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Putting on black eyeliner in the French style is a great way to inject a breath of fresh air into your look. Put on black eyeliner in the French style with help from a licensed cosmetologist in this free video clip.
Adding brick steps to a country French porch gives your home a welcoming, classy appearance. You can add brick steps if you have recently torn out wooden or concrete steps. When you visit the home improvement store to check out your brick options, remember that you'll need construction-grade bricks for the interior of the steps, which will not be visible, as well as face bricks, which are thinner and more finished looking. Choose your construction-grade bricks for strength instead of looks, and look for face bricks that enhance your existing country French porch.
Carrots, one of the earliest known foods, are a root vegetable. Carrots are a source of fiber, beta carotene and folacin. The human body converts beta carotene into Vitamin A. The genetic basis of carrots harvested today comes from the wild carrot or Daucus carota, commonly called Queen Anne's Lace. Carrots are a key ingredient in a variety of dishes from soups and stews to salads to side dishes. Carrots are cut in different ways for these different dishes -- shredded for salads and chopped into chunks for stews and casseroles. French style carrots are a classic French side dish,…
French-style, built-in cabinets have recessed panels, carved woodwork and rustic hardware that complement a country or cottage motif. Built-in cabinets work well with most counter top designs and appliances. If you want to include French-style cabinets as part of your kitchen or bathroom design, several ideas will help complete the look.
Choosing a color palette for your home can be a challenge because there are so many options to consider. It often helps to draw inspiration from a particular decorating style, so you can narrow your choices and create a cohesive design. If you like the idea of a French style room, focus on a few colors that provide an authentic feel. However, there are still enough options for you to find the ideal wall color to suit your tastes and style.
Subway tiles are simple rectangles that typically come in white, black or minty green. First used in the early 20th century in the New York City subway, the tiles have since become a popular material for home design. Given their simple look, it's no surprise that they adapt so well to a wide range of styles. For a French country look, mix the clean lines of subway tiles with warm and rustic elements.
Children's rooms have the tendency to be decorated somewhat loud and over-the-top. If you want a child's room that is kid-friendly, but still sophisticated, consider French country style. French country style is elegant and classic, but it is also meant to look aged and rustic so it can stand up to the challenges of being in a child's room. This look is easy to achieve regardless of budget. If you are looking for a way to bring this style into your child's room, keep some design guidelines in mind.
Different styles of beards convey different looks; a man can appear rugged, sophisticated or wildly eccentric depending on the type of beard he chooses to grow. French beards are a family of beard styles; although there are a few different varieties, all typically include a mustache and a goatee of some kind. A few celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp, have popularized French beards in recent years.
French-cutting an item is a now-generic term for cutting something thinly. To julienne an item, which is the most-referred to style of French cutting, you cut it in thin strips on the bias. Thin strips of orange zest can be cut using a specific zesting tool, called a zester. A small paring knife can also be used to slice the orange peel away from the pith before cutting it into strips that can then be candied and used in pastry or as a garnish.
In the immediate post-war years, designers utilized less fabric as a result of austerity measures that had been imposed. Deciding that the measures no longer applied, Christian Dior single-handedly revolutionized fashion with his "New Look." Characterized by fuller appearance, the New Look inspired designs such as the Y-Line coat, the A-Line skirt and hourglass skirts. Simultaneously, Dior's New Look also created dissonance in the fashion community with Cristóbal Balenciaga, Jacques Fath and Pierre Balmain's new silhouettes for women. All of these fashion designers heavily influenced French fashion in the 1950s.
French Country style architecture exudes comfort and warmth. Buildings designed in the French Country style use a combination of stonework and curved arches inside and out, but without harsh lines. They often integrate stone, plaster, and wood. Designers generally focus on warmth, comfort and natural materials throughout, rather than drawing attention to specific pieces or accents.
Add a layer of sophistication and extravagance to your home with French decor. An appropriate layout and antique furnishings help you recreate this design scheme, while a soft color palette, fabrics, elegant accessories, light fixtures, opulent counter tops and light cabinetry and fixtures finish the look.
Country home decor and design usually means natural wood, vintage fixtures and antique decor items. In general, designers should consider how a ceiling light fixture will fit in with the decor theme, so country fixtures should have some sort of vintage or rustic element. Country style also has many traditional style elements, so a metal chandelier with curling designs wouldn't be out of place in a country home.
