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When talking about style, it is impossible to not think about the French people. Everyone wants to dress up like them, dine like them, and basically live fabulously as they do. So what is the secret to designing a Parisian home?
French Is Bold
When you’re out to decorate your home like the French, you should be ready to experiment and be bold. Do not be afraid to commit mistakes especially when it comes to mixing design elements.
French Is Chic
The French people like to keep things simple yet you can still see that they remain chic. They make good, elegant use of the neutral color palette. They want to keep things uncomplicated. They are always known to achieve balance since they effectively use design elements that do not clash.
French interior design is simple and easy to live with. It is easygoing and it does not require much thinking. What you need to do is just walk into a house, understand its architecture, place the essential pieces, and then feel peaceful within.
French Is Vintage
France has a rich history. Just look at their renowned museums and their architectural wonders. Just take a stroll down the streets of France and you will learn about historical facts without even trying. It is also very French to mix provenance with modernism. For instance, gilded bronze hardware, vintage pieces, and parquet floor are all French elements and they look perfect all together.
French Is Fusion
Remember the reminder that was given to you earlier? That you must not be afraid to mix styles and design elements. So this means that you can mix contemporary design with Old World elegance. Be able to stimulate the senses using your willingness to bend to different tastes that actually work well together.
Interior design themes aren’t the only things that you can fuse with this style. The truly French-inspired folks will know that the refined can be mixed with the rough elements, meaning, the artsy objects can be mixed with the neutral elements.
You will simply love the idea that you create diversity and intrigue even with the simplest elements.
French Is Whimsical
The French also love to infuse elements of fun into their artworks. And since the presence of art does complete any home, you should also make it your goal to make good use of art in your interior design. Be sure to balance the whimsical elements with things that are serious, though, so that your home won’t end up looking quirky.
French Is Layered
The Parisian markets are known for their lovely furniture, jewelry, paintings, lights, sculptures, mirrors, décor, silverware, and other lovely stuff. These gems should be displayed and layered all throughout your home.
Layering is an effective way of adding a sentimental touch as well as visual interest in your French-inspired home. There are no rules set in stone when it comes to the layering technique.
French Is Opulent
Paris is no less than the most romantic city in the world so you have to set up a home that reflects just that. This means that you home must be filled with charm. And what better way is there to make a place more charming than to add gold or gilded bronze pieces?
Love the amorous interiors and build it further by adding blush pieces to the whole melting pot.
What Is French Provincial?
French provincial furniture is a piece that looks antiquated. It was actually an inspired style that made use of other concepts from the Parisian style and the French royal pieces. This style was actually made especially for the middle-class.
French provincial has inspired antique repros all over the world. Only the experts will be able to tell the difference. So if you want to stage a little French provincial look, then buy the antique looking pieces.
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