France is famous for its impeccable taste and unique style that can be recognized every time and everywhere – both in clothes and decor. French chic immediately makes the space refined and exquisite, and I’m talking not only about French country style – modern French homes have their own peculiarities, too. Many of us would like to add that chic to their home or to even to style the whole space look like a French home – not exactly Provence or country style but modern. How to do that? Here are some tips that may be of use.
Fuse Eras
Mix contemporary and vintage or classic elements in one space to make your space more refined and French-styled. This way you won’t have to match too many parts and you’ll get a contemporary and chic look at the same time. Take a vintage apartment and restore moldings on the walls, ceiling and maybe fireplace and then fill the space with contemporary, minimalist or mid-century modern furniture and art for a contrasting and chic look. No molding? No problem, add some yourself – as much as you like creating a vintage-inspired backdrop.
molding on the walls, ceiling and fireplace is combined with a modern mirror and furniture for a harmonious look.
Molded walls, ceiling and a glam chandelier combine with contemporary furniture and other touches.
A vintage space with molding and floor mirror is filled with contemporary furniture and art.
Molding on the walls, doors and ceiling is completed with modern art and laconic furniture.
Fill the vintage and refined space with modern or contemporary furniture and edgy touches.
A vintage bedroom with a large crystal chandelier and fireplace and mid-century modern furniture.
Modern furniture and pendants plus edgy furniture and art in a vintage bedroom.
A vintage space with a mid-century modern dining set and art.
A creamy living room with molding, an antique fireplace and edgy designer's furniture and lamps.
Keep It Neutral
Opt for neutral colors and shades, infuse the interior with gilded decor if you feel like it to achieve that timeless French look. Neutrals have many advantage, for example, they make any space look larger and airier, which is essential for any room. Second, they create a nice backdrop for adding furniture and art of any kind. Third, you can easily accent neutrals and create a contrast with them – add dark furniture and art, or go for classic gilded touches, for example, gilded picture frames or furniture legs, and voila!
A refined Parisian interior in neutral shades with gilded touches.
Neutral spaces always look bigger and airier, just add some wood for a warmer look.
Dark metal cabinets and dark chevron clad floors contrast the whole neutral space.
The whole large space is done in white, with a dark grey sofa and lamp, with lots of no decor space.
Neutral shades create a nice backdrop for any room, which can be filled with anything.
A gorgeous neutral living room with colored floors, furniture and upholstery.
A space filled with natural light and beautiful muted shades features modern Parisian chic.
Create a contrast with some black furniture and it will make your space striking.
Add some gilded touches, fro example, make gilded picture frames.
Add Antique Items
French style is anyway about something exquisitely vintage – we can’t imagine even a modern Parisian space without a couple of antique finds. So feel free to add some vintage units like art, furniture or maybe a fireplace, which can be restored or decorated in a chic way. You won’t need many: just one item or a couple of them are sometimes enough to create a gorgeous Paris-inspired ambience. If you can’t buy some designer’s or vintage pieces, just make some furniture that would be styled like that. Get inspired by the ideas below and enjoy!
An antique mirror in a gilded frame and a gorgeous chandelier remind of Parisian chic.
One vintage-framed mirror is enough to make your space chic and gorgeous.
A vintage crystal chandelier and an antique fireplace for a gorgeous French-style living room.
A breakfast nook looking like a Paris bistro with a crystal chandelier and vintage chairs with gilded frames.
Vintage art and a mirror in a refined gilded frame make the space exquisite and eye-catchy.
A vintage chandelier and some refined chairs create a fantastic ambience.
Refined vintage upholstered furniture and a matching mirror for a Parisian living room.