A round wood coffee table is placed on top of a soft warm rug. Warm notes of natural wood are showcased by the flooring blending seamlessly with the simple clean white tones of the cabinets and walls. An aura of comfort is exuded by the beige couch and the simple organized layout of the room.
18 French Country Living Rooms for Casual and Simple Elegance
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Published: June 26, 2023
Updated: November 23, 2023
A French country aesthetic is gradually gaining popularity due to its divergence from ostentatious designs. The aesthetic focuses on bringing a relaxed feel to your living space. What sets a French country style apart is the usage of refined décor, ornate portraits, and the occasional gorgeous glass chandelier looming over the room. With its neutral-toned nature, different colors, patterns, and textures can easily be showcased and exemplified.
That means you’ll be able to easily incorporate classy chinoiserie vases, vibrant green plants, or gorgeous mantelpieces into your home. In perusing through the images below, you’ll see traditional farmhouse elements such as rich natural wood integrations paired with soft white walls. Be spoiled for choice with these classy French country living rooms and bring back a simple and refined era that truly sets the bar for modern interior design.
02 of Soft Cream Walls and Stone Fireplace in Living Room
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This welcoming living room is the epitome of simple home living with soft cream walls paired with rustic rich walnut flooring. The stone fireplace adds a bit of texture and character while the armchairs match the warm color palette utilized around the space. The open windows bring a bright and airy aura to this living room.
03 of Section of French Country Living Room With Built-in Shelf
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This cozy little section of the living room presents a built-in shelf showcasing an impressive assortment of books. A comfy French country aesthetic is highlighted by the matching soft color palettes of the walls, decorations, and furniture. Its soothing aesthetic is one that can easily be incorporated into your own living room.
04 of European Farmhouse Living Room With Exposed Wood Beams
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This spacious European farmhouse living room exhibits exposed wood beams with white shiplap walls adding character and depth to the space. The rustic wood floors complement the soft white furniture and decor. The sheer white curtains allow a welcoming cascade of light to brighten up the room.
05 of French Country Living Room With Antique Décor
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This lovely living room features a simple aesthetic of soothing neutral hues paired with rustic wooden elements. A color palette of clean white is accompanied by an antique wooden door used as a decorative piece. The rest of the decor such as the vintage chest repurposed as a coffee table and antique candles showcase a classic French country vibe.
06 of Vintage Brass Chandelier in Living Room
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A vintage brass chandelier hangs over this regal French country living room. A rustic stone indoor fireplace is surrounded by soft cream walls. A gorgeous dark mahogany coffee table is placed in front of a comfy beige sofa.
07 of Cream-toned French Country Living Room
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Sheer, whispy curtains cradle a gentle flow of natural light brightening up this beautiful French country living room. The soft cream walls match the neutral-toned carpet on a light ash wood floor. A rich note of gorgeous oak is presented by the cabinet highlighting different petite ornaments.
08 of Classy Living Room With White Flowers and Plants
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This classy living room features a white and black coffee table paired with gray and wood armchairs. The table stands in front of a light gray fireplace topped by a brass filigree mirror. White flowers and plants are used as home decor around the room.
09 of Exposed Wood Beams and Oak Stands in Living Room
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This inviting farmhouse-style living room incorporates warm neutral-toned elements with vibrant wooden notes to create a lovely rustic aesthetic. The exposed wood beams along with the bright wood floors complement the various farmhouse elements utilized in the space. A comfy gray couch fits perfectly between two rich oak stands.
10 of French Country Living Room With Light Gray Furniture
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This lovely French country living room’s soft white tones are brightened up by the natural light let in by the window. The light gray furniture blends seamlessly with the white walls and decor. Place greenery around the room to provide a fresh green contrast to the space.
11 of French Cottage Living Room
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This classic French cottage-style living room showcases glamorous vintage decor paired with rustic natural elements to create a unique aesthetic. The artwork and fireplace represent a classic vintage look with the neutral-toned furniture and wood flooring incorporating a rustic feel to the room. The monotone color palette allows the items added to the room to be more prominent.
12 of French Country Living Room With Multi-colored Rug
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This unique living room ventures away from your typical French country aesthetic and exhibits brighter tones with complex patterns to create a fun and vibrant space. The multi-colored rug is definitely one of the eye-catching pieces accompanied by the different furniture and glass coffee table. The stone fireplace along with the soft cream walls remind us that this is still a French-style room.
13 of Ornate Gold Shelves, Topiaries, and White Hydrangeas
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A gold-framed mirror hangs on a white living room wall between two ornate gold shelves holding small topiaries. Embossed gold pillows sit on the beige couch. White hydrangeas are placed on a round coffee table on a beige rug.
14 of White Mantlepiece With Vintage Mirrors in Living Room
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Embrace the beginning of spring with this vibrant French country living room. The bright white walls paired with the mantlepiece are accented with vibrant additions of green plants and white flowers. Vintage decorations such as the two mirrors complement this classic aesthetic.
15 of Farmhouse-styled Living Room With Cozy Elements
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This farmhouse-styled living room features a cozy beige sofa topped with cushions and a wooden coffee table placed on a rustic rug. A white fireplace is decked out with vibrant garlands and wall-mounted golden lighting for some personality.
16 of Living Room With Glass Chandelier and Chinoiserie Vases
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Incorporate comfy elegance into your living space with this clean living room aesthetic. The soft white walls are accented by a glamorous glass chandelier and pristine white decor. The marble-topped wooden coffee table displays chinoiserie vases presenting beautiful pink flowers.
17 of Farmhouse Living Room With Fall Décor
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This living room takes comfortable living to another level with a barrage of soft white pillows stacked up on the comfy gray couch. The white accents of the space are integrated with lovely fall decor creating a light and airy atmosphere. While it seems like there are a lot of components to the room, every element serves a purpose and doesn’t look cluttered.
18 of Rustic Farmhouse Living Room with Vaulted Shiplap Ceiling
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As you enter this living room, you’ll notice a large white cabinet set in the corner against the white walls. A rustic white chair with a tall back is set next to a white desk. Consider leaving a white french door ajar to invite guests to step onto the balcony.
