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30 French Country Living Room Ideas That Make You Go Sacre Bleu

By: Summer Hirst | April 29, 2020

When it comes to the French, it's all about glamor. Whether it's fashion, food, interior décor, or anything else, things have to be in style. If you want to add extravagance in your living room, give it a little French country touch.

Decorate your living room with soft fabrics, romantic lighting, bits of gold, multi-pane windows, and some pretty patterns to give the room a French appeal. Devenez Magnifique with our French country living room ideas that are easy to implement and can transform the entire look of your home.

Get Impressive Lighting

Whether you're looking for a minimalist décor or a stylish French inspired living room, lighting is always important. You can get brightest bright or romantic dim or even a soft glow but there's something that adds beauty to all types of lighting – and that's the lighting fixtures. When it comes to intricate French décor, you cannot settle with simple bulbs, no.

You need chandeliers or other types of antique lighting. You can set up the chandelier in the living room or the foyer. This small but beautiful chandelier is looking good with exposed beams and giving a rustic French country look.

Vintage and Designer Looks

French provincial living room décor includes everything traditional. From the beautiful chandelier to the mahogany dinner table, the room is old school and very fancy. Everything from the furniture to the walls and from the lighting to the crockery is stylish. While it has a casual appeal like dining with your grandparents, it does carry a formal and royal feel.

The wonderful thing about this look is that it can be attained even in a modern Manhattan apartment. Stack up on antique things including antique furniture and you'll have the perfect French country living room.

Say it With Wood

Wood never goes out of style. It was used in the bygone days and it's being used now. If you love wood and want to get French country living room décor, you can implement it in style. Instead of having a doorbell, use a knocker that opens up to a beautiful countryside living room decorated beautifully with white lilies.

The printed curtains made of soft fabric give a classic French look. The seating space next to the window is ideal for sitting and sipping coffee while enjoying the rain. The dark wooden flooring and furniture can make the room look smaller so white walls are used wisely to create the perfect balance.

Picture Perfect French Living Room

There's so much going on in this living room and everything looks super soft and comfortable. Whether it's furniture upholstery or fluffy cushions, the room has a warm homely feel to it. While the living room has a white undertone, it has several colors making the room look warm and bright.

If you're looking for French décor, make sure you add fresh flowers to it. Lilies are my first choice but you don't have to limit yourself to them. Lotuses and even roses can look exquisite in a traditional setting. Check out the golden tones scattered across the room, providing it a subtle royal look.

Refined and Chic French Living Room

The olden charm of the French countryside décor is brought out by having soft interiors. Incorporate the French décor and you'll have elegant and fun interiors that are refined but also casual. Make sure your fabric upholstery is made of soft fabrics like cotton, rayon, or linen. The gilded accent of the room gives a rustic but feminine feel.

While there are many colors you can play around with, combining white, blue, and yellow is a bold move. But if you take light colors, you can mix them up without having them look out of place.

Say it With Mirrors

We've all heard it – Mirrors can make the room look bigger. This closet opens up to reveal more mirrors and creates a glamorous look that's only a little short of being called a royal room. The furniture has a rich and luxurious look and the lighting is intricate and beautiful, including the chandeliers.

The only thing missing from this living room is a hint of colors with some flowers. Large red roses would be the perfect flowers to add some bright colors to the room. Apart from that, the room is perfect down to the wall hangings and light fixtures.

A Relaxed French Country Living Room

While French décor is always intricate and thus has a formal appeal, you can also add a casual touch to it by having exposed beams and a little simplicity in design. The furniture in this living room, although vintage style, is simple enough to add a casual appeal.

The living room houses a lot of colors. The red exposed beams and the blue upholstery of furniture provides a contrasting touch with the light green doors and beige walls and fireplace. The carpet is multicolored but light, neutralizing the bright shades and creating the perfect harmony and balance.

A Beautiful Lavender Touch

Lavender carries a soft feminine touch. But that doesn't mean guys cannot love lavender. Check out this French country living room furniture that's soft grey and suits well with those lavender walls. The hanging vases with fake lavender flowers add to the lavender theme.

The L-shaped couch is ideal for modern apartments that lack ample space for a luxurious living room but it still gives an opulent ambiance. The coffee table is upholstered, letting it double up as a sitting space. The art pieces on the wall go well with the lavender theme and are beautifully arranged to make the room look rich and comfortable.

A French Country Living Room with a Fireplace

A living room built in stone – it looks modern and yet traditional. Natural materials like stone never run out of style. Add a fireplace and you'll get a living room that adds warmth to not just the home but also your hearts. The décor is minimal and vibrant because the natural stone patterns don't require any extra add-ons.

The light furniture and carpeting provide a contrast to the reddish brown wood and stone work. This creates a balance and neutralizes strong shades. Notice the big vases placed next to the mantelpiece. The coffee table is made of solid wood and carries the traditional country touch with it, complementing the décor.

Make It More Beautiful with Green

Plants can make any room much brighter and greener. If you're aiming for a French country living room, it's important to have some beautiful flowers such as lilies or roses. But if you're not into changing fresh flowers every day, you can go for houseplants instead.

