Antique french bedroom

Many clients I work with are very interested in my helping them with color (primarily wall color) and accessories. Furniture can be expensive, so it’s not in everyone’s budget to go there. source Sometimes clients want help with lighting, but I usually am the one to bring up the subject. Why? Because there is […]

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Neoclassical style dominated late eighteenth century European decoration. Two distinctive styles known as Empire and Regency emerged from neoclassicism. This particular blog post is dedicated to Empire design, with emphasis on creating French Empire style bedrooms. Pronounced "ahm PEER", this beautiful style was the signature look of Napoleon. Upon assuming the throne in 1804, France’s Emperor wanted a new look that reflected his military success and personal style so he began an ambitious…

I've had this armoire for years and it's originally from the 1800s. I wanted to give it a makeover. and I did! How do you decide whether or not to give antique furniture a makeover? This post is a must read!

I have to admit that it’s taken me an extraordinarily long time to prepare this feature. Now, I’m not saying that it’s taken me longer than usual to write but I must admit that the research has taken, well, hours. And the reason for this is simple – I was having a blissful time with ...

If you want to give your bedroom a truly Parisian inspired look, here are my top tips to help you create the perfect Parisian style bedroom!

Do you have a special room to be creative in your home? For me it’s my “Little Women Room”. Previously this was our daughters bedroom and I’ve always loved all the light that came through the beautiful Bay Window.

A designer French chic home tour that is filled with charm. From the collection of meaningful antiques to the smart use of slipcovers...

From rustic French country styles to elegant Parisienne rooms, we've rounded up the most swoon-worthy French bedroom ideas