French Farmhouse Style Extending Dining Table
Bjorn Wallander
Whether we're talking about fashion, food, or interior design, French style is beyond iconic. French country kitchens, in particular, make us feel some kind of way. With colors taken straight out of the Provençal landscape, rustic accents, and that general je ne sais quoi, French country kitchens boast effortless elegance. Plus, if you emulate their style in your own home, every day will feel like a vacation in the South of France. Well, maybe not quite, but it's a close second. So take a mental vacation with these 20 French country–style kitchen tips.
Maura McEvoy
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Plenty Of Blooms
Fill the room with flowers and opt for antique, classic vases for a French-country look. This geometric floor design personalizes the long, narrow galley kitchen.
Laura Resen
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Retro-Inspired Appliances
Consider an on-trend yet timeless color combination for a bold kitchen statement. Retro-inspired appliances are great way to balance out the more modern elements and give it a French-countryside feel.
Savage Gibson
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Dainty Accents
Paint the floors a cheerful color, and then reflect it with accent pieces and linens throughout the space, like a skirted vanityty. We can smell the fresh croissants from here.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Eclectic Seating
Mix and match your seating for an eclectic farmhouse feel, and bring in pops of color with antique cabinetry and tableware. The woven pendant lamp adds a coastal flair, too. When it comes to choosing a backsplash, classic white subway tiles will never let you down.
Bjorn Wallender
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A Regal Range
French country can be formal, too: It's all in the range. The floating kitchen island is a great place to work and also offers extra storage space.
Simon Upton
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Island-Free
Instead of an island, opt for a bonus surface space that can function as both a dining table and a prep counter. Wrought iron window frames (with matching pendants), metal grate cabinets, distressed paint, and wicker chairs all contribute to a French country feel.
FRANCESCO LAGNESE
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Market Bags
The kitchen is also a side entrance to this farmhouse, so designer Tom Scheerer secured hooks to the walls with plenty of reusable bags for fresh farmer's market produce. How French!
Bjorn Wallander
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Reclaimed and Found Objects
This kitchen is the perfect balance between formal and laidback, thanks to designer Annie Brahler's skillful layering of antiques. The gilt antique mirror, chandelier, and decorative accents on the vintage demilune cabinets add some frill and pomp, while the reclaimed, distressed wood columns ground the room with an air of history and resilience.
Catherine Kwong Design
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High Ceilings
This French-country-inspired (hello, wrought-iron pendant) California kitchen feels like the perfect balance between classic, cozy, and refined. A light blue hue brings in color without overwhelming the senses.
PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Rustic Bones
If you don't want to call the contractor to customize an island in the kitchen, bring in a long wood table that can double as a dining surface. Opt for open shelves for a casual look (and easy access to cookware) that really puts the spotlight on the rustic bones of your kitchen.
Annie Schlechter
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Grand Overtures
A long hanging pendant accentuates the high ceilings and plays on the fancy feel of this kitchen space, yet the farmhouse-style sink keeps it approachable.
Douglas Friedman
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Display Cabinets
Designer and architect Garrow Kedigian gave this NYC apartment kitchen a French country spin with display cabinets stacked with classic china, hanging copper cookware galore, and a cobalt La Cornue stove. And, though you can't see them here, he also tucked two matching blue stools from the Paris Flea under the island.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Large Pendants
Here's a more modern take on the French-country kitchen look. Though it's contemporary and updated, the accents, like the gilt antique frame and simple greenery, introduce quintessential French-country character.
Paul Raeside
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Antiques
It's all in the details. Crisp white paint pops against the exposed, aged brick wall. Even the cookware in this nook is perfectly French, as is that framed still life.
Jean Liu Design
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Candelabra Lighting
Balance modern living with classic French country style by installing new appliances and settling on an efficient and simple layout, but then add some rustic-meets-dainty details, like an antique candelabra chandelier. This kitchen by Jean Liu is the perfect case study.
Laure Joliet
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Exposed Beams
This kitchen by Reath Design leaves the bare bones (exposed beams, brick walls, and terracotta tiles) as-is but adds brassy accents, regal linens, and a gray marble sink with beautiful veining.
William Abranowicz
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Exposed Beams
Just beyond the island is a grand dining area enhanced by exposed beams. The long pendants accentuate the high ceilings, giving it an air that's equal parts formal and approachable.
PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Casual Undertones
Keep things casual in your French-country-inspired kitchen. Though there's plenty of order in this space, it looks super low-maintenance and comfortable. The eclectic chairs in this eat-in kitchen introduce a touch of modern style.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Copper Pots And Pans
White painted bricks and stone tile floors are a great starting point for a French-country kitchen. Add wrought-iron hardware and hang copper pots and pans from it to finish things off.
Werner Straube
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Labeled Jars and Crates
Labeled jars and an approachable color scheme accented by polished materials give this contemporary kitchen by Corey Damen Jenkins just a touch of French country–style pizzazz. Use vintage containers or label your own found items, like crates, for a similar look and streamlined storage.
French Farmhouse Style Extending Dining Table
Source: https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/kitchens/g758/french-country-kitchen/