A little green adds so much brightness and happiness to the room. Give your living room a warm and cozy ambiance by placing a couple of houseplants in it. The all-white theme looks charming with the blue couch that offers it an accent. The room looks alive with fresh greens scattered in different places.

Add a French Touch with a Settee

You have a fireplace in the living room, a fancy chandelier, and beautiful interiors. What's missing? Maybe a settee? A settee can add a casual appeal to any living room. Plus, it's a couch without boundaries so you can lie down on it when tired. It's beautiful and it's practical, making it a perfect addition to your French country living room.

The tastefully placed wooden logs and big stone bowls add a rustic appeal to the room. If you want your living room to tell a story, you should invest in antiques. The large bowls make it feel like a perfect countryside living room and the décor makes it look posh French.

Add a Hint of Gold

When you want to add grandeur to your living room, you cannot ignore gold. Maybe not gold as in the metal itself but a golden color that can be used easily while being in budget. The luxurious furniture, curtains, and decorative elements – all have a hint of gold in them, giving this living room a look that's not less than that of a palace.

If you're the king or queen of the castle, adding a little gold will help you mark your territory. The fireplace in the background does a good job of helping the gold to shimmer and stand out in its warm glow.

A Fluffy and Soft French Country Living Room

The French styling is all about softness and romance. Make your living room fluffy and soft by adding beautiful cushions on the couch. Also, make sure all the furniture is soft and cushiony. Give the room a warm and full approach instead of making it look empty. A few floor lamps will not just illuminate the room just right but will also impart a vintage look.

Exposed beams add a rustic countryside touch to the living room and the grandfather cabinet makes the room look traditional and adds a hint of culture to it – just the way you'd want in your French living room.

Make It Bright… and Pink

Make your living room naturally bright by allowing sunlight to come in through the largely French style windows. The French speak the language of love that can be brought alive by adding red and pink cushions on the couch. And of course, a dozen roses say more than words can.

The rustic coffee table made with wheels can be strolled to just about any room, making it comfortable to bring coffee and cakes from the kitchen and directly to the living room for the guests. The big candle in the center gives the perfect French countryside feel to the living room.

Pure White French Décor

White adds brightness to a room. And it makes the space look bigger. If you want to go monochrome, white is your color. No other color will suit a theme the way white will. From white cushioned chair and white settee to white walls and white chandelier – keep everything white.

From the rug on the floor to the vase and the flowers in the vase – absolutely everything is white. While it does look bright, sometimes white can get boring and so if you want a hint of color, switch to red roses in the white vase and red candles in the candle lamps.

A High Ceiling and a Chandelier

High ceilings are hallmarks of French country living. In fact, high ceilings were also present in traditional Victorian architecture and other architectures of olden times. High ceilings, exposed beams, and beautiful large chandeliers give the place a tasteful royal appeal. The furniture is padded and comfortable, giving a cozy appeal to the room. There are flowers in the room and a beautiful fireplace.

Over the mantelpiece is a large frame that complements the largeness of the room. The large arch shaped windows impart the room a classic French look that's difficult to miss. The metal chandelier looks marvelous and adds a rustic touch to the décor.

Go Vintage and Big on Style

Remember how grandma used to have plates on her wall? Somehow it changed when modern interior décor set in. if you're a fan of countryside décor, go back to the vintage style. Keep in mind that when it comes to hanging plates on the wall, the design of the plate isn't as important as the arrangement of the plates.

Add some bolster pillows to the couch to bring back the old style to your living room. A traditional looking lamp and a few houseplants will make the room look more beautiful. Traditional lighting on the walls and lilies in the vase do the trick of converting a regular living room to a French country living room.

The Arrangement Matters

How do you arrange your furniture in the living room? This living room has furniture lined up keeping the fireplace as the focal point. Instead of one coffee table, the place has two tables to make things comfortable for all guests. Overall, the room has adequate seating space and a lot to talk about.

The chandelier has a warm radiance that supplements the glow from the fireplace as you sit in the evening with your friends and family. The woodwork in the ceiling adds a rustic and vintage charm to the place that's beaming with comfort and luxury.

A Scene From a Magical Movie

This living room looks like it's from a set of an old family movie that includes a lot of love and magic. The candelabra chandelier in the corner, the super comfortable seating, the padded coffee table, and candles on it. The houseplants that are growing everywhere. Yep, it surely is a typical family movie or Christmas movie scenario where everyone is happy and chirping.

There are no bright lights in the room – only soft glow coming from candles, chandeliers, and small ceiling lights. Add a lot of cushions to make sure the seating is super comfortable. While the room is predominated by reddish browns, the houseplants add a bright green color to the place.

A Living Room in the Porch

Why does a living room have to be in a closed space? This living room is right on the porch. The French country décor enhances the curb appeal and it saves your indoor space as well. And if you just said, "but what about the cold winter nights?" there's a fireplace on the porch. The vintage looking lamps and beautiful and comfortable cane furniture create the perfect French look.

