French and Country Cottage: Guest Post

Today’s guest post is from Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a must-shop resource for beautiful light fixtures and lamps online. Visit their website and cool blog for more information. Enjoy!

French country and cottage style go together like Nutella and bananas; both are wonderful on their own but together they are magic. Cottage living is all about comfortable chic. Add in some French country flair and you have charming room full of style. Here are 8 pretty French country cottage rooms to inspire your imagination and decorating.

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French country cottage is a cozy, comfortable style that invites you to linger and relax. This room has an indoor/outdoor feeling to it with the stone wall and tons of natural light. Natural wickers and painted furniture give it a cottage feeling, while the armoire adds a bit of French country.

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A French country cottage room is filled with vintage finds that show their age, like the shutter and reclaimed wood on the window seat. French linen makes great pillows. The gingko leaf shade is an easy DIY project.

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French country cottage blends traditional and farmhouse elements. a crystal chandelier, hangs above a worn painted farmhouse table and delicate wall sconces adorn the fireplace. Flowers and greenery add dots of color to the monochrome color theme.

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In French country cottage décor, an all white room feels anything but sterile and boring. Layers of shades of white mix with vintage and antique finds to create an interesting, unique room.

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Pretty painted pieces create a lovely French country cottage dining room. Palest hues of green and yellow with hints of pink add subtle colors to this cottage white space, as well as the beautiful light fixture that hangs above the dining table.

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A lovely French country cottage living room is awash in warm whites and grays. Linen upholstery is a classic choice for cottage furniture.

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A French cottage kitchen sparkles with the perfect lighting fixture for this room, a crystal hung chandelier. White glass fronted cabinets show off pottery and glassware. Love the vintage clock above the stove.

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Pale colors and subtle patterns liven up this cottage bedroom. French country painted furniture and Provencal patterns give the room a distinct French flair.

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