French CountryA Small Block-Print Accent in a Country Room
A small repeated motif can bridge plain furnishings and more expressive country details without dominating the room.
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Relaxed rooms, aged finishes and a lighter touch.
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French CountryInterior Shutters as Part of the Room
Existing interior shutters have their own pattern of lines. Treat them as part of the architecture before adding layers around the window.
French CountryKeep the View Through French Doors Clear
Glazed double doors create a view within a view. A clear route and a considered background let that feature do its work.
French CountryDecorate Around a Stone-Look Floor
A floor with visible variation is already a palette. Use its quieter tones to guide the room above it.
French CountryLet Exposed Beams Do Some of the Decorating
Strong overhead lines give a room character before any accessories arrive. The furniture below can be quieter.
French CountryThe Appeal of a Soft Plaster-Look Wall
A softly varied wall can be beautiful, but a small product photograph cannot show how that variation will behave across your room.
French CountryA Plate Display That Feels Collected
A group of plates can work as a wall composition when their shapes have room to relate to one another.
French CountryOne Scalloped Edge in an Otherwise Simple Room
A curved edge can supply all the decorative detail a plain object needs. Give that outline a clear background.
French CountryA Pitcher Can Be Enough
An empty pitcher can hold a place in a room through its handle, spout, and proportions. It does not always need flowers.