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French Provence Style-magazine.pierrefrey.com New York interior designer Miles Redd says, "Life in the 21st Century means taking the best of history and making it work for you." That is a good philosophy to adopt, whether your design preferences are for contemporary, island chic, British Colonial or French Provincial. Selecting the best of the design traditions and adapting them to your individual lifestyle is the very essence of the design ethic. What a Feeling "Most of all, (Read more....)
French Style Featured On The Essence Of Frenchness Creating the Provencal country style in your home starts with the right colors, furnishings and decor. Here are some of the main must-haves to create this relaxed, elegant French Country decorating style. 1. Go Bold With The Wall Colors A home can be instantly transformed with color. A color palette will govern all the other decorating considerations for your home. French Provence style has always been known for their vibrant color choices. The color palette has always been governed by the colors found in the flowers (Read more....)
The Château de Talcy is a spectacular historical châteaux in Talcy, Loir-et-Cher, France, located on left bank of the Loire River. This 16th-century manor house was commissioned around 1520 by Bernardo Salviati. Salviati was a Florentine contractor with connections to the Medici family; a political banking family, whom gathered prominence in the Republic of Florence during the late 14th century. The château has a Gothic presence to the exterior, which is expected for a structure built at the height of the Renaissance. The outbuildings have been preserved from the 16th century, and one of the more charming aspects of the house is a traditional vegetable garden. An aerial view seen below, shows just how spectacular the gardens are. The Salviati retained the ownership (Read more....)
French Provincial Carved Oak Linen Dining Chair- Set of 2 $995 So you bought a vintage set of French Provincial furniture, and it looks as though it hasn't been touched for 40 years. Is it salvageable? The answer is yes, heck yes! We show you the best techniques to update this style of furniture that will make it look like several hundred dollars. 1. Strip Your Set and Go All Natural
18th Century Manor House - The World of Interiors, Jun 2005-Seen on Genus Loci Blog The color green is one of the most popular colors to decorate a French home around. A cool green can can create a cool, calm, soothing atmosphere to feel refreshed in, while a darker greens can create warmth and comfort. 1. Mix Your Shades Pick out your wall colors first, then introduce other shades of green elsewhere. If everything is one hue, it can be a bit drab, consider (Read more....)
This serene house located in Lourmarin, south of France, belongs to Marie and Frédéric who fell in love with the home and the lifestyle they found in Provence. The house was renovated with help from the locals, and most of the furniture for the home was also made from a local carpenter which added a personal touch and a connection to the region itself. The interior of the home was designed around the Provence style found in the countryside of France. Concrete walls, metal window frames, stone tiled floors which were complemented with stone colours such as purples and pinks. You won't find anything unnecessary in this home; the furniture and decor has been well thought out. This house was abandoned for decades before it was lovingly restored. The owners did a great job keeping the old features of the house authentic to the region. Exposed brick walls, old wooden beams and stone floors added the elements found in old (Read more....)
Coorengel And Calvagrac Bordeaux Library- Elle Decor Perhaps your children have left the nest, or you are newly married without children and you have that one extra bedroom that seems to be void of any life. You sit at the entry way deciding what to do but haven't found a use for the room, other than a second bedroom or storage. If you are wondering what to do with a spare room, and (Read more....) |
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