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Decorator Touches with a French Accent

The right interior decorating decisions for walls, lighting, rugs or accessories can elevate any room from usual to refined.  Some of the best decorators design rooms from the inspiration and color palette of single pieces such as rugs or art, or a theme such as the French country rooster. Who could resist? Need a place to start? Browse Interior Design books. For help with period rooms or accents, check Home Decorating Style Guide. Definitions can be found in  French Dictionary of DesignAdd French-Luxury to your favorites. When you're ready, shop here--in the comfort of your own home.

French Style Interior Decorating Accents

TRADER SHIP PILLOW ORCHID PILLOW
 Yeux Tapestry Pillow  Orchid Pillow
This pillow captures the richness of medieval needlework in imagery from one of the world’s most historic tapestries. A segment of the Yeux Tapestry is jacquard woven in a cotton blend of russet, green and gold. France Exotic blooms bring a bright spot of color to a sofa or chair. An excellent example of French textile art, the cotton-blend pillow is jacquard woven with the richly textured orchid design on the face side and stripes on the reverse. France

 

SONGBIRDS PILLOW BRANCH MONETS GARDEN PILLOW
 French Tapestry Songbird Pillows  Monet Giverny Garden Pillow
Tapestry pillows have the look of textiles by legendary Arts & Crafts designer William Morris. Inspired by his masterworks, these pillows feature songbirds on a grapevine and in the branches of a fig tree. France French weavers use time-honored techniques to re-create the colors and nuance of the Monet masterwork: "The Artist’s Garden at Argenteuil." France

 

MONETS WATER LILIES PILLOW CAT PILLOW
 Monet Giverny Bridge Pillow  Cat Pillow
French weavers use time-honored techniques to re-create the colors and nuance of the Monet masterwork: "Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies." France French weavers transform an artist’s devotion to cats into a playful accent pillow. Faithful to the vibrant brushstrokes of Austrian artist Rosina Wachtmeister, the jacquard-woven design is a cotton blend with metallic threads. France

 

FLORIBUNDA URN PILLOW MAUVE WITH BUTTERFLY CITY WATERCOLOR PARIS
 Garden Urn Pillows  Paris in Watercolor
Jacquard weaving brings lavish detail and color to these pillows. Each depiction of a flower-filled classic urn includes a playful touch — a butterfly on one, a gecko on the other. France American artist Joseph Pennell (1857 - 1926) painted the originals of these cityscapes in the early 20th century, at the height of his long career. Each is an evocative depiction of a place and time, and our giclée prints faithfully reproduce the subtle colors, texture and detail of Pennell’s watercolors. Mounted with a hand-wrapped canvas mat in an ornate black wooden frame with gold-leafed detail.

 

EIFFEL TOWER PILLOW AUBUSSON MAGNOLIA RIGHT
 Parisienne Pillows  Magnolia Aubusson Pillows
Recalling antique Parisian postcards, these needlepoint pillows are meticulously stitched by hand, using colorful woolen yarns that capture the landmarks in fine detail From the 15th century, weavers in Aubusson, France, have created tapestries of unusual depth in an unlimited color palette. That same fabled technique produces the magnolia seedpod designs of our exquisite pillows. Woven by hand, the wool tapestries have a nubby texture.

 

Gold Composition Mirror
 Gold Composition Mirror  "Parisian" Monogram Wall Tapestry Fleur-de-Lis Drapery Hardware Collection
Substantial Gold Composition Mirror reveals its beauty at first glance. The handsome wood frame is enhanced with golden swirls, giving it a warm, lavish feel that will enhance your family room, dining room, or bedroom A dramatic accent for expansive fireplaces and high ceilings, "Parisian" Monogram Wall Tapestry is an upscale and unique work of art. Add a personalized touch and have an initial placed at the forefront of this wall hanging. The monogram is surrounded by a classic floral pattern. Stylized and celebrated, the perennial French crest graces the Fleur-de-Lis hardware collection. The fluid fleur-de-lis design adds elegance to your window for a classic look that never goes out of style

 

ROSE PILLOW RECTANGLE TAPESTRY PILLOW
 Rose Pillows  Four-Elements Tapestry Pillows
Lush, full-bloom roses are even more stunning against a black background. The work of a traditional French tapestry maker, these pillows’ jacquard weave lends depth to the design. Designs from a 14th-century tapestry in the castle of Angers grace our detailed, jacquard-woven pillows from France. Hinting of art-deco style. Air, Earth, Fire or Water

 

EUROPE AND ASIA PILLOW CHAMPAGNE LUMBAR PILLOW
 Needlepoint Hemisphere Pillows  Needlepoint Champagne Pillow
Tapestry-woven for fine detail, the maps on our pillows are labeled in French and surrounded by charming scenes of land and sea. Made in France Celebrate special occasions with a pop of color. Meant to be savored year after year, our pillow is hand stitched in vegetable-dyed Zealand wool.

