When we think of French living, from the stunning architecture of a traditional Parisian apartment to the beautiful cooking and homely atmosphere of a Provencal farmhouse, we always imagine a chic homeowner behind each. The Look Française for us means cropped trousers, pumps and taking time to sip a café at the morning market. French Read the full article…

Wall treatments may not sound like the most exciting of interior design subjects but, getting the basics right is so important in the overall scheme of things. With so much inspiration online at places like Instagram and Pinterest, you’d be forgiven for thinking that everyone out there has an immaculate home! Remember, a lot of Read the full article…

France is renowned for its abundance of style, from clothing to cuisine, there’s always some beautiful aesthetic to admire. While you may not be able to recreate the stunning exteriors of the Belle Epoque in your British or American home, you can easily add a little je ne sais quoi to your interiors. Here are Read the full article…

If you love living in your apartment complex and have no plans of moving anytime soon, you may be considering a little renovation to add a touch of French class and elegance to your home. Here are some top tips on adding la touche Française. City Chic Style Apartment living is at the heart of Read the full article…

One of the things I have always loved about a French style home is the beautiful backdrop that the subtle colour palette gives your belongings. An easy look to create and maintain, styling up à la Française is a sure way to achieve chic lasting style. Here are some tips and tricks on putting together Read the full article…

As I mentioned in my last post on creating a stylish exterior If your house is looking a little past its prime then taking time to make some improvements will really improve it’s overall appeal and feel. Your home should feel comfortable and relaxing, but this isn’t the case if its aesthetic is outdated. Your Read the full article…

With the promise of spring in the air ( she said hopefully ) we’re talking about rearranging our outside space to make better use of our French courtyard garden. From Pergolas and decorative trellis to outdoor seating, there’s a whole host of new summer inspired ways to add interest outdoors. After all, first impressions count Read the full article…

No matter which room of the house it is, walking into a dark and gloomy room can be quite depressing. Thank goodness spring is finally on it’s way! If you have a naturally dark room in the house, here are some great tips on brightening a dark room. Identifying the Cause There may be an Read the full article…

Here at Love French Style Blog, we adore classic French Interior design but admire so many other trends too. While interior design is an important component of your home, so too is creating a home that you and your family adore and your friends love to visit. As for our faces,  time can be a Read the full article…

I’m a huge fan of Instagram and my current favourite designers are @studiomcgee, this clever husband and wife duo put together some pretty awesome interiors with AMAZING before and after pics. One thing I love about their designs is their use of really big and beautiful wall art. I’m always really interested in how other Read the full article…

Owning a second home is such a luxury – the idea of jetting off to your favourite holiday destination to enjoy much needed R and R is dreamy let’s face it. Having worked in insurance, I met a number of people over the years who suffered breaks ins to their holiday homes and it goes Read the full article…

Creating the perfect French style decor at home takes time and planning. We all know that creating a stunning Pinterest board and translating that into a real home design is often much harder than it looks. When you see stunning designs online or in magazines, you’ll often feel inspired to create something similar. But even Read the full article…