How to Decorate With French Toile
French toile patterns were first introduced in the 18th century. Toile patterns can be found on fabric, china, wallpaper and even gift wrapping paper. It has remained a popular choice for decorators seeking to add a touch of French elegance to a rooms decor. French toile can be used in a variety of ways to add some distinctive style to your home, from the bathroom to the dining room. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purchase French Toile printed wallpaper and use it to cover walls in a bedroom, bathroom or living room. To avoid too much pattern, paper only the top half of the wall, and cover the bottom half in less busy print, such as stripes or checks, or just painted.
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Add a bit of French elegance to a hutch or armoire in the dining room by covering the inside with toile wallpaper or fabric. You can also use this trick to dress up a boring medicine cabinet in the bathroom.
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Display a collection of French toile patterned Transferware on a kitchen hutch, for a pretty and functional focal point.
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Look for storage boxes at home decor stores that feature a French toile pattern, to use to store your office supplies.
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Decoupage French toile scrap booking papers or wallpaper onto a wooden serving tray, and display on a coffee table.
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Frame a sheet of French toile wallpaper, wrapping paper or scrap booking paper for easy, instant wall art.
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