French Tudor homes that became popular late in the 1800s are more accurately part of a Tudor revival period. The country estate has a distinctly medieval appearance that is both rustic and elegant. The architectural features of a Tudor home make the manor style home easily recognizable. Homeowners can decorate, landscape and design the Tudor home to create the lavish appearance of a medieval country manor.
Whether your tastes lean toward clean lines and stunning contrast or soft colors and countryside scenes, you'll find a style of French decorating that works for you. You'll soon find that a taste of France adds delicious European flair to even the humblest of homes. With French style decorations you can combine your personal tastes with a fine historic or international touch for a well crafted home.
French country style is a charming and elegant style of decor for a home. It is inspired by nature while still looking rich and stylish. While many consider the look of the walls in their design, few seem to remember the "fifth wall," or the ceiling. Sometimes neglected, the ceiling can play an important role in the overall look of the room. Finishing your ceiling with French country-inspired design will enhance the sense of completion in the space.
While many modern fireplaces are run on natural gas or electricity, traditional fireplaces require certain tools for maintenance and functionality. Fireplace tools can be an attractive addition to any fireplace, whether it is a simple design or an extensive design with fancy trim. Tools can often be found in five-piece sets that include the poker, tongs, shovel, brush and stand. Fireplace tools are commonly available in wrought iron and brass finishes.
Decorating with small 4 x 6-inch photo frames presents special decorating challenges. In a normal wall gallery, the largest piece of artwork provides the focal point for the rest of the display. The focal point tells the eye what to pay attention to. However, in displays featuring frames of the same size, steps must be taken to compensate for lack of a large piece with which to create a focal point. Additionally, you want to arrange the pictures in such a way that no picture loses its impact within the larger display.
Fabric flowers may take a utilitarian jacket from plain to military chic, or push bland flats from invisible to stylish. These colorful, permanent flowers may become thoughtful gifts, original decor accents, or simply a way to use odds and ends from your latest craft project. Whatever your reasons, don't discount a piece of fabric because a craft book recommends one kind; fabric flowers come in numerous styles.
French Country décor has a sense of ease and effortlessness, yet remains elegant and firmly rooted in French cultural traditions. It is this careful balance that makes the French Country style so appealing, yet seems so difficult for many to achieve. This decorating style requires several key elements to be executed successfully.
A fireplace is both a functional structure and a decorative element. It serves as a gathering place and focal point for a room, while also providing cozy warmth on cold winter nights. Some fireplaces are large or have decorative stone work that brings them to the fore, aesthetically. Others are built into the wall and need a little help to become attractive additions to a home.
According to Hispano arts and culture authority Mary Caroline Montano, there is a distinction between Spanish colonial furniture and Spanish colonial revival style. The former never had protruding mortise and tenon joints nor painted chip-carved depressions. The style was never combined with Art Deco and there was more emphasis on horizontal lines. The term "Spanish colonial bed styles" can mean any bed with Spanish colonial influence.
Ranch-style homes are typically one-story with a gabled or hipped roof. It is often in a box-, L- or U-shaped configuration. Many styles have open living room, dining and family room areas with an adjacent kitchen. It is not difficult to transform this style of home to reflect a French country ambiance. Using colors often found in nature, distressed wood and the correct accessories are key to decorating in this style. French country decor is often seen in the cottages and farmhouses of Provence, France.
The kitchen fireplace has undergone many transitions since the reliance on it from the pioneering and homesteading era to current day society, where the fireplace functions primarily as a decorative rather than necessary feature. Changes that have occurred in fireplace design have reflected the changes in needs and technological advances that have taken place over the years.
An often overlooked detail, gutters can completely change the look of a house. By using gutters that match the style of your house, you create strong curb appeal while adding value to your home, while the wrong gutter detracts from the exterior. Gutters for a French-style house should match the design and fit with the flared eaves.
The decor of French Country kitchens mixes elegance with rusticity. This style intersperses rough materials with refined touches. The sunny walls of a French Country kitchen are both attractive and utilitarian. You can achieve the same look of antique, whitewashed plaster with a colorwashing technique. Mix in some charcoal dust to age white paint. Alternatively, you can use other natural pigments like yellow ochre or red oxide to create tinted wall paint in traditional French Country colors.
