So you’re in love with the classic motifs of French decor, but crave a more relaxed look in the bedroom. Voilà—that’s where French country bedroom decor comes in.
It’s the perfect American twist on timeless European design. Fresh, fun, and unfussy are the words you’ll be using to describe your new bedroom retreat.
Maybe it’s because I am obsessed with French design, and gotta hold true to my KY roots—but this style is a personal favorite in my own home. Here are 5 easy ways to get a French country bedroom look that will have you saying “oh la la”!
1. A Bed Crown
They’re less formal than a full canopy- and the best part is you won’t need a whole new bed! These half canopies add a touch of elegance, and draw your eye up making the room look even bigger.
You can get a pre made bed crown, or go the DIY route with a tension rod and a box shelf. For fabrics, choose something that compliments your bedding, but doesn’t match exactly. White is always a great choice, but you can’t go wrong with other muted colors like blue, tans, and gray.
Bed Crown Ideas
2. Gallery Wall Frames
They’re classic, easy to find, and look great anywhere in the bedroom. Try placing them over the bed or over large piece of furniture like a dresser. They’re an instant focal point.
When searching for frames, opt for some with ornamental detail, and paint them relaxed colors that compliment the room. Then simply group them as a cluster together, leaving equal space between each one. You can also fill some with decorative objects such as flowers, or signs, but leave some empty to get that informal vibe.
Gallery Frame Ideas
3. Pretty Little Chandeliers
Dainty or rustic, nothing gives the room an instant French vibe like a petite chandelier. The trick to getting the French country look with these lighting fixtures is to have it blend in with the rest of your decor.
This isn’t meant to be the grand show stopper like those overwhelmingly large pieces in a formal ballroom. Choosing a chandelier in white, clear, or with really thin arms is a great way to get that simple yet refined look.
Chandelier Ideas
4. Vintage Bed Pillows
There should be nothing over the top about your French country bedding. It should look cozy, and inviting, but the pillows are definitely the fun part.
Soft cotton pillows with ruffles, and eyelets are perfect for presenting that well lived in vibe. Choose pillow shams that are more basic (hey you really have to sleep with em) but add a little more detail with the smaller throw pillows.
French Country Bedding Ideas
French Country Bedding Ideas
5. Muted Colors & Wooden Elements
As obvious as it seems from looking through these photos- the basis for any great French county bedroom is of course the muted color palette. But that doesn’t mean you have to stick with only whites and grays!
There are gorgeous muted versions of yellows, blues, even pinks, that’ll be perfect for a French country look. Adding wooden elements to the ceiling, or wall is a fun way to give the room some French country charm, without veering from your exiting color palette.
Wooden Wall Ideas
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These are some of the easiest ways to achieve the French country charm in your bedroom. Mixing and matching a few of these tips will help you get that relaxed and elegant look, that you’ll love for years to come.
I’m currently working a few of these tricks into our bedroom, and can’t wait to finish everything off soon. Do you have any other favorite French country bedroom ideas? If so I would love to hear your suggestions, drop me a line below!
I love this! Just some simple and easy tricks to change the decor!
Hey Leighann, so glad you liked it! I prefer these kinda easy tricks that let you switch things up without a full blown reno 😉 Thanks so much for reading!
How about antique pink floral on bedspreads with ruffles!
Sounds like heaven doesn’t it! Thanks for reading!
Cute, and great ideas. I love a modernized version of French decor. Less frills, large ruffles, and a lot of lace, but more of that beautiful furniture and elegant ornateness and that classic white or cream tones, with the light blue. Great ideas indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mandi, I just love all those things about french country decor, glad you liked it too! Thanks for reading!
I’ve been looking for frames like this! Thanks so much for sharing! Beautiful pictures 🙂
Hi Abigail, I just loved those framed too! Glad you liked it, and thanks for reading!
Thanks for sharing! I love that you break it down into a couple details that can be purchased at any budget!
So glad you liked it Vanessa!
Thanks for the inspirational post and photos. The shabby chic headboards are so pretty! “Like” from Belle Escape!
I really love all of those bed frames too! Thanks for reading!
Great ideas , I love that you added links to purchase some of the ideas, and that you found affordable pieces. The rooms are attainable and can be put together. I’m definitely trying them. Thanks .
Hi Kim, so glad you found these tips helpful! I always love finding easy ways to make a space amazing! Have fun!
Love the looks! I have the French country “influence” in most of my decorating. I like to make little changes here and there occasionally, and you have great ideas!
Hi Mary! I’m such a fan of the look, it’s elegant without being over the top! Thanks for your kind words, and so glad you enjoyed the post!
Love, love, love all your ideas. I saw a spread in Veranda with French Country design in 2009. The house was owned by 2 architects. Any other ideas about a lighting fixture for a ceiling fan (have to have it. I get hot at night)?
Hi Suvy! Thanks, so glad you liked these tips! You’re like my sister, she has to have her ceiling fan at night too 😉 There are a ton of great fixtures that have distressed/wooden elements that look perfect with french country decor. This one is a little more on this rustic side: https://amzn.to/2XoPww5 and this one has a built in chandelier too, so pretty! https://amzn.to/2DlGTL8
Hope these help give you some inspiration for your bedroom! Thanks again for coming by!
Fabulous Ideas thanks for sharing with us all 🙂
Hi Ingrid! So glad you enjoyed these tips! Thanks for reading!
Fabulous Ideas thanks for sharing with us all 🙂
Hi Ingrid! So glad you enjoyed these tips! Thanks for reading!
Where can I buy the flowy bedskirt ?
Hi Caroline, feel free to email me the image you are looking for and I can help you find the bedskirt you are looking for! [email protected]
Thanks for reading!
Another awesome post! I appreciate the ideas and links you put out as well as your writing style. Such an easy and enjoyable read – but then I find myself looking things up too. Your content is pleasently educational.
Hi Emily! Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed!
We’re a little bit older than most of the ladies who follow you but I’m so inspired by your pictures of the beautiful bedrooms. They’re beautiful yet warm and inviting all at the same time. Thank you for the thoughtful pictures and your wonderfully descriptive explanations for the pictures. We’re actually building a new home and I’m planning out the bedrooms now.
Hi Anetta! So glad you’ve found these ideas helpful, and I hope you have so much fun designing your new bedrooms! Sounds like a blast! Thanks again for reading!
Thanks for all.
I love french country. Now I am inspired To paint my bedroom suit and get started on the rest of the decor.
Love, love, love your post! It truly embodies the design ideas I’m working toward. But I’m stuck on paint selection. I just can’t seem to find what will inspire me throughout the house. I have tried many samples.
Like most homes I have windows on each side of the house that have a direct affect on how paint shows itself based on the light from that direction. I would like to have the same color throughout the house –
Thoughts?
Many many thanks!
Hi Renee! Hope you have picked something great, but I reccommend buying those paint sticker swatches, so you can see how the light changes throughout the day and which works best! Gray with Green or blue tones are some of my favorites!
Etant francaise, I love your classic and sophisticated rooms.. thank you enjoyed immediately.