Explore French Style Lights
Creating a French atmosphere in your home is easy with the right lamps and lighting. This guide will provide you with tips on how to decorate your home with timeless charm using classic lamps and other light fixtures that personify the French style.
Maximize Your Illumination With Layers
The secret to creating a romantic and warmth-filled ‘French’ is all in the details! Utilise multiple layers of light fixtures throughout your home, including floor and table lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers, and pendant lighting. Not only will this create a more balanced and elegant look for your space, but it also allows you to control the mood with various levels of illumination.
Floor lamps can be used in any room to cast a soft and inviting light. You can also create atmosphere by using table lamps in various rooms or opting for sconces to add dimension along your walls or shelves. Keep in mind that if you have high ceilings, you may want to invest in some long statement pendants or chandeliers that will make a bold design statement while also providing adequate lighting. To truly achieve the classic French look in your home, add a chandelier or two.
No country house is ever properly dressed without a flamboyant, yet rustic chandelier above a large table. It truly replicates the look every laine aspires to achieve. C’est magnifique!
Integrate Nature-Inspired Lamp Design Elements
Incorporate nature-inspired elements into your French décor with unique organic lamp designs. Think botanical or bronze finishes, detailed frames, and handcrafted details in the form of leaves, vines, and curling branches.
This will create a warm and inviting atmosphere that lends itself to being set apart from a traditional French palace. Additionally, candle lights enhance your lighting levels without taking away from its overall elegance! Candles are best used to bring a magical element when entertaining in the evenings. Dinner candles and tea-light candles en-masse along large tables certainly speaks the same romantic language as a French country house.
Get Acquainted with the History and Beauty of French Design
France is historically known as the home to some of Europe’s oldest and most famous noble families. Its beauty is revered the world-over and is synonymous with elegance and luxury. To recreate this timeless look in your own home, start by researching the rich history and elaborate designs associated with your home. You may be surprised by what you discover.
From the grand formal rooms to the quaint chateau bedrooms, their style has been shaped by centuries of aristocratic influence. This amazing space was designed by Effiel (as in Effiel Tower)
Château Trois Cloches, as seen on Channel 4’s Chateau DIY, is currently being renovated by Chris and Jolyon. (https://www.instagram.com/chateautroiscloches/) This will give you an idea of what you need to incorporate into your lamp and lighting design choices to make your space truly unforgettable!
Whether you are looking to emulate 19th century Parisian elegance or create a chic country kitchen with rustic charm, inspired by provincial villas, selecting the right lighting will add instant glamour to any room in your home. Opt for traditional ceiling fittings such as filled pendant lamps, painted chandeliers. Avoid those that look factory made instead seeking out handmade pieces. Painted Chandeliers that have gold highlights or slightly distressed pantinas bring an authentic faded luxury vibe.
Table Lamps try lavish brass lamps or ornamental bronze fixtures for a sophisticated look, and crystal lamps for that extra glimmer of luxury. Adopting classic french style lighting will help you establish an atmosphere of graceful decorum which is sure to breathe new life into an old home or character into a new home.
Pick Out a Selection of Lamps
Before adding any lighting fixtures to your space, you should pick out the lamps that will help create the French atmosphere. Choose lamps with designs that reflect the opulence of classic French architecture and design, from metals such as brass or bronze try some with scrollwork, filigree, figurines or sculptures ensure there details to excite your eyes. Ceramic lamps with botanical elements, fruit, berry’s, birds, grapes! Anything that’s picture rich works beautifully. Make sure to keep things balanced by picking both large and small lamps, or pairing a few different styles together for a beautiful contrast. Top tip – don’t get multiple of the same, the individuality seems lost when there’s too much symmetry.