With space at a premium and multi-story, walk-up apartment buildings serving as a main staple of accommodation options, decorating homes in New York City can be tricky. Small apartment homes become easily cluttered due to the lack of storage, while changing wall color or replacing large furniture items is a challenge in confined spaces. Take a "measure twice, decorate once" mentality to select furniture and accessories that will withstand the test of time, plus the wear and tear of city living.
If you enjoy spending time in the mountains, decorate your great room to resemble a mountain home, such as a cabin or log home. A great room can assume the place of a variety of rooms in a traditional home, including the living room, den and study. When decorating your great room in a mountain theme, consider using decorations found in cabins and log homes. Natural colors and décor items can create a mountain theme within a great room.
Decorating a country den in primitive items requires the use of family heirlooms and antiques. New, modern, bold and bright decorative items do not work well in this theme. Instead, rustic, natural items, natural colors and natural textures decorate a country den. A den decorated in a country theme has a welcoming appearance. Emphasize your family history throughout your den with your personal primitive items. Allow ample time to complete your den's decorating.
Creating a picture display is one of the most common ways that homeowners decorate their homes. People prefer to hang pictures, because doing so provides a warm, personal touch to their decor by using items they usually have in abundance---pictures. Picture frames count among some of the most versatile and inexpensive items with which to decorate. They come in an array of colors, sizes and styles making them perfect for decorating styles as diverse as shabby chic to ultra modern.
French style vegetable gardens are called potagers, and may sometimes be called kitchen gardens in English. That doesn't mean that you can't grow flowers in them, however. The philosophy of the potager is simple: plant an aesthetically pleasing design that incorporates as many edibles as you can into whatever space you have available. Since the French typically have much less space available for gardening than Americans do, techniques such as succession planting and interplanting are used to keep potagers productive year round.
Rustic comfort comes to mind when thinking of the French country style of decorating. The cozy feel of a French chateau is combined with elegant elements to create a look that is old-world charming and chic at the same time. The trick to making this look work is creating a friendly and inviting ambiance with furnishings and colors that enhance the mood you want for your home.
Architectural styles, like laws, are different in Louisiana than they are in the rest of the country. The historical influences of French and Acadian builders and homeowners have led to several distinctive farmhouse plans. In addition to the cultural differences, homeowners, and especially farmers, in Louisiana must contend with certain environmental issues. House plans must prepare for flooding, termite infestations and moisture control to fight the intense humidity of the warmer months.
French Country colors include a variety of paints and painting techniques, each generally associated with a specific region of the country. From decorating classic French chateaus to rustic farmhouses, you can match French Country colors by looking to the colors of nature. The coastal areas of the Mediterranean and the northern countryside provide a rich variety of colors in any home. The trick to creating a home with French Country colors is selecting a palette and using items that you love.
Tiny, delicate and unbelievably fast, the hummingbird is one of the most breathtaking members of the bird world. Bringing this little creature into the home by using its likeness as decor accents can give any room a delicate country feel.
Sideboards and hutches offer attractive storage, where you can show off a collection of decorative cookware or stow away bulky linens. Typically kept in dining rooms or living areas, sideboards and hutches usually extend above eye-level, often balancing open shelving over a buffet-height set of drawers or cabinets. The French country style lends itself well to sideboards and hutches, with its rustic farmhouse style suiting the highly practical nature of a capacious and easy-access sideboard.
No matter where you look for inspiration, country style has some common elements. It's comfortable, functional and inviting. That things are imperfect only lends warmth to a country-style den, giving it the air of a place that has been well-used for many happy, peaceful years. French country is further inspired by old-world European charm and that delicate, finely detailed flair of French style. A French country den is a delightful place to spend time, but you don't have to live in a provincial farmhouse to capture it.
The fireplace stands at the center of many rooms. As such, it functions as the room's focal point--because this area is so large, the eye is automatically drawn to it. However, you can take steps to further enhance the fireplace's central role in your living room or den. By carefully working out the way you'll decorate your fireplace, you can ensure this area of the room is what people notice immediately when they walk into the room.
French country interiors typically combine casual, informal building materials with softer touches of fabric, flowers and decorative tile to recreate the warm, inviting feel of southern France. However, interpretations of a French country interior can vary widely. Some homeowners choose more formal furnishings with touches of gold gilding and others are more in tune with a rural version that includes flea market furnishings and the innovative reuse of discarded items.
