FRENCH COUNTRY STYLES

LOOK FOR:

  • Beadboard, wainscoting
  • Painted, chalked and distressed cabinet finishes
  • Decorative wire mesh or metal cabinet inserts
  • Handmade, hand-forged, homespun look
  • Antiques and flea-market finds

SIMILAR STYLES:

English Country, Farmhouse, Cottage

rench Country: Framed cabinets in either raised or recessed panels reveal a room with French country charm. Cabinets are glazed, chalked, distressed or sanded through for an authentic finish, though painted cabinetry is also a time-honored alternative. Decorative shelving, the use of beadboard, a butler's wall or pantry and plate racks will enhance the genuine French Country appeal.