French Farmhouse Kitchen Decorating Ideas

 The simplicity and warmth of the French farmhouse decorating style reminds me of my grandmother's house. Her house was filled with items which were passed on from generation to generation and had a rustic charm to them.

Some of the signature French farmhouse kitchen pieces are: ironstone serveware, ceramic pitchers, copper cookware and wicker baskets for storage.  

You can display these items on distressed wood wall shelves or in antique cupboards.

For the wall decor, choose still life paintings or serene bucolic landscapes.

Burlap, striped or plaid fabrics can be used for chair covers and curtains. 

For the color palette,  the most popular choices are earthy tones like: cinnamon, autumn leaves and caramel inspired hues, neutrals like antique, tulip and vanilla blush whites and warm colors like honey, pumpkin and lemon hues. 

French Farmhouse Inspiration Board:

1. Flatware - TheOldRedHen

2. Paul Revere Copper Pan

3. Four Bin Mercantile Cabinet - sadieolive 

4. Regency Gold Napoleon Bee Soup Terrine - OlsenVintageMarket

5. Impressionist Style Still Life  by MeaghanArt

Picture Source: 1 / 2  / 3

Southwestern Christmas Decorating Ideas

Christmas is almost here and I wanted to complete the Holiday Decorating serie with the Southwestern Woodland Style.

1.WINTER IN THE DESERT  8 X 10 ORIGINAL SIGNED by desertphotography

2. DISTRESSED RED STAR WALL ART Walll Art from Pottery Barn

3. Reindeer White Christmas Wood Winter Holiday by SlippinSouthern

Rustic Christmas Decorating Ideas

 

1. Rustic Door Doorway Colonial by ShadetreePhotography

2. St. Nicholas Square® 4-pk. Ball Ornaments from KOHLS

3. Burlap bows Farmhouse shabby chic rustic weddings by NanaMontana

4. Acorn Ornaments Tarnished Shimmer Rustic by smilemercantile

I did not start to decorate my home for the Holidays yet and since I am looking for inspiration, I have decided to start a new blog series around this theme in addition to one dedicated to the 2012 Top Gifts.

French Country Kitchen Decorating Ideas

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French Country Kitchens are designed using an elegant mix of rustic, antique, floral and decorative elements.
For the wall color, the most commonly used are faux earthy finishes, mellow tones of yellow, beige or robin egg blue.

Source: amazing-walls.com.au via AZCreativeStudio on Pinterest

The kitchen cabinets can be  white or have distressed finish. Having glass door kitchen cabinets is a good idea, as you can display your china, glasses or vintage serving pieces.

While white appliances go well with the white cabinets, the stainless steel ones can add a modern note to the space.

Marble countertops can add a luxurious touch. Also, the butcher block, white laminate or quartz would look amazing.


For the kitchen island, you can use a vintage farm table as an affordable solution.

Source: countryliving.com via on Pinterest

An antique chandelier would look amazing in a french country kitchen. If you purchase a new one, you can easily give it an antique finish.


As decorations, use copper molds, vintage ceramic roosters, ironstone pitchers filled with flower bouquets and brass candle holders.

Please let me know what style did you use or plan to use for your kitchen decor?

Copper Mold - RiverTownVintage

Antique Iron and Brass Candle Holders with Black Stone Base $98  - ModRendition

First hydrangea English ironstone pitcher by abbeyroadphotography, $28.00