 

Swan Keepsake Box Fleur de Lis Keepsake Box Frog with Crown Keepsake Box
 Swan Keepsake Box  Fleur de Lis Keepsake Box  Frog with Crown Keepsake Box
Regal Swan Keepsake Box sparkles in the light. Preserve tiny treasures in this beautiful Olivia Riegel creation Conceal mementos in plain site with our stunning Fleur de Lis Keepsake Box. Designer Olivia Riegel delivers luxurious style that makes for a thoughtful gift or adds a touch of sparkle in your own home Princely Frog with Crown Keepsake Box is a real charmer. This Olivia Riegel design just might leap away with your heart

 

1739 Paris Giclee Wall Print Fleur-de-Lis Round Mirror SQUIRREL TAPESTRY PILLOW
 1739 Paris Giclee Wall Print  Fleur-de-Lis Round Mirror  Squirrel Tapestry Pillow
Explore the minutest details of France’s greatest city from wherever you chose to display the 1739 Paris Giclee Wall Print. The illustrations of every single street, building, park, and monument in the city are considered to be one of the most elaborate urban mappings ever undertaken This elegant round mirror features gold ribbon scrollwork and fleur-de-lis accents. Round viewing area has a beveled edge Autumnal tapestry and chenille pillow features oak branches surrounding a squirrel, a symbol of trust and the personal emblem of Louis XIV's minister Nicolas Fouquet. The design pays further homage to Fouquet's magnificent residence, Vaux-le-Vicomte, which inspired the king to build Versailles

 

RED FLORAL BOUQUET PILLOW Innocence Mirror in Chateau Finish ACANTHUS SCROLL PILLOW
 English Garden Roses Pillow  Innocence Mirror in Chateau Finish  Acanthus Pillow
Inspired by vintage English wallpaper, a garden's worth of roses comes into bloom on your jacquard-loomed pillow. Made in France Sure to become a family heirloom! This exquisite mirror will reflect your taste for quality. It features inlaid caning adorned with intricate floral swag carved moldings Masterfully hand woven in yarn-dyed wool, these golden acanthus scrolls, brick-red blossoms and shaded green leaves revive a prized 19th-century Aubusson tapestry.

 

Provence Mirror Innocence Mirror in Powder Blue PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER PILLOW
 Provence Mirror  Innocence Mirror in Powder Blue  French Tapestry Dog Pillows
This gorgeous mirror features inlaid caning adorned with intricate carved bird appliqués. Crafted from 100% birch and alder and finished in a soft color palette of Provence blue and cream Sure to become a family heirloom! This exquisite mirror will reflect your taste for quality. It features inlaid caning adorned with intricate floral swag carved moldings. It will look beautiful hanging alone as a piece of art or as an accent over a dresser. This hand-painted piece is washed in a powder blue and cream finish Play up the whimsical side of style with dog pillows guaranteed to sit and stay. Tapestry weaving brings the hounds and terriers to life. France

 

L'Orange Picture Frame SINGLE TURTLE PILLOW
 L'Orange Picture Frame  French Jacquard Turtle Pillows
Cheery citrus fruits brighten our L’Orange Picture Frame. This provincial-inspired frame by designer Olivia Riegel is ripe and ready to pick Symbolic meaning of peace and longevity. Intricately designed, the pillows are tailored in France

 

Fleur de Lis Hand-painted Ostrich Egg
 "Iron Gate Rooster" Wall Tapestry  Fleur de Lis Hand-painted Ostrich Egg Infinity Instruments Two-Sided Clock
Bring dramatic accents to your large open foyers and entertaining areas with our "Iron Gate Rooster" Tapestry. Known as a symbol of honesty, courage and vigilance, this rooster wall décor is a unique and colorful addition to any wall or open space. The classic French lily flower pattern is the center of our Fleur de Lis Hand-painted Ostrich Egg. The skilled artisans at Sarabella created this graceful decorative egg, which is accented by genuine Swarovski crystals Add some French Quarter elegance your to your outdoor space. This charming, cast iron clock has a clock face on both sides

 

Amanti Art Chocolat, Paris Framed Art Print by Katharine Gracey Amanti Art Green Provencal Scroll Wall Mirror, Extra Large Amanti Art Le Parc Monceau, Paris Framed Art Print by Claude Monet
A treat for the kitchen. Three tiers of chocolates are up for the taking in this whimsical art print by Katharine Gracey. A cartoonish server sporting striped balloon pants, a matching hat and coat brings French charm in addition to sweets. Twirling cream livens up a black border A black-washed golden hue and classic vine motif make this wall mirror at home in refined country decor. The narrow bronze frame and beveled mirror edge put the focus on your reflection and accent the bedroom, dining room or foyer with a distinctly feminine grace An extraordinary vision of Le Parc Monceau from the original Impressionist painter, Claude Monet. Short brushstrokes in emerald, rose, gold and blue echo the exquisite beauty of the famous French landmark. An enchanting classic framed in embossed antique silver

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