Distinguishing Elements of Style

A look at Country French

Can you tell by looking at a decorated room the style the owner was attempting to portray?

I think that certain styles are easily distinguished.

Shabby Chic

timeworn look, soft, pastel colors, feminine, cottons and linens, comfort

Formal-Traditional

elegant and refined

Contemporary

simplicity, clean lines, modern, space

To me, it is the styles that include the word 

Country that give me pause to discern the actual style.

I picked up a wonderful magazine last week.

Country French

It is very well illustrated with what the owners determined to be their "Country French" Style.

According to the editors of this magazine, "when you mix timeworn appeal with the lyrical forms of classic French design and a color palette plucked from nature, you have the recipe for an architectural  and decorating style that is both sublimely elegant and incredibly comfortable. At its core, this is the beauty of country French style".

Examples of these elements are

Mixing new and old with textures

Mixing color and textures

Painted Furniture

Vintage, French Furniture, Drapes

Delft blue tiles and chandelier meet antique French chairs

Elegance and comfort

Embellished cabinetry, 

Wrought iron, color and collectibles

Dramatic fireplace features, accessories paired with comfort

In the garden

Each of the homes featured in this magazine have elements that are similar and at the same time different.

To each, a sense of comfort, elegance, romance with a European feel equaled a 'timeless quality' they found alluring in Country French style.

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French Country / Provincial Dining Sets

The 45th Anniversary Cherry Grove Collection is a blending of new and old adaptations from 18th century and higher end traditional styling.

The Black & Cherry Collection is a gorgeous, elegant dining set. The bright, warm Cherry contrasts beautifully with the rich Black finish.

Let the sage and sunburst oak finish and solid hardwood construction of the Fallbrook collection bring a warm, country feel to your home. The rectangular counter height dining table comes with one 18" butterfly leaf and solid carved legs. The set includes six counter height, slat back chairs and the table; add the matching buffet and hutch and save!

Casual comfort is what the Crossroad Collection from South Sea Rattan brings to mind. Straight, soft lines add to the simplicity of the pieces in this collection. Perfect for any indoor room, the Crossroad Collection will provide you with years of comfort and enjoyment.

The Bob Mackie Home - Classics Collection offers custom designed hardware that evokes the grandeur of haute couture and adds a sense of comfort to every room and setting in your home.

Transform the look of your kitchen / dining room with space for this beautiful dining set! Mayfair Dining Table exudes a romantic French countryside, and when additional space is needed, extention Journal takes care of it! Whitman Dining Chairs are elegant and comfortable, exudes elegance and grace. Make a dinner with family and friends around the national experience of style and beauty!

The casual Mendocino II collection offers a sleek, modern look in a flawless cherry finish, making it an ideal addition to any kitchen or dining room.

Wish you can dine in classic elegance and traditional comfort but your smaller space does not allow it? The solution is the lovely Winslow Pedestal Dining Table Set! Finished in delicate antique black

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