~French Flair~

There is something so romantic about this picture. I love all of the elements. It has the perfect blend of an upscale room, while still adding touches of whimsy. The antique armoire and Louis chair add formality to the space, while the iron coffee table and architectural pillar bring in a whimsical garden touch and balance out the heaviness of the other pieces. I also love the natural light that floods this space. This room is pure perfection…

(left) What a gorgeous antique French mirror! The architectural details and scrolled elements are just beautiful and the color fits the space perfectly. It is a little creamier than the white walls, adding a slight contrast and making it really stand out. (right) This picture reminds me of a sidewalk cafe in France. The wood and iron folding table and chairs are so charming and the built-in is so beautiful. If you look at the top you can see a leaded glass detail which is just stunning. Built-ins are one of my favorite details to find in a home. They add instant character.

This is a bedroom that I could stay in all day! The wall color is a soothing gray which is just slightly richer than the bedding. It also ties in with the headboard, drapery and the cushion on the built-in window seat. I like how they added some contrast by choosing the damask pattern which has the gray, but also has the cream color which is also seen in the mirror, chandelier, pillows, sheets and other small accents in the room.

(left) This bathroom is pure luxury! Although it’s overall color is white, there are details that still make it an inviting retreat. The architectural panels on either side of the windows and the richness of the chandelier give this space an elegant, worldly feel. And the tub itself is a piece of art. (right) This is a great idea of dividing a space while still maintaining an overall open feel. It really looks like a piece of furniture instead of a room divider. It is functional, as well as beautiful and those, to me are the two most important things to accomplish in creating great design!

The slightly creamy/yellow tone of the fireplace makes it an instant focal point to this Living Room, not only because it is centered in the space, but because the wall color is muted and therefore makes the fireplace “pop”. The room is also very well balanced. The fabric on the couch and the chairs are light, while there are touches of dark, rich colors found on the stool, table, chandelier, curtain rods and beams. It’s overall feel is very formal and elegant.

I feel that there are so many different ways to design a French inspired room and I have pictured quite a few different spaces, all that I feel have French flair!