Traditional and vintage styles have been thriving in interior design for the past few years, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere.
From the farmhouse, cottagecore, and down to the English and French countryside, the warm and comforting vibes they provide our homes are something we can’t seem to get enough of.
If you’re looking to introduce the French country vibes into the design of your bedroom, follow the below tips and inspo!
1. Softness Galore
If I had to describe the French country style in just one word it would have to be soft.
This interior design style is characterized by its old-fashioned shapes and gentle colors. It’s inherently soft, homey and relaxing.
This is exactly how you want your bedroom to be in order to attain the French country vibes.
2. Prioritize Brightness
Whilst the English countryside style is defined by strong colors and heavily mixed patterns, its French counterpart is all about brightness and gentle appeal.
Stick to the colors that are easy on the eye and help open up the space, such as pastels.
3. Chandelier Is a Must-Have
It wouldn’t be French without an over-the-top vintage chandelier to tie it all together!
4. The Right Colors
Even if you choose to make your color palette somewhat muted, know which colors to choose.
Reds, for example, tend to be too strong and are far more popular in the English country style.
Cooler tones, such as blue, mint green, and grayish beige are perfect for the French countryside interiors.
5. A Touch of Shabby Chic
Simply put, you want the place to look kind of old. More precisely, you want to ennoble your bedroom with elements that look as though they aged like fine wine.
Just a touch of shabby chic to the traditionally elegant furniture is ideal for this design style.
6. Organic Details
Wooden furniture and plenty of wicker accents are ideal for promoting the French countryside style.
7. Layer Your Linens
Make it rich and warm.
Layer your flax, wool, and silk linens to maximize the warmth in your bedroom. A whole bunch of pillows would also do you good.
8. Creative Spin On Wall Decor
Get creative with wall decor. You want it to be romantic, imperfect, and lovely.
Artistic pictures and intricate wallpapers are only some of the countless decorative options. Frame your wall lamp, for instance.
Attach dry flowers to the wall or hang an empty antique frame just for the hell of it. Play around until you’ve found the perfect decorative solution for you bedroom walls.
9. Bedside Seat
Old-fashioned elegance is something that many of us still subconsciously connect to all things French.
It sure is idealistic, and we all know that France is much more than the Eiffel Tower and Versailles, but the heart wants what the heart wants.
And in regards to French countryside bedrooms, it wants a dainty loveseat at the foot of the bed.
Why? Who knows. You’ll never sit in it, but it looks fantastic!
10. Create an Accent Wall
Incorporate romantic wallpaper or paint if you have the talent to create a lovely accent wall in your French country bedroom.
It’s the perfect backdrop for the bed or your vanity corner.
11. Antiques
If you’re able to get your hands on a few beautiful antiques, waste no time!
Although there are plenty of antiquity and thrift stores out there, these things sell out as soon as they’re posted.
You definitely want one or two genuine antiques in your French country bedroom, at least.
12. Choice of Bedframe
Bedframe is an extremely important part of the French country bedroom design.
You want an intricately shaped one, made of wire, wood, or brass and full of detail. These bedframes are what give the French country bedrooms their timeless and romantic appeal.
13. Curtains Make All the Difference
Lacey curtains are the perfect addition to these bedrooms.
Even the type of cornice you choose is important as it can completely transform your window.
14. Border On the Farmhouse
Though it’s French, it’s still the countryside we’re talking about.
Farmhouse elements such as wicker baskets and natural colors are very welcome in the French country interiors too.
Not to mention, both are very easy on the eye and relaxing which makes them ideal for the bedroom.
15. Brass… Everything
If you’re able to find brass mirrors, brass beds, and picture frames, by all means, get them.
They provide the space with the timeless luxury that you definitely want in your French country bedroom.
16. Fresh Flowers for Romance
Yes, it can be as simple as a vase with fresh flowers.
It may not seem like much, but such a small detail has the potential to completely transform your bedroom.
17. Add a Baldachin
Speaking of romance, a bed with a baldachin hits different.
It’s a whole other kind of timelessness that works especially great in the French country bedrooms.
18. Refreshing Elegance
French country bedrooms also tend to come very close to the boho style in some of their elements.
The refreshing palette of light earthy colors is just one of these.
19. Charming Imperfection
The beauty of this design style is in the unique combination of timeless opulence and careless imperfection.
Scratched bedframe, mismatched furniture, or an eroding picture frame don’t hinder the interior. On the contrary, they uplift it and make it even more French.
20. Monumental Windows
Any interior, no matter the style, benefits from large windows and natural sunlight.
This goes twofold for romantic and breezy spaces such as the French country bedrooms.
In Conclusion
French countryside style is a bit eclectic, as you could’ve seen. It combines the elegant and luxurious vintage pieces with the farmhouse elements into a wonderfully romantic and breezy end result.
If this is something you’d like to have in your own bedroom, then make your next renovation French.
Bonne chance!