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Interior Decorating 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. Go to: French Curtains

French Style Interior Decorating Accents

DOUANIER ROSSEAU PILLOW 1
 Rousseau Lotus Pillows  Pillow, Aubusson, Isabelle Floral with Basket  Teildras Blue Aubusson Pillow
Self-taught French artist Henri Rousseau is best known for the originality of his post-Impressionist paintings. His vision of lush foliage and vibrant lotus blossoms was the inspiration for these jacquard-loomed pillows Subtle threads of silk hand-loomed in the French Aubusson tradition. Graceful floral motifs of exquisite elegance. Silk-tasseled, down-filled, satin-backed In the tradition of fine tapestry we have created this beautiful pillow based on Teildras, our exclusive jacquard fabric. Wool tapestry with opulent silk fringe and cotton velvet back

 

Corsica Tassel Pillow Corsica Neckroll Pillow Corsica Square Pillow
 Corsica Tassel Pillow  Corsica Neckroll Pillow  Corsica Square Pillow
Achieve rich, old world style by adding this pillow to your favorite seating collection. Richly patterned chenille in warm tones is bordered by dark brown, faux mink. Each corner is embellished with elaborate pheasant feather tassel. Pillow reverses to mink. Ideal on its own or when combined with other pillows Exotic meets opulent in this daring pillow design. The Corsica neckroll features richly patterned chenille fabric in warm hues of red, brown and green. Brown leather, chocolate beading and feather tassels complete the look This square pillow features richly patterned chenille in warm tones of red, brown and green in its center. Coordinating red patterned fabric provides a decorative frame. Edges are embellished with fringe. Pillow reverses to red. Ideal on its own or when combined with other pillows.

 

GOLDEN PEONY PILLOW 1
 Houdan Aubusson Pillow  Peacock Aubusson Pillow, Resting  Golden Peony Pillows
A tasseled needlepoint designed after our celebrated toile. Loomed in pure wool yarns, the pale ivoire rooster and garland against a seductive shade of azure blue A whimsical addition to Aubusson pillow collection that is altogether fantastique. Loomed in pure wool yarns of sun washed blues and greens. Tassel-trimmed Lush peonies bloom with remarkable detail and dimension on our pillows. From a French mill known for tapestries, the cotton-blend fabric is jacquard woven to create the subtle coloration of the intricate designs. France

 

 Floral Aubusson Pillow  Large Voyager Trunk: Natural Wood  Small Voyager Trunk: Natural Wood
A bouquet from centuries past, hand-spun of pure wool yarns into a luscious spring garden. Tasseled Suggestive of something inherited and perfect as a coffee table or at the foot of a bed, these trunks are available in natural reclaimed wood with a hand-rubbed antique finish or Bonis print fabric protectively lacquer-coated to dispatch all mishaps. Appointed with solid brass hardware, padlocks, leather straps, loops and handles, all are lined in Bonis coated fabric Suggestive of something inherited and perfect as a coffee table or at the foot of a bed, these trunks are available in natural reclaimed wood with a hand-rubbed antique finish

 

 Gardenia with Urn Pillow Gardenia Taupe Pillow with Floral 
Gardenia Border Pillow, Taupe
 Gardenia Yellow Pillow with Floral
Pillows that inspire reves de romance, the quintessence of the French lifestyle. Pure joyùhand-embroidered by our fourth-generation artisans with a mastery of 18th-century techniquesùthe raised motifs are never- ending fantasies of urns, flowering tendrils, delicate leaves and bursts of tulle-layered flowers in full bloom. Ankasa, a fashion forward textile company specializing in exquisite hand-embroidery for home furnishings and haute couture. Shown behind the Gardenia Taupe with Floral Pillow  The imagery was inspired by an authentic Toile de Nantes we discovered in the archives of an 18th-century collector and hand-embroidered in France in elegant shades of Ivory and Taupe on honey-toned cotton the color of pastis.

 

SQUIRREL TAPESTRY PILLOW
 Marie Antoinette Chateau Pillow  Squirrel Tapestry Pillow  Three-Panel Folding Screen, Lyre Green
Masterpieces without equal, hand-worked with exquisite artistry by fourth-generation embroiderers in raised relief, the borders lushly braided. 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 A decorative coup for any room, any space, any reason. The rustically elegant scrolls inspired by the balconied fatades of Gascon bastides

 

 Marie Antoinette Small Deco Pillow  Marie Antoinette Balloons & Branches Pillow  Medium Voyager Trunk: Bonis Black
Hand-embroidered in deep, rich vintage red on ivory linen. Vision interpreted in partnership with Ankasa, a fashion forward textile company specializing in exquisite hand-embroidery for home furnishings and haute couture. Suggestive of something inherited and perfect as a coffee table or at the foot of a bed, these trunks are available in natural reclaimed wood with a hand-rubbed antique finish or our own Bonis print fabric protectively lacquer-coated to dispatch all mishaps. Appointed with solid brass hardware, padlocks, leather straps, loops and handles, all are lined in our Bonis coated fabric

 

FOUR POPPIES PILLOW MONETS GARDEN PILLOW
 Poppy Tapestry Pillows  Monet Giverny Garden Pillow
Vintage French pastel drawings inspired these field poppies, which bloom in confident ruby red. The tapestry-woven pillows are backed in coordinating cotton. Made in France French weavers use time-honored techniques to re-create the colors and nuance of the Monet masterwork: "The Artist’s Garden at Argenteuil." The design is jacquard loomed of cotton, and the reverse side is beige cotton. Made in France

 

MONETS WATER LILIES PILLOW LEMON BLOSSOM PILLOW
 Monet Giverny Bridge Pillow  Lemon Blossom 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." The design is jacquard loomed of cotton, and the reverse side is beige cotton. Made in France A jacquard loom creates this pillow’s vibrant color, detail and dimension — so life-like you expect to smell the sweetness of the blossom and tang of the lemon. Made in France.

French Curtains

 
 Les Epis Drapery Panel, Red  Les Epis Pillow, Red  Fleur-de-Lis Drapery Hardware
Matches Les Epis Pillows, table linens and fabrics Feather/down-filled. 18"square with Chloe ruffle and contrast welt 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

 

 Les Epis Drapery Panel, Blue  Les Epis Pillow, Blue  Les Epis Pillow, Gold
Matches Les Epis Pillows, table linens and fabrics Feather/down-filled. 18"square with Chloe ruffle and contrast welt Feather/down-filled. 18"square with Chloe ruffle and contrast welt

 

 Drapery Panel, La Fete Natural/Blue
 Drapery Panel, La Fete Natural/Red
 Drapery Panel, La Fete Natural/Brown
 Cream Finials Pair  Black Finials Pair
So much a part of the French decor. Window dressings softly gathered, gently draped or spilling to soft puddles on the floor. Single panel. Rod pocket. Fully lined. Fabric imported from France Antiqued Hardware Our hand-antiqued drapery hardware is faithfully reproduced from historic architecture. Antiqued Hardware Antique Black Wash Our hand-antiqued drapery hardware is faithfully reproduced from historic architecture

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