French Fancy

You can add some FRENCH FANCY to your home interior this autumn with fabulously stylish decor inspired by the opulence and luxury of French interior design.  From rich and elegant fabrics and furniture to soft and muted colour schemes with hints of exquisite metallic, this look will transform any home into a palatial Parisian retreat.

Keep your interior calm yet cosy with neutral colour palettes that also embody the luxury and opulence of a French estate. Soft antique white and cream will sit comfortably next to earthen clay and taupe tones to create a chateau style elegance within your chosen room. You can also add some soft pastel hues such as pink, blue and mint for a hint of colour that will allow your room to remain tranquil and chic. Add elements of metallic colours with a statement wallpaper which will create a focal point in the room without overpowering the beauty of the space. Baroque and Rococo style wallpapers work perfectly with this look and can be displayed in cream and gold for a glistening and luxurious finish or soft pastel and white for a hint of elegant colour.

Palatial French homes are all about layers upon layers of fabrics and soft furnishings that create a rich depth and cosiness to the interior space. Simple cotton or linen curtains can be layered with heavy velvet or satin drapes to create a luxurious and expensive feel that works particularly well in bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. Team these curtains with cushions, throws and bedding in co-ordinating materials and add patterned fabrics such as rococo designs, flowers or fleur-de-lys that will look perfect scattered along a sofa or layered on a crisp white or gold bedspread. Add a large and thick shag pile rug in the centre of the room or directly next to the bed in rich white or cream with hints of gold and silver for a more glamorous and opulent finish.

French furniture is still as popular as ever as it is a versatile choice for both modern and classic home interiors. The elegant carvings and feminine shape will compliment a wide variety of spaces and can be mixed and matched to achieve your desired look. Soft white and cream painted designs will look fabulous against the pale pastel accents of the walls and soft furnishings and will create light and feminine feel in your chosen room. For a more opulent and eye-catching finish why not add some silver or gold leaf designs that will create a real statement in a living room, dining room or bedroom interior. Include an elegant dressing table and stool and a glamorous chaise lounge that add the finishing touch to a bedroom or dressing room interior. Finish the room with a large central chandelier and some classic candelabras for a chic and romantic touch to the space.

For more ideas on creating a fanciful French interior design in your home, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - French Fancy.