French reproduction furniture with a twist. Got to hand it to the French. They know a thing or two about style. No matter whether it’s the way they dress or the way they design and decorate their homes there’s that unmistakable air of Gallic style. No wonder people want to capture that essence and transport a little bit of France back home with them. If only it could be bottled. French style furniture is timeless and versatile. Designers are giving it a whole new twist by riffing on the traditional with a layer of the contemporary. They’re taking traditional French designs and distressing them to create a whole new look. One that has taken the world of interiors by storm and shows no signing of slowing in popularity. Shabby chic is definitely here to say.
It’s kind of like the same principle as with a favorite pair of jeans. It’s their shabbiness that makes them comfortable, style and appealing. New things are a little sterile. They have no story to tell or distinct character. French style furniture that’s been given the shabby chic treatment becomes appealing in the same way. The traditional blurs with the contemporary to create a great new look that’s somehow aged and mysterious at the same time.
People want to put their own individual stamp on a property. They’re looking for something different. A way to add warmth and character in the most stylish way possible. A bit of French style shabby chic is the way to bring any room to life with anything from a table to a mirror.
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