Emily Chan
Include stuff like a well-worn wooden console table, a slightly frayed jute rug, and even a faded coverlet in the bedroom. Embrace the scratches and scuffs! The flaws just mean there’s a story behind every piece.
Don’t get too carried away with it, though. It’s worth emphasizing that your furnishings should look distressed but not shabby and damaged.
Burnished trays, glass vases, watering cans, and an elaborate gilt-framed mirror next to the entryway also make great decor pieces.
Copper
Pass over gleaming metals in favor of wrought-iron hardware, antique brass, and copper kitchen appliances and cooking tools. Hang copper pots and pans in your kitchen to give it a little rustic charm. These metals pair well with natural materials like painted bricks, stone tiles, wooden flooring, and exposed ceiling beams.
Extravagant Lighting
To set the mood, you’ll want to install fancy chandeliers that drape down from ceilings. Gorgeous, grand lighting is the main feature that will elevate your space from dingy to elegant. If you want to have extravagant lighting on a smaller scale, opt for ornate wall scones.
Or you can position a candelabra on a side table as a tribute to the days when candlelight and fire were the only sources of light for French farmers and peasants.
Linens
Layered fabrics will help your space exude timeless taste. Combine laidback linens in gingham, floral, and toile patterns. The plant-based natural fibers of linen or cotton give a nod to the greenery that blooms across French fields. Avoid fabrics such as damask and brocade because they can be too rich and overpowering.
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