Country French House Plans Offer Tranquil Living
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French House Plans
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Country Furniture
by Deborah Gaskill
Located in south east France, this quiet little village gave me the feeling of serenity and ease. Its narrow cobblestone streets lined with simple but captivating architecture filled with delicious cafés, beautiful boutiques, and fabulous art galleries made me never want to leave.
The surrounding maisons (homes) were simple, but captivating even more. The exterior walls had a lime washed "stucco" appearance, with windows that offered functioning shutters and beautiful flower boxes. The roofs were of clay tile and the entrances welcomed you through their colorful arched doorways.
The
old Provençal Farm House my husband and I stayed, Hotel Les
Orangers, was a true specimen what American designers often portray
"French Country" to be. 
Inviting
and enchanting, the French Country architecture was embraced with an
over-sized limestone fireplace, cut stone floors, rough hewn ceiling
beams, and French Doors flanked by shutters that opened out
onto a beautiful verandah where breakfast and lunch was often served.
 Old color washed looking walls and decorative fabrics were offered in natural warm hues of golden yellows with terracottas accents accompanied by soft greens, and gentle blues in its traditional Provençal (rustic) farm house atmosphere.
Had the farmhouse been decorated with a more casual French Country presentation the colors would have more vibrant in yellows, reds, and blues and perhaps, grassy greens.
A copper kettle filled with fresh lemons (leaves and all) made a beautiful statement next to a tall display of blue, white, and orange delicate flowers. The addition of a Country French lamp in front of a Louis XVI style giltwood wall mirror perfectly completed the entire entry table scape.
Most importantly, we learned from our visit, County French is not just a home style or an interior décor-it is the tranquil ambiance that the entire lifestyle induces. The lifestyle of the French Country folk is never hurried, it is savored. Dining is a celebration of food, friends, and family. Living is an art.
Although it was impossible for us to stay, my husband and I desperately wanted to take it all home with us. If Country French is your style, you have made a wonderful choice.
I have personally selected the following Country French house plans for their beautiful renditions of the Country French and Provence styles. While reviewing each house plan, you will see how well the elements most important to the true essence of a French Country home are demonstrated.
 The featured French Country House Plan, below from Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. as well as many of his other home designs offer you a touch of France with modern conveniences. To quickly search French Country house plans, select "European" in the "Jump to Plan Style" drop-down box under "Quick Jump" at the right side of his home page. Go to > www.dongardner.com 
Another of our favorite Country French house plans sources, ePlans.com House Plans Superstore, offers several homes with Country French and Provençal influences, as well as other exciting European home design styles, floor plans, and sizes to fulfill your budget. To search Country French house plans, select "French" in their "Quick Search" drop-down box. Click Here > ePlans.com
Elegant and smart, the architectural renditions from Archway Home Plans, should not be overlooked. Although this website offers a great a quick search for a specific home style, you can find beautiful French inspired home designs by selecting the "square feet" link that best suits your needs.
French Country Furniture and Accessories
The fresh and opulent interiors of Country French and Provençal homes are often filled with furniture and accessory pieces that look as if they could tell a story. Some of these handcrafted pieces are simple and reveal delicately worn imperfections from years of affectionate use. Other pieces have intricate carvings and may depict painted scenes of the French Countryside, which are quite literally pieces of art.
French Country furniture finishes aren't always painted, but sometimes stained medium to deeper tones to match the woodwork throughout the home. It is also common to find mixed and matched period furnishings including those