Hi friends!
How are you? Let’s welcome the month of August with joyful anticipation of sunflowers and colorful zinnias ahead! There is nothing like simply every day enjoyments! : )
Today, I want to share one of our latest before and after stories with you. If you follow us on social media you have already been introduced to these beauties, but if not, get ready to be inspired! The thing about this before and after is that you may not be able to appreciate the outcome without really understanding a bit more about these pieces of furniture and how they fit into one of the most beautiful design styles: French Provincial Design
Here are the after photos, beautifully glammed up and painted in Lincoln Cottage Black.
What is French Provincial Design Style?
Sometimes design styles are hard to define. But if you’ve ever heard the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words,” then you might know the best way for me to answer the question ‘what is french provincial design style?’ is with pictures! Before I get to all of that, I want to share some of the elements that have proven essential to this design style. Oh, and my best definition…french provincial design is a romantic style that strikes a balance between rustic elements of the countryside (of France that is) and the elegance and grandeur of Paris.
Elements of French Provincial Design
Rustic Woods and Finishes
Furniture with Curved Lines
Gilded Accents
Natural Fibers
Mixed Mediums
Touches of Romance
Some Examples of French Provincial Design
c/o Architectural Digest
c/o Architectural Digest
c/o Architectural Digest
As you can see from above, French Provincial design includes a variety of textures, incorporates layers and soft edges, and can be characterized by low or high contrast. What I love most about it, though, is that French Provincial design is not limited by “doing it just one way.”
I have put together a curated design board which features one of our very own black French Provincial dressers. I absolutely love this combination! I decided to maintain a color scheme rooted in neutral tones (a common choice with French Provincial design), but I wanted to mix it up with items that have a high contrast, so the dark dresser and the light chair for example. I would love to help you implement this beautiful bedroom into your home!
To purchase either of these beautiful vintage black dressers, you can go to our SHOP page where you will find the Tall Black Dresser and the Long Black Dresser
Below you will find links to some of the products I selected for this design! Note some of the the links provided are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from any qualifying purchases.
If you are interested in all of the products seen in this design board, I would love to share them with you and help talk through general color and style selections with you at a design appointment! Reach out to me today by visiting our Contact Us page. To learn more about my Interior Design Services, click here.
Broken to Beautiful by FunCycled
I am also excited to share that we are launching our Broken to Beautiful initiative again. Broken to Beautiful is FunCycled’s way of sharing love and kindness. Saying thank you to our customers and community! We want to bless someone in the Capital Region by upcycling a furniture project for them for FREE!
Submissions are being accepted from August 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024. If you would like to submit a project for consideration, fill out this form: Broken to Beautiful Submission Form.
To learn more, visit Broken to Beautiful by FunCycled blog post.
We can’t wait to see what is submitted!
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Happy FunCycling Friends,
Sarah ;)
Note some of the the links provided are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from any qualifying purchases.
