I've always loved the French Country look...with a coastal twist. Although, until recently, I didn't know the look I loved had a name - until I stumbled across a story in Better Homes & Gardens titled...
....What is French Country?? Well, what it is, according to BHG - is an elegant look - with elements of nature and the country mixed in. My own definition - adds in touches of the ocean to give it that sea inspired feel that I love so much.
The primary elements in this look are antiques, mixed in with the colors of blue, yellow, gold and white - with trims of lace and fringe along with decorative finishes of stucco, distressed and patina. My added in elements are seashells, starfish, crisp white lines and light blue details that represent the ocean.
Here are some of my favorite looks that represent the essence of French Country infused with a coastal twist...
This mantle and mirror as a headboard
is fabulous. And the seashells...
Gorgeous blues and whites... with
touches of the ocean
What a pretty farmhouse style table....
Gotta have a starfish or two...or three...
Love these slipcovers on the chairs....
I want to copy this look for my dining area
The chair fabric is tres chic. And the mirror - Oh my!!!
Shells and roses - the perfect combination
Love the gold hues in these rooms.....
This coffee table is fabulous.....
Can't decide what my favorite thing in this photo is...
it all works so well together
Beautiful combination of golds, blues and beiges.....
And last, but certainly not least...
what's French Country without
a tranquil garden to dream in?
17 comments:
Oh, wow! These photos are stunning, and impossible to pick a favorite! I adore the couch in the first photo, the color of the frame is just perfect, and so is that sweet little ruffled pillow. Of course I love toile, so I am drawn to that as well. I am in love with all of the blue and white! And the white table that the roosters are on is so neat! Thanks for all of the great inspiration :)
I can't imagine these gorgeous rooms without the coastal elements... & I can't help but notice how perfectly the blues match your blog background. Soothing & inviting... beautiful!
Great mirror. Now, that lap pool is truly sublime!
Well, now you've gone and done it! I'm in love with each and every picture. It would be impossible to pick a favorite but I do love the picture with the white picnic style table and the toile and the roosters. And the roses and shells are divine. Each picture is pure heaven.
That sofa in the first shot is dreamy!! But then again so is the headboard. Sigh!
I am in love with this look too!
You picked some really great photos!
I adore this look and wish I could change every room in my house to look like this..
RIGHT NOW!!
Tammy :-)
Love the first photo....dreamy!!
I love the french country style too:):)
These are so pretty! In love with that dining room!
I'm liking the shell mirror - gorgeous.
Dreamy and romantic inside and out!
J'adore french country myself. The images you posted are all quintessential elements of this design. I wish I have that garden (sigh).
-marie
LOVING the first picture! The sofa is beautiful!
Great pictures for inspiration.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Debbie@houseatthelake
Hi Debbie! Hey, that bed almost looks like mine! You inspired me so much that I'm going to line up some shells on my mantel-headboard tomorrow! :) We sure think alike when it comes to French Country Coastal decor. SIGH!!!!! It's sooooo beautiful! Hope you're doing well, friend!
xoxo laurie
I love these pictures, Debbie! The picture of the mantel/mirror as a headboard is one of my favorites. I love that whole house... just gorgeous! It's in one of the bookazines I have (forgot the exact name... Cottage something...).
I hope you're doing well my friend. Have a great weekend!
~ Jo :)
Wow these are all so gorgeous! Love the blue and white toile! They are all so pleasing and tranquil. Thanks for sharing such a great post!
Denise
I love this! I have been struggling with how to incorporate all the styles I love, as you, into one room and you have shown great examples! Thank you!!
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