Only subtle and romantic natures seek to equip their interior in the French style. This style involves a combination of impeccability, sophisticated luxury, incredible coziness and comfort. It is a symbiosis of luxury and comfort - the main feature of the interiors of France.
Ideal conditions for creating an interior
Do not think that to create such conditions, too much money is required and the presence of huge apartments.
Of course, with the opportunity, you can purchase antique furniture and arrange it in a large apartment with high ceilings. These will be ideal conditions for creating a French interior. For a muted color scheme inherent in this style, rooms full of light and air are most suitable.
It is possible to create the atmosphere of France in a standard apartment. Moreover, it is very important to develop such a project that will be harmonious, simple and impeccable.
French style - what is it?
France gave the world different styles: imperial, Provencal (southern), Norman (northern), Parisian and others.
Each of them deserves special attention.
Now let's focus on the French classic style.
First of all, restraining nobility is characteristic for room decoration, where each item is dear to the owner not by its value, but by its uniqueness and history. In general, the French are accustomed to surround themselves only with nice little things, and they also have a spirit of improvisation.
The main subtleties of creating French design
A professional approach to creating any design is to equip such a home, which will be a complete reflection of the nature of the owners. The option we are considering is no exception.
Calm harmonious style does not tolerate kitsch and pretentiousness, its highlight is elegance, impeccable taste and restraint.
In the palette of the interior, light pastel colors are priority, because Paris is characterized by muted colors.
The emphasis is on exquisite furniture and many small details.
The color scheme is restrained and soft. Bold tones, flashy contrasts in the French interior are excluded. This style uses close colors and shades.
Pastel colors are preferred. Perfectly convey the atmosphere of the French home overflows of pink and lilac, white and blue, the color of delicate greens and silver.
Walls in the interior
The walls can be painted with matte paint or wallpaper. Ideally monophonic coating, but, if desired, the wallpaper can have a discreet pattern, with a reminiscent pattern of an old, faded chintz.
Floor and ceiling
The floor in the French interior can be laminated or oak parquet. The color of the flooring is most often light shades, but a dark brown color is also possible in a large room.
The ceiling can be either bleached or decorated with elegant stucco, in which, if desired, you can allow light gilding.
Furniture
That's where the combination in the French style of Empire and Baroque is pronounced, it's in the furniture!
For the interior, furniture is selected from wood, metal, glass, stone. To decorate the living room, a set of upholstered furniture is suitable, the upholstery of which is made of satin.
What kind of fabric to be - plain or with a pattern - is up to the owners of the room, just do not forget about the harmonious combination with the decoration of the walls.
Wooden furniture, ideally, should be antique. But not everyone will be able to afford such a luxury. You can do just fine with an imitation - the aged furniture looks like it was bought at a flea market or inherited from a wealthy relative.
To convey the spirit of France in the interior of the dining room or living room, you need a wardrobe with china and a dining table made of oak.
If the size of the living room allows, you can elegantly, purely in French, zoning it with an elegant screen - to separate the dining area and the place to relax.
Wicker furniture fits perfectly into the relaxation area: a light rocking chair, a small table.
Cozy interior will give a ottoman and couch.
Forged elements are another striking sign of the interior in the French style. They can decorate the head of the bed, flower stands, the base of dressing, coffee and tea tables.
Interior Details
A soft woolen carpet must be present on the living room, bedroom, hall floor - it will at the same time emphasize the wealth of the owners and create coziness.
The walls are decorated with paintings in solid frames, lamps, tapestries, sconces, mirrors in a wooden frame.
On the dressing tables, dining table, mantelpiece - vases, porcelain and crystal, with bouquets of flowers.
The windows are decorated with heavy curtains made of silk, taffeta, tapestry fabric, and also light, made of tulle, veil, organza.
Silk pillows, bead accessories, bronze chandeliers with crystal pendants - these and many other nice looking things adorn the French classic interior, which is unlikely to ever go out of style.
It is difficult to create a harmony that embodies the French spirit. If, taking into account all the subtleties and nuances, it is possible to do this, then the result justifies all the efforts expended.
The end result is ideal for people of a thin warehouse, restrained, balanced, appreciating comfort and order.
