The Look of French Country
Decorating your home French Country style doesn’t have to be expensive. The style is casual and welcoming, using a lot of natural materials such as rustic wood, stone floors and wrought iron. Dark woods that are low-gloss and natural looking, are often used for, and can easily be found in thrift shops. Choose fabrics that follow the vivid colors of the countryside, such as red, blue, green, yellow and gold. Toile, a fabric with a white, cream or yellow background adorned with pictures in a single contrasting color, such as red, blue, black or green, is the fabric most often used in French Country. Accessories that feature animals or nature scenes are most often used in French Country. Roosters, in particular, are associated with French country and is a major motif. Fresh flowers like lavender or geraniums, set in baskets, an old pitcher or clear glass vases also bring the touch of French Country inside the home.