Living with French charm and a little nostalgia

First and foremost, setting up in French means setting up with ease. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be shiny and exquisite – on the contrary. However, more extravagant accents should be consciously set in the furnishings in order not to weigh down the light feeling of the French way of life with an overloaded room design. The atmosphere that is created is very individual and composed with great sensitivity and intuition. Nevertheless, there are some typical accents and design elements that distinguish the French furnishing style from the others.

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Light, cheerful color nuances and pastel colors are very typical for the charming, French nostalgic flair. In the furnishings you will mainly find white, beige, ivory, pink, light yellow, pistachio and of course the cheerful color of lavender. In the north of France, blue is also very popular as a cool shade.

White looks very noble in its various nuances, without weighing down the atmosphere, white on white is very popular in romantic French chic. White furniture on white walls creates an airy, wonderful and therefore unobtrusive living atmosphere in small rooms.

If the furniture is not white, then it is classic – baroque style or rustic – country style. Furniture made of wood with a vintage or shabby chic look is also very popular. Furniture made of metal such as romantic metal beds or nostalgic garden furniture made of wrought iron also adorn French houses and apartments. Metal tables with decorative flourishes and / or mosaic tops are often the special eye-catcher in the living room. Typical metal furniture sets also look very decorative in the hallway or winter garden and add a touch of romantic nostalgia.

In the kitchen you will definitely find crystal and enamel in classic pastel colors as well as plain white plates and silver cutlery. The fabrics are made from natural fibers such as cotton and linen. In the bathroom, nostalgic fittings made of brass or chrome and soap dishes made of ceramic radiate the desired charm. It can be romantic in France. Beautiful home accessories with natural motifs such as flowers and birds are particularly suitable for this. Chandeliers with curved metal arms and charming, artfully decorated mirrors are other typical decorative objects for furnishing styles with a nostalgic flair. But the most important thing about the French furnishing style is your own personality in the design, your own self plays a particularly important role. Because the French pay attention to tasteful details that make their home comfortable and cozy.