What does French Country lighting look like?
Some details to look for when you want French country style include rustic touches, use of patterns, a casual feel, soft textures, light and dark hues pairing effortlessly, the use of natural materials such as wood and pottery, ornate and intricate detailing, finishes that look antiqued and wrought iron.
What is farmhouse style lighting?
Lighting fixtures in the farmhouse style run the gamut from antique-inspired to warm industrial to shabby-chic. To nail your farmhouse lighting ideas, start with your materials: wood, metal, and glass. The signature combinations of wood, metal and glass create beautiful and rustic look that feels elegant and worn-in.
What size pendant lights over island?
Space a pendant every 2 feet or so above a kitchen island and pick the right size of pendant to suit your island length. Small islands (4 to 5 feet long) can handle 1 large or 2 medium pendants. Large islands (6 feet and longer) can handle 2 large or 3 medium pendants.
How to space pendant lights over an island?
The rule of thumb for spacing in between pendant lights is that you want them to be at least the same width apart as they are in diameter. So, if your pendant lights are 24-inches in diameter, then you’ll want to space them 24-inches apart.
How many lights should be on a kitchen island?
When deciding how many pendants to hang above an island, follow the Rule of Three. This rule states balance is created by repeating an element three times. Above an island, three pendant lights create a more balanced space than two or four, though the deciding factor in following The Rule of Three is always proportion.
Is Country French Decorating out of style?
French country decor ideas are steeped in tradition. ‘French country style never really goes out of style; it is timeless. The interiors reflect a longstanding connection to the land and nature and seasons,’ says Louise Bacou, co-founder La Maison London.
What are the best French country lights?
We offer French country lights by the best lighting manufacturers, including Fine Art Lamps, Frederick Ramond, Livex Lighting, Meyda Lighting, Quorum International and Chelsea House. French country fixtures by these brands are often finished with hand-applied finishes and aged hardware, but they’re only old-fashioned in terms of looks.
How can I decorate my French country home?
Choose from mirrors and clocks from Uttermost, striking stained glass pieces from Meyda Lighting or the whimsical porcelain, accent pieces of Lladro. We also offer an excellent collection of French country home decor and furniture to help you bring that special joie de vivre to your home.
What is French country style?
When you think of French country, you’re probably thinking of plaster walls, stone accents, aged patinas and all things welcoming: the displayed copper pots in Julia Child’s kitchen or the crisp, cream sofas of the provincial farmhouse living room. The result? A welcoming, warm style that beckons you to sit down, relax and make yourself at home.