Country houses have a charm to them that reaches beyond the years and the changes of fashionable style. Susan Emmet of the "Sunday Times" states these homes hold a "quaint and reassuring character" that attracts us in woeful economic times. It is these characteristics that draw us closer to the French Country and Tudor house styles.
There's no denying that French Wine Country is considered some of the most beautiful landscape in the world. People travel from everywhere simple to absorb the beauty of the area. Because of this appeal, many people try to mimic the look in their own home landscaping. There are a few distinct design principals that make for excellent French Wine Country landscaping; following these principals will ensure a beautiful outcome every time.
If you want the polish of dark, cherry wood with the sophistication of French interior decor, there are a few style options available. Currently, French provincial style, Louis XV and French colonial are in vogue. Look for these styles of furniture in cherry for an elegant interior.
French floral fabric can immediately conjure up different images and styles to different people because the patterns constantly changed throughout history. Methods of design and style changed, as well. Regardless of the time period, French floral fabric is always vivid in color, even when the color is light and the design is fastidiously detailed.
Chips and worn-away paint confer charm---and a hefty price tag--on Old World furniture. Give your ordinary wooden furniture the look of a French antique at a fraction of the cost with the faux finishing technique of paint distressing. Use bold colors, such as maroon and mustard, for rustic French country decor and cream and pale pastels for a touch of Parisian chic. For the most authentic imitation, study antique items to see their pattern of natural wear and tear. Take the project a step further by replacing drawer pulls and knobs with historic reproductions.
French Country style has a rustic, yet elegant, look. The style works equally well in new, historic and country homes. French Country furniture is commonly made of heavy wood, wrought iron, or a combination of both. Chairs and benches often have seats made of woven straw. Furniture can be simple in design, or include embellishments such as carvings of flowers or animals. Toille and rooster-print fabrics are used on upholstered pieces and for pillows.
French Country is a popular design style that can give a home a rustic feel and welcoming environment. The French Country style is meant to resemble a cottage in the French countryside. Homeowners and designers who are creating a French Country look will use pastel colors, distressed furniture and toile fabrics throughout their design.
The Colonial style of décor goes back to the days before America was even an idea germinating in the minds of radical liberals like Thomas Paine and Sam Adams. This style was founded in the Colonies inside the opulent houses of wealthy residents of Boston and Philadelphia, where interiors were highlighted by attention to detail. It may come as a surprise to learn that furniture influences came from France, Spain and the Mediterranean countries as well as England.
Drawn from the natural world of the French countryside, French county design is all about rustic charm and old-world elegance. It's a comfortable and earthy style, and can either be regal and elegant or cozy and comforting. Whether you are decorating a grand estate or a small country cottage, French country style is versatile enough to suit your decor. Even though the look can vary somewhat, there are a few common themes that make French country decor a standout in interior design.
If you're considering remodeling your kitchen, consider a design style that evokes a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. An ideal style to achieve this feel is French country design. Fill your kitchen with natural and rustic elements, from the colors to the furniture, to achieve this style.
Originally referred to as French Provençale or French Provincial, the rustic, casual simplicity of French Country style pays tribute this bright, cheerful region of southern France, bringing its warmth and vitality into the home. Its mix of primitive furnishing and refined antiques, in rich textured fabrics and vibrant colors and patterns, creates an easy, livable atmosphere.
Country French is a home decorating style that is rustic, yet elegant. It provides a setting that is versatile enough to accommodate both relaxing with family and entertaining friends. This look is simple to achieve by juxtaposing refined antiques and well-worn country items. Many French country interiors use an iconic selection of colors, such as mustard yellow, brick red and antique cream. Look to French provincial textiles to provide an inspiration for your color palette. The decorative painting technique of color washing will give your walls the look of aged plaster.
French country décor combines rustic elements with fine antiques. It is an eclectic look that is both elegant and homey. French country is a popular decorating style and is easy to achieve, especially in a room with a fireplace. A stone fireplace provides an instant rustic vibe. However, with the right accessories, you can turn your ordinary fireplace into a French country hearth.
French furniture is some of the most distinctively designed and styled. From historical personages such as King Louis XIV, to time periods such as the Restoration, to geographical locations such as the French countryside, French-style furniture spans a wide range of styles and categories. While staying within the furniture trends of the time, each furniture style has distinct features that sets it apart from others.
