Characteristics of a Country French Kitchen

French country decor establishes a warm and inviting kitchen by incorporating a palette of colors to create a room reminiscent of a French country cottage. Filling every available space with functional and decorative items, creating a comfortable atmosphere and adding an array of interesting accessories makes the French country kitchen the perfect place to gather friends and family.

Significance

A kitchen decorated in the French country style will focus on creating the feeling of casual comfort while maintaining full functionality.

Identification

French country uses nontraditional wall colors such as deep yellow and gold, hunter green, dark blue and bright red. Variations of the different hues, along with stark white, complement the primary colors.

Features

Natural materials are an important element and may include a stone tile floor, wood beams, plastered walls, real wood paneling, fireplace and decorative ceramic tiles.

Considerations

Use copper containers for utensils, wooden furniture, bakers rack and iron hanging pot racks for functionality and woven baskets, dried flower arrangements, ceramic roosters, cotton throw rugs, dried herbs and lavender as decorative French country accessories.

Benefits

French country decor creates bright and airy rooms that allow minimal need for window dressing. Using shutters, wood blinds or Roman shades will allow sufficient light and maintain a cozy atmosphere.

Resources

• Accents of Salado