Essential French Country Items

Find the essential items for creating the perfect french country look in your home in this post!

There are so many great styles of interior design that you can choose from for your home. Those who prefer a more timeless look will stick more to the traditional style. Those a bit more free spirited and wanting to show character in their home may go bohemian. For clean lines and a general feeling of simplicity, you may choose Scandinavian (hello Ikea!).

While there are many great styles to choose from and lots of options for combining styles, we here at Decor Curator hold a certain affection for the french country style.

Part farmhouse, part shabby chic, part traditional, and part Parisian glam, french country has it all.

French country mostly draws on the styles seen in the Provence region of France, where lavender fields, rolling hills of vineyards, and sunshine are some of the most defining characteristics along with the charming country homes all around. French country style brings some of those elements into your home, no matter where you are in the world.

The french country style gives you feelings of warmth, comfort, and elegance. All typically very desirable aspects of a beautiful home.

The main elements commonly found in the french country style are distressed wood, warm colors that aren’t overly bold, neutral-toned upholstered furniture, toile, chandeliers, greenery, and flowers.

In this post we have found some of the best french country pieces to get you started on your way to creating your perfect french country home wherever you are!

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Chandeliers

1. Wayfair: This chandelier is perfect subtle elegance that is an essential of the french country style. This gold one also comes in black, silver, and white.

2. Wayfair: Much more on the rustic than glamorous side, this chandelier has tons of french country charm with its antique, distressed finish. It comes in both persian white and oiled bronze. This would likely look great anywhere in your home.

3. Wayfair: A bit wider than the other options, this one will definitely make a statement with its rustic charm. This is from Kelly Clarkson’s amazing french country collection at Wayfair.

Toile

4. Wayfair: This is a cute and subtly-designed table runner to add some french country flair to your dining table.

5. Wayfair: Looking to bring some french country style into your living area or bedroom? This toile sham will do just that.

Distressed Wood

6. World Market: This dining table just screams french country charm. Its distressed wood and elegantly curved legs make it the perfect addition to your space. Pair with some great wooden or upholstered chairs!

7. World Market: If you are looking for a smaller, rounder table, this weathered gray one has leaves that drop down to either put it up against a wall or just save some space. This one would also look great in a large entryway to use as a foyer table with a statement chandelier above.

8. World Market: This foyer table with its weathered finish and sculpted legs would look great in an entryway, hallway, bedroom, or behind a sofa. This would also look great in a farmhouse design.

Flowers & Greenery

9. World Market (no longer sold – similar): This faux double ball topiary is great for either indoors or outdoors.

10. Amazon: Not sure if anything screams south of France like lavender. These dried lavender bundles would look great in a vase. They even have their classic, much-loved lavender aroma!

11. Amazon: For those of us who can’t manage to have real flowers in our homes all the time, artificial ones will get the job done of adding some color and coziness to a space.

Gold Accents

12. Anthropologie: Gold accents, particularly mirrors, are another great aspect of the french country style. This elegant mirror comes in several different sizes, and also in black, to suit your home.

13. Target: Candle holders are another easy way to add pops of gold in your home. This set of three would look great on a fireplace mantel or dining table.

Want to discover more gold decor? Check out this post on gold-framed mirrors!

Neutral-Toned Upholstered Furniture

14. Wayfair (no longer sold – similar): Another gorgeous find from Kelly Clarkson’s home collection. This chair looks as comfy as it is cute. It also comes in two other patterns (including blue & white stripes! For more blue & white decor, check out our post on the best blue & white decor)

15. Wayfair (no longer sold – similar): Rounding out our list with yet another Kelly Clarkson brand find, this square ottoman will make the perfect centerpiece in your living room (and a great place to kick your feet up!). It also comes in many color combinations to choose from.

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