Also referred to as French Provincial, French Country style refers to homes that look like modest farmhouses and large chateau-type homes. The style is rustic and warm yet comfortable and elegant. There are many architectural elements that make a house plan French Country and each feature is specific to creating a home in the French Country style.
Whether you live in a French country farmhouse or just want to emulate the look in your home, you can decorate your countertops in French country style. Have fun with your French country decor, adding personal elements such as wildflowers from your garden or favorite crockery from your kitchen. The best aspect about decorating your countertops is that you can quickly update them to incorporate seasonal changes or a shift in your aesthetic preferences.
French decor is very much an elegant and recognizable style. The elements are beautiful and the furniture style is curvy, wood, iron and white and gold. Think about a white dressing table with gold trim that is in many girl's rooms. This is elegant French style.
Designing the perfect showcase bedroom comes easily when you choose brown and white as your color palate. The French country style has maintained its popularity over the years, and the colors brown and white put a modern twist on this ever so famous decorating style. Casual elegance can be created in a French country bedroom by carefully choosing furniture and accessories that stay true to the theme yet add a bit on contemporary appeal.
Once you own furniture pieces from a certain line of furniture, it can be disheartening to find that brand or line of furniture has been discontinued if you want to add to your set. However, there are ways to find furniture pieces and make them appear to match your existing set, even if they are not from the same line of furniture you already own. Simply do your research, be vigilant about finding the right style of furniture, and you can have a beautiful and coordinated home.
When people think of a Victorian house, they usually picture the classic Queen Anne style with its many towers, large porches and decorative trim . There are actually several different styles of homes that were built during the Victorian era of the 1800s. Victorians spent an enormous amount of time entertaining and considered their homes to be a reflection of their identity.
French country style is an enduring classic, in part because it evokes an old world charm, but also because it has a rustic, unfussy look that can incorporate all your sentimental treasures and family heirlooms. You can focus on a key room for a French country update, typically the living room, kitchen or dining room, as these are areas for entertaining guests, or you can invest in a complete home makeover that evokes the farmhouses of Provence.
Country furniture has a rich history and reflects a simple, relaxed style of decorating with warm woods and simple lines prevalent during the 17th and 18th century in America. Country furniture and country design styles are still popular today. You can find a wide variety of retailers, both online and off, who sell furniture made to complement a country style home décor.
Matelasse is type of double-woven fabric that first gained popularity in the 18th century. Attractive and durable, matelasse was originally used for domestic purposes and was even fashioned into women's undergarments.
"The architectural style of the house is less important than its furnishings and the way those furnishings reflect the life within," says Betty Lou Phillips, author of "Provencal Interiors: French Country Style in America." Though there is no wrong or right way to decorate in the French country style, its goal is to create a comfortable, rustic charm while using furnishings that maintain understated elegance. Keep in mind the four key elements of color, light, texture and scale when you put your rooms together. French country style is more of an attitude of individuality rather than using exactly this item…
French country style decor has evolved from the beautiful hamlets of the south of France to become one of the most widespread styles of interior design around the globe. It embodies the rustic nature and charm of old French farmhouses and country homes. French country style decor imitates the adornments you might find in a cottage in rural France and when you think of the French countryside, you are inevitably envisioning lavender-filled meadows and sparkling sunshine.
Teddy bears are loved by both little children and grown adults. Teddy bears can be included in your decor subtly or more overtly, depending on your taste. Whether you're simply displaying a teddy bear collection or wish to paint a large mural of stuffed bears on your guest room wall, there are many ways to decorate with teddy bears. You can use decor items, such as lamps, pillows and picture frames with teddy bear motifs, or decorate with the real stuffed bears. As you decorate, you'll find what you like and what you don't and adjust your plans accordingly. Here…
Purchasing brand new kitchen cabinets can be very expensive. But there are ways to improve existing cabinets at a much lower cost. The French country kitchen decorating style is offers an old farmhouse feel with European flair. You can get a start on a French country design theme in your kitchen by renovating plain cabinet doors.
If you want a warm atmosphere and cheery colors for your bedroom, try decorating in French country style. This style is defined by natural materials, like wood, stone, tin, cotton and linen; earthy, natural colors; and mixes of prints, like checks, stripes and florals.
