French furniture with Parisian flair & country house style

As summer draws to a close, it's high time to get the vacation mood out of the suitcase and really enjoy it. And what better way to do this than with an interior style that celebrates Paris and France and transports us to the French capital, at least in our minds! So Vive la France: grab a baguette, a fluffy croissant or a tasty French soft cheese and enjoy our tips for the French lifestyle.

French living style - the history

When you think of Paris, do you immediately think of the wonderful charm of old buildings? Old buildings with stucco walls, high ceilings and elegant wooden parquet flooring. Large fireplaces and huge mirrors double the available space. We can literally hear the creaking of the wooden floors and are amazed. We owe all these images to Georges-Eugène Haussmann, also known as Baron Haussmann, the 19th century city planner of Paris. His renovation work involved serious but beneficial interventions in the Parisian cityscape and is generally referred to as the "immeuble haussmannien". He turned the French capital under Napoléon III into a well-designed modern metropolis, which also encouraged other cities around the world to actively shape urban development. So if you take a stroll around the Louvre and the Île de la Cité in Paris, you will be walking in the midst of Haussmann's planning. Fascinating, isn't it!

French style: it should be elegant furniture

Let us now move on to the area of furniture in connection with the French interior design style. Certain pieces of furniture are irrevocably associated with France and reveal the so-called "savoir vivre" - the art of enjoying life. When it comes to upholstered furniture, you will find the typical combination of opulence, rounded designs and soft textured fabrics. Above all, velvet upholstered furniture is the ultimate. The soft, slightly shiny fabric exudes a sophisticated charm. The velvet couch with first-class seating comfort invites you to linger for hours. This is the place to be. But it doesn't stop at the velvet sofa. The armchairsalso feature the typical combination of materials and blend effortlessly into the Parisian flair.

Art Nouveau furniture as decorative elements

At the same time as the elegant seating, furniture from the Art Nouveau era came into focus. This style came into fashion from the 19th to the 20th century and is characterized above all by the decorative qualities of the furnishings. Floral motifs and geometric shapes combine to create a pretty overall picture that brings a touch of romance into the home. If you value playful furniture, Art Nouveau is the right choice for you!
One element in which Art Nouveau is expressed, for example, is an interlacing of furniture. The wooden chest of drawers is a decorative eye-catcher that brings a natural aesthetic into your home. In addition to the wicker chest of drawers, other furnishings are also fitted with matching wickerwork. In the dining room, for example, a so-called Viennese wicker chair provides a visual stimulus. Simply superb!

The light country house style from France

The natural charm of the French living style can also be found in the high-quality wood that adorns the various items. A greeting goes out here to lovers of the country house style, the advantages of which we have already explained in our magazine. In this style, everything is geared towards the naturalness of the furniture. The different colors of the wood create accentuated highlights. Pale wood colors are generally preferred. A wooden cabinet here, a wooden chest of drawers there and everything fits together perfectly. The rustic and robust features of the furniture combine to create a warm atmosphere - an incomparable interplay of coziness and relaxation.

Are you as enthusiastic about the French lifestyle as we are? Then let us advise you and together we will find the perfect piece of furniture to immerse you in the French way of life in no time at all. A bientôt!