Get the Look: French Provincial (Interior Design) Styling

French Provincial styling began over 320 years ago – it was used amongst French royalty during King Louis VX’s reign – and the style is still a fan-fave today when it comes to interior design for it’s beautiful, shabby chic mix of farmhouse and coastal design.

French Provincial interior design makes a space feel homey, but expensive. Some key elements of a French Provincial style home are:

Rustic wood
Natural warm tones
Parquetry
Statement kitchen island
Armoire
Wrought iron
Gold accents
Cabriole legs
Exposed beams
antique furniture

Furniture plays a large role in French Provincial styling – this is because after World War I, when soldiers returned home, they were very inspired by the rustic, country homes seen in the South of France – these types of furniture pieces originated in the 17^th and 18^th centuries when local furniture makers were using more affordable materials. These same furniture makers also introduced Cabriole Legs as a staple in French Provincial styling (the design is said to be influenced by animals natural form – with the main leg of the furniture curving outwards and the foot curving inwards).

Angel Wing

Chilled Daquiri

Dreamy White

Enigma

Inviting Breeze

Longevity

Pale Dogwood

Vapor Trail

Wax Yellow

White Crystal

When it comes to colour – think about neutral palettes inclusive of beiges and ivory’s, navy blues and greys are also a safe mix. However, don’t think colour is limited in this style – you can still make use of rustic reds and floral yellows.

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