French Country Lighting

French Country Lighting – Where the feel of the countryside of France – and perhaps even a traditional opulent French garden – is highlighted by the lighting fixtures you’ve chosen for the room.

This style of decorative lighting has a taste of shabby-chic, it’s just up-scaled a bit…

I’ve been in a few houses that were ‘almost there’ in the style but seemed to be missing that one finishing touch.

One of my all time favorite European styled chandeliers.

"This is the one I chose!
Olive Branch Chandelier – oh it’s awesome!"
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When we realized it was the lighting fixtures that were amiss and remedied the situation we were amazed at how simply the right style of lighting can bring a room together. This is one of the reasons I discuss lighting so much in this decorating section of GoodByeCityLife.

I’ve grabbed a few samples of ceiling fixtures that fit into the French Country decorating theme and assembled them below, but you can also see more of this style on the French Country Lights page – specifically lamps.

About French Country Decorating

French Country decorating is an eclectic mix of richness and warm with whimsy and time honored tradition. It’s a tough look to pull off and still have comfortable easy living, but you’ll know when you ‘get it right’.

The French Country decorating style is one of the most popular trends today in decorating. Cozy and rustic, warm and inviting – French Country decorating has its roots in the hillsides of rural France.

Some style features include shaped moldings, cabriole shaping, sculpted rails and ironwork (generally painted). You’ll find toile, roses and floral wreaths. Roosters are also a common theme – probably why French country decorating flips into rustic or primitive decorating so effortlessly.

French Country Lighting Examples

Now that the background lesson is over…if you’ve come from the farmhouse chandelier page and wanted to see which chandelier I choose you’ll find it below…

The photo doesn’t do it justice, although I’m sure their photographer is top notch, just that this is so much better in person!

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If this is the lamp that will fit the bill for your French country themed room, follow the instructions below to check availability and pricing.

You’ll find this chandelier, or one you like better, at the site I shop on for country lighting. (see below)

You can’t get much more into the theme than the first chandelier above – the olive branch fixture. It has classic styling, a bit of whimsical branch work, warm beiges and bright whites. See what I mean? Elegance, whimsy, timeless, eclectic and best of all not mass marketed (so your decorating taste remains unique).

Here’s another – albeit more whimsical – great for coffee nooks, romantic bedroom corners, etc. These colorful accents are also very popular for the more eclectic and eccentric French Country decorator.