How to Have French Style no Matter Where you Live
Originally posted on & updated on 13th January, 2025
There’s so much to love about France, the weather, the people, and the food, but what about their style? A touch of French country style can transform any space to provide your home with that Provencal charm, or to help complement your home in France with its natural surroundings.
Discovering French Elegance
We offer a large selection of character homes for sale; some that are ready for you to move straight in and others that require a full renovation. Stylish interiors are a timeless classic helping your home achieve a relaxed, elegant, rustic feel that appears effortless yet emphasises comfort.
Transform ‘La Cuisine’
Whether you prefer rustic, contemporary or traditional, you can include elements of typical French style in any cuisine (kitchen in France). Embrace the natural sunlight and allow it to flow through your kitchen, opening up your space and bringing the smells from outside into your home. Drenched in sunlight and filled with vintage accessories, the ‘country’ look evokes a familiar, friendly feeling that is cosy yet eye-catching. If you live in Provence or Penzance you can still transform your kitchen using colours taken from a traditional Provencal landscape, pale colours can adorn your walls and cabinets whilst the rest of your kitchen’s palette embraces soft earthy tones. You may also incorporate natural materials in and around your home; in a traditional farmhouse, you might see exposed stone, brick and wood and let’s not forget a kitchen island. If you’re lucky enough to have the space, we encourage you to cook, eat, and entertain your friends and family who are gathered around this essential kitchen addition.
The Allure of French Interiors
When you think of interiors, what word immediately comes to mind? How about simple luxury? French interiors are often formal; however, newly renovated homes have opted for a modern twist in layout and décor yet still show flashes of traditional stone and wooden beams. Open plan spaces are cool, clean and crisp, mixing traditional lines with a refreshing take on classic design a la française.
Enhance Living Space
Once again, daylight is used to enhance the details that have been beautifully crafted throughout your home. Large windows, fireplaces and even larger chandeliers should adorn your living space, your slice of France will be infused with romance and authentic features true to any traditional French home, as well as bringing out your style. In the UK or in America, you wouldn’t purposely expose bare brick walls or uneven stone surfaces; however, in France, these characteristics are made into a feature, giving your home a surprising wow factor.
Celebrate Imperfections
Imperfections can be celebrated in your home, and fraying book covers, chipped furniture, and wrinkled fabrics are welcome here. And finally, no living room is complete without a bunch of perfectly placed fresh flowers, capturing the true spirit of the picturesque French lifestyle.
Al Fresco Living
What’s the point of living in France if you can’t enjoy some al fresco dining? Although the term is Italian, we all love those few days a year when you can enjoy your lunch or evening dinner outside. In France, this casual dining style can be enjoyed throughout the year, but only if your outdoor space allows it. We have properties that boast views of the beautiful French countryside and many could benefit from a small transformation to incorporate an area for a spot of lunch.
Perfect Outdoor Setting
You may also find homes that are already suited to flaunting the breath-taking views over your morning coffee. ‘Bistrot’ chairs, hand-picked flowers and a cold glass of wine all add to the idyllic scene that could be your daily routine in France. Typical French style is filled with calming colours and soft features, but once you step outside, you can let your colour palette blossom; dining accessories can complement the colours from your garden or even be inspired by the blue skies that look over your home. Have some fun and enjoy some al fresco dining with a dash of panache!
Your Dream French Home Awaits
There is no better style than a traditional French home, weekend retreat, holiday home or place to retire; one thing for sure is that your new home will be everything you expect. Our styling tips allow you to enhance any home but see for yourself properties waiting for you to renovate or others that just need your finishing touch. If we have inspired you to find your dream home or a project to renovate, take a look around our properties for sale all over France.
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