Since the living room is on the porch itself, there are many plants – flowering and non-flowering. On the table are two glasses with Chardonnay wine – a perfect romantic setting. Just light up the fireplace and the place is perfect for an adventurous evening.

A Festive French Country Living Room

The candy striped couches look deliciously sweet and the white couch neutralizes the tone of the room. The white and pink cushioned chair in the corner might look out of place but its colors complement those of the candy striped couch. The coffee table carries a vase with bright pink flowers, adding to the theme of the room.

The chandelier above is simple and does not overpower the already strong concept of the room. Exposed beams look attractive but don't miss the bold and beautiful clocks on two walls.

A Modern Yet Classic French Style

Combine modern, traditional, and beautiful French décor in this one of a kind living room. The mirror above the mantelpiece carries a modern appeal but the chandelier hanging from the ceiling tells a different story. The huge bouquet in the middle adds vibrancy to the room and makes it come alive.

The table on the side of the couch is a large box that has a rustic vintage charm. The printed curtains made of soft fabric carry a French charm that is also reflected by the large windows of the room.

Fabric Valances for a Traditional Look

There are so many things that add a touch of culture and tradition to your space. Valances are one of those things. Often seen on country houses, they make the room look unique and more stylish. And they have that grandma appeal that gives you a nostalgic feeling.

The solid wood coffee table can hold more than just coffee and the couch gives a comfortable vibe to the room. A traditional fireplace and a beautiful carpet bring the place alive to the French magic. A chandelier is a must so make sure you install proper lighting, even if it's a small one.

A Bookworms' French Country Living Room

A book wall can never go wrong. Whether you want a French look or a traditional British one, bookshelves will always be in style. Depending on your love for books, you can have many shelves on the wall. And if you're a complete bibliophile, turn the entire living room wall into a library.

The French look is reflected in the comfortable couch and extra cushions and the center table that's delicate and beautiful. The houseplants on the sides of the couch add brightness and greenery to the living room – always a welcome feature.

Beautiful Big White Flowers

If you want a French country look, don't skimp on the flowers. Bring alive the conventional beauty to your living room by getting lilies or lotuses. Orchids will also look good. White cherry blossom branches here in the beautifully intricate vase look good and bring the room to life.

Add a hint of gold to the room – whether you want to add golden color to the chandelier or a framed art piece on the wall, or both – a little gold will add opulence to the living room.

Add a Touch of Teal

This room has everything to be called a French country living room – high ceiling, an intricate chandelier, white walls with a hint of golden, a fireplace, and a mirror above the mantelpiece. Heck, it even has a bull horns trophy on the wall and a painting above the door.

All it needs now is a little accent. And what can be a better color to provide an accent than teal? A teal settee in the living room offers all the accents you need. It adds brightness, vividness, and a luxurious look to the room, more so, if the upholstery fabric is velvet.

A French Living Room Under the Stairs

While having extra space always helps in creating a luxurious living room, it's not a prerequisite. Check out this living room that is partly under the stairs. The wall is made of embedded rocks, giving it a cave-like feel. The chandelier is intricate and beautiful, enough to dazzle the place.

While there are not a lot of couches, the seating is comfortable and has a lot of cushions. The center table is simple and beautiful and ideal for carrying two cups of coffee. The shelf in the corner displays the books you're currently reading and the entire place reflects a rustic country-like charm.

An Adorably Red and White Living Room

I love the red and white combination – bright and yet gentle. Both the colors balance each other and the room will not look too dull or too bright. The room has a soft French look and carries the red and white theme. Everything from the curtains on the windows to the rug and from the flowers in the vase to the upholstery on the furniture – everything is carefully designed to fall in this theme.

The padded coffee table and luxurious carpeting speak French. And so do the red and white cushions on the white couch. Even the books on the white coffee table are red. Now that's what I call perfection!

A Houseplant in the Middle

Big doors and windows create that traditional country charm that's beautiful and lets in a lot of sunlight. The natural lighting keeps the living room beaming and you even save on energy expenses. Here the walls aren't a big part of the room. The doors and windows are so large, you can hardly notice the walls.

And you just cannot miss the large plant in the middle. Whether it's a houseplant, a bonsai, or a full-fledged tree right in the middle of the living room, it can be the focal point of the room and draw all the attention here.

A Large Grandpa Chair for Accent

Big antlers on the trophy on the wall – the perfect manly man's living room. But even men need that soft touch that's offered by a beautifully decorated bouquet of different flowers in the vase. A classic looking painting that's illuminated in the glow from a metallic candelabra chandelier.

The room is decorated with Chinese ceramics and in the corner is a grandpa chair providing an accent to the white walls and white ceiling. It's the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cigar or a glass of whiskey while telling your grandkids stories from your childhood days.

The French Do It in Style

Converting a regular living room to a French country living room is relatively easy if you already have large doors and windows. Just make sure you have a comfortable couch. Add a lot of soft cushions and change the curtains. Add a chandelier and some other elements of antique looks and you're done.