Are you longing for that French Country Bedroom feel? We’ll help you achieve it in just 3 easy steps!
Country French bedrooms reflect a lifetime of history with a gorgeous mix of rusty vs. polished, old vs. new and fine vs. rough.
These bedrooms are elegantly understated and comfortably feminine. They continue to pop up periodically throughout the years, making new and exciting statements as the trends evolve.
Today we’re going to reveal how to create a modern Country French Bedroom in 3 easy steps!
Country French Bedroom Tip #1: Focus On The Color Palette
Country French color schemes range from bright yellow and blue, to dramatic black and white, to perfectly pale neutrals.
It’s best to choose a tranquil, low-key color palette that highlights the furnishings and promotes relaxation.
If you’re unsure where to start, design your color scheme around your favorite Country French accent piece.
This Aspen Accent Table in grey works beautifully in modern Country French bedrooms because of its whitewashed look, yet clean structural lines and details that bring it into 2015.
The perfect Country French accent piece.
We would pair this gorgeous piece with pale yellow walls to help it stand on its own and make a simplified, yet elegant statement.
If you stick with a low-key color palette like light grey and yellow, be sure to play with saturation and a variety of unique tones to add interest to the space without losing that Country French feel.
Remember, Country French is never overly fussy, so keep your color palette minimal.
Country French Bedroom Tip #2: Choose An Ornately Carved Headboard
The bed is a dramatic focal point of any Country French bedroom, often stealing the spotlight completely.
Rustic headboards, bed posts and canopy style beds are all viable options for a Country French !nspired theme, but we love the look of an ornately carved headboard to drive the trend home.
With its delicate wood carved shape and rustic curves, the South Beach Bed in Weathered Oak is a top choice for those looking for a modern take on the Country French theme.
Make a statement with a Country French headboard.
As you can see, the bed is grand enough to make a statement but still blends beautifully with the chosen neutral color palette of whitewashed wood, taupe and muted green.
Whichever headboard or style of bed you choose, make sure it has a polished, antique element that captures the historical Country French appeal.
Country French Bedroom Tip #3: Lots Of Layering
Make a grand finale in your Country French bedroom by layering and accessorizing with inherently French touches.
Though toile is an obvious French-!nspired choice, 2015 is about blending different fabrics and motifs to create a unique look.
Whether you mix and match checked, striped or faintly floral linens to energize your bedding, or play with dust-ruffles and embellished fringes or tassels, the playfulness of these materials come together in harmony to complete your Country French look.
If you really want to push the modern boundaries, choose an accent piece that acts as a surprising addition to the rest of the room.
The Celena Accent Table in Antique Silver doesn’t scream Country French, however it does play up the gilded silver angle we see in trendy vintage bedrooms.
Add a touch of silver to your Country French bedroom with a special accent piece or accessory.
When you take a surprising accent piece and pair it with a seemingly opposite theme, the outcome is magical—After all, it’s the juxtaposition of old and new that brings the modern Country French theme to life.
Do you have any more tips on how to create a modern Country French bedroom? We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below!