When you hear "French style", what comes to mind? Elegance, romance, freedom, laziness, comfort... There are many labels for French style, and one of them is sure to strike a chord with everyone. Perhaps for this reason, many people hope that their homes also have a touch of French flair.
So, what are the essential soft furnishings for creating a French style? In this article, I will give you a detailed explanation.
1.The French style of romance is given by curves.
Curves are an indispensable design element in French style, such as typical arched doors and corner flowers, all of which are curve designs. Compared to straight lines, curves are more gentle and relaxed, which perfectly aligns with the French style. Under the constraint of limited hard decoration, we can still choose corresponding soft decoration elements.
When choosing a sofa, avoid those with all straight lines. It's better to select a sofa with a curved design that looks soft. For instance, the cotton candy sofa, which is full of healing power, is one of the favorites in French style. You can see it in many home bloggers' houses.
Arched elements are one of the signature designs of French style, such as arched doors and windows. If the hard decoration is insufficient, soft decoration can also achieve good results. We can choose some furniture with arched designs, such as arched door cabinets, which can create a French atmosphere whether placed in the dining room or bedroom.
An arched screen can not only enhance the French atmosphere but also serve as a partition, adding more layers to the space. Wicker and long-arc glass arched screens are highly recommended as they are lighter and more transparent.
French style does not reject straight lines, but it prefers curves. When choosing furniture and soft decoration, we should select more designs with curvature. For example, when choosing a dining table, avoid those with square edges. A long table with rounded corners on both sides has more French charm.
In summary, when creating a French style with soft decoration, choosing and applying more curved designs can make the space more gentle, relaxed, and full of charm.
2.The elegance of French style is derived from the materials.
When choosing French-style soft furnishings, apart from the shape, the material is also very important. There are several materials that, once used, will immediately give your home a "French" touch.
The French style emphasizes nature and comfort, and the light, transparent, and natural wicker material can bring a sense of relaxation to the space, giving people a leisurely and pleasant feeling. Even in the city, it feels like being in the countryside. Therefore, if you want a French style, you must have at least one or two wicker chairs.
If you particularly like the French country style, the more wicker materials, the better. Such as wicker headboard beds, wicker door bedside tables, sideboards, TV cabinets, wicker pendant lamps, wicker floor lamps, wicker screens, wicker benches, etc., can all make the space more relaxed and natural.
Besides rattan weaving, natural stone is also an indispensable material for creating a French style. In those stunning French-style homes, you will always see marble. Its hard texture and natural patterns add more elegance to the French style, making the home look more impressive and enduringly beautiful.
You can apply it on a large scale. For instance, you can choose a dining table with a marble top, and the entire space will have a strong presence. The most recommended type is the Bolognese marble, which is full of charm and exudes a sense of luxury and nobility, and can be regarded as the "ceiling" of the appearance level in the stone industry.
The elegance of French style often lies in the details. Even a simple hardware accessory should leave a deep impression. The most common brass material, with its golden color, has the effect of brightening up the space, presenting an atmosphere of sophistication and luxury.
Therefore, when choosing soft furnishings, we can opt for items made of brass, such as cabinets with golden brass handles, golden brass side tables, floor lamps, table lamps or chandeliers with brass rods, and mirrors or shelves with brass frames.
3.The French-style atmosphere is what they provide.
If you want your home to have a more French atmosphere, sometimes some decorative items can have an unexpected effect.
For example, a carpet. Sometimes a bright enough carpet can immediately give the space a French flavor. Carpets with flower tile patterns, plant and flower patterns, and embossed textures are all suitable for the French style.
Or a lamp. Whether it's a chandelier, table lamp, or floor lamp, choosing the right lamp can also complement the French tone of the space. If you like simple and versatile styles, you can choose pleated lamps or umbrella lamps; if you prefer more complex styles, petal lamps or fabric tassel lamps can also easily create a French atmosphere.
Of course, you can't forget the wall art. Both the choice of frame and the choice of painting are important. For the frame, golden yellow frames are recommended first, as they are more luxurious and retro in the French style. Secondly, wooden frames are also a good choice, with a nice texture.
