French CountryThe Useful Tension Between Rustic and Refined
A rough surface and an elegant outline can make each other more interesting. The balance depends on how much attention each one asks for.
French Country
Relaxed rooms, aged finishes and a lighter touch.
French Country
French CountryCountry or Cottage? Choose the Qualities You Want
Use these style words to identify what appeals to you, rather than to decide whether your room belongs in one category.
French CountryCountry Character in a Modern Apartment
Bring the shapes and textures you like into a plain apartment without pretending that it has old farmhouse architecture.
French CountryMake Curved Furniture Feel at Home
A curved leg or rounded chair back can soften a room without requiring a complete suite of matching furniture.
French CountryThe Quiet Shape of Slipcovered Seating
Loose and tailored covers create different shapes. Decide which shape suits the room before concentrating on the fabric color.
French CountryWhere a Narrow Ticking-Style Stripe Works Best
A narrow stripe can read almost like a solid fabric from across the room, then reveal its detail as you move closer.
French CountryA Little Toile Goes a Long Way
A detailed scenic print rewards a closer look. It rarely needs to cover every soft surface to make its presence felt.
French CountryGingham Without the Picnic-Room Effect
The familiar check can feel graphic, soft, or playful. Its scale and neighbors decide which quality comes forward.
French CountryA Grain-Sack Look Without Pretending It Is Antique
A plain woven ground and a few spaced bands can provide country character without a story about an object’s age.