Let your thoughts float to thoughts of fairy tales and timeless design with these French Country Decor Ideas.

French country style is the perfect embodiment of shabby chic. It balances antique and rustic architectural elements with feminine elegance and refined design. The result is a cozy, welcoming French farmhouse with an elegant yet livable style. 

The mix of the contrasting elements creates a space that isn’t too shabby and masculine, but it isn’t too pretentious and unapproachable either. Get inspired by these French country design ideas.

1. French Country Living and Sitting Room

When decorating your living room, start by choosing furniture. You want to keep a muted and more subtle color palette. Think lots of white, tans, pale pink, pale blue, and cream. An exception would be vintage or antique furniture. Although, you can always opt for painted furniture if you want to keep the color palette uniform.

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Place a large rug on the floor in a light color. It could have a subtle or aged look for a little rustic charm. Then place a couch and a couple of high backed armchairs on it. A coffee table in the canter will complete the rustic living room look.

Don’t forget to hang the curtains. They could be soft white linen, but this may be too much white in the space. Instead, get creative with the fabric to add a bit of color and texture to the room. A pale burlap paired with soft white linen can keep the window treatment light but also add texture and subtle glow to the room. For a bolder look, consider a toile or a flower-patterned fabric.

Every good French country cottage has at least one armoire. You might place one in your living room. If you find a large one, you can convert it into your TV stand or entertainment center. Or you could use it as a display case for your collectibles, movies, or books.

Finish the space with some decorative accents such as a candle holder hung on the wall or vases with fresh cut flowers.

2. French Country Bedroom

The centerpiece of your French country bedroom should be your bed. Wrought iron or worn wood are the ideal bed frame material choices. If you opt for wood, look for a bed frame with a large vintage inspired headboard with lots of detailed carving. Elegantly curved and carved legs are a must, as well.