Embrace provincial French decor for a look of understated luxury that combines rustic and refined to create a relaxed but luxurious atmosphere in your home. Inspired by the absolutely dazzling homes of Provence, French country interior design styles include: a pale neutral palette with gold accents, distressed natural wood finishes, eclectic and densely decorated rooms, and classic french furniture designs in a heavenly white.

Stick to a pastel palette with an emphasis on pale creamy whites and luxe metallic accents if your not feeling confident with this mix of high and low. A tame palette will let you emphasize the variety of textures and finishes in the room and will reflect the pale and pretty colors that are traditional to the french countryside.

Choose pale white furniture in classic french designs. Some simpler sturdy  everyday furniture can be mixed with gorgeous statement pieces with baroque designs, so long as the lines are classic and they are accented with pillows and textured or ruffles throws. An eclectic mix of furniture will give your room a relaxed and worldly feel. You can stray away from the stark white so long as you keep the colors natural, light, and neutral to go with your french country house feeling.

To really play up the country feeling of the provincial style choose wood pieces that have a distressed natural wood finish. Don’t be afraid to pair these rustic surfaces with more elaborate or baroque styles, the mix will add intrigue to your space.

If you want to add some more sparkle or shine to your room, going for a more chic modern angle on the provinces then choose furniture or wall hangings with distressed mirrored surfaces. Also be sure to pile on the silver and gold accents. Go for the gilt! If you choose well you can add as many accents to the room as you like without making it feel too crowded or busy.

Soon you’ll have a design scheme that feels lifted straight out of one of the many stately and chic houses of Avignon.