. I live in between in Paris and the Loire Valley, and I too love everything French. That is why I started my own blog, Fabulous French Finds. You might like it since you love French design, and presumably antiques. http://www.fabulousfrenchfinds.com
I am happy to see ur blogs I like ur houses is super and made very suprise to me..Great job!
Ur chair , room ,kicthen,hall are really nice to see…………..
House Australia
Nice home d?cor ideas! Color combination is very effective and attractive. Wood work is good. I really appreciate these ideas.
wow amazing my friend, I Love French and Je Suis French
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Goor Morning, Tina!
I LOve Your beautiful post like this one! I love French interiors and this post does NOT disappoint!
I Mostly Love YOur Kitchen decor and French Bedroom u r used most beautiful color in both of them.
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