French Houses: Design and Ideas of Interior Facades and Decoration

One of the things that attracts the attention of France, especially Paris, besides the beautiful architecture, fashion, and of course food, is how the French decorate their homes. It is a mixture of old and new design, mix of traditional and modern, and always very elegant and stylish, as well as its sense of fashion. So here are some ideas and pictures of French houses, to recreate the interior style of this country and add a certain je ne sais quoi to the space.

Decorating the home or a room in the French style, was one of the most popular and repeated decoration styles around the world, in recent years. However, it is a timeless style that is still used today and always looks good.

Facades of French houses

You can distinguish in the history of French architecture, and its art in general, three main periods, first, the ancient architecture, influenced by the Greeks, which coincides with Gallo-Roman art, Christian architecture, which is extends from the 16th century, which embraces the Latin, romantic and Gothic style, and finally, the architecture of the Renaissance and modern architecture, which with its eclecticism, was transformed into European and global architecture.

For this reason, we show you some examples of facades of French houses that go from ancient times to the modern houses of today, so that you have an idea of the richness of the current architecture that can be seen in the cities and the Gallic countryside.

Contemporary French decoration

Mix of styles and epochs

Mix old with new, different styles, as well as art and books, to create a distinct and eclectic space to Philippe Starck, the most famous interior designer of France. Of course, some French have the advantage of living in a beautiful building of style, with characteristics of the time, but that does not mean that you can not recreate this style mixing and combining what you find in second-hand markets and placing them next to pieces of modern furniture.

White walls

The apartments in Paris are very dark (unless they are located on the top floor), so the Parisians keep their white walls to maximize the amount of light. But if you want a little color, you can create an accent wall like the one in the kitchen that we see below.

Vintage style

France is famous for its brocantes (French for second-hand markets), and they appear every weekend in a different district of the cities, filling the streets with unexplored treasures. Parisians are always on the lookout for something unique, so when choosing trinkets and curios for your home, it's good to spend some time at the local second-hand market, and choose something that will add individual style to your rooms.

Carpets

A large carpet is the centerpiece of any Parisian apartment. Although France's spiked wood floors are beautiful, the downside is that walking through them can be very noisy, so a good thick carpet is a good way to dampen noise and add color (as well as heat). ). Go for something bright, like the orange carpet on the floor below, or something with drawings, as it will offer a good contrast with those white walls.

Hanging chandeliers

It may be a little cliché, but hanging a chandelier on the dining table or in the living room is the easiest way to introduce a little French style into your home. And you do not have to spend a lot of money: you can find some reasonable options at IKEA.

Country or old French houses

The French style in decoration is about emphasizing good taste and comfort, thus obtaining a beautiful, luxurious, relaxed and elegant atmosphere. In addition, it has a rustic charm very beautiful and perfect for home.

It is very common to see plants and wooden items in a room decorated with French style. It is also characteristic of the use of wallpaper, with patterns and colors that combine with upholstery or other accessories. However, the most characteristic colors of the style are the colors inspired by the French landscape.