I have a very small(400sq. ft.) cottage that I would like to decorate in the french country style. I love a more sparse and eclectic look and hope to include some antiques. There are 3 rooms…galley kitchen, fairly good size bath and a main rm/bedroom with a large stone fireplace. Any ideas on where to look for funiture and design ideas. Money and a budget is an issue so please don't send me to high-end spots. Love them but can't afford them. Thanks for the ideas…I look forward to your answers.
Edit: Yowza…I've looked at their catalog before. How's the quality and construction? I like the styles, but I don't know anyone who has order from them before…Thanks.
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IKEA has some wonderful items that work well with French country.. like the black wrought iron daybed with scroll work…and the panelled bookcases.
Most fabric stores have french pastural scened fabric (toile)….a little can go a long way.
Plants! when I've visited Paris I always notcied flowers and green plants.
Home Decorators Collection has heaps of things in the French Country style, and their prices are pretty reasonable:
http://www.homedecorators.com/Furniture/S/French_Country/
hi what you are wanting is more or less the same look i am. I find it very interesting going around second hand furniture shops and charity shops - you never know what you are going to find? so far ive managed to get an 1800 wardrobe/armourie from a second hand dealer, and its french (gorgeous) and im always on the look out for other items of furniture/accessories?
You may want to check out http://www.homelement.com
Good luck!
some ideas towards the bottom of the page at this site
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/parisian/French-style-oohlala-decorating-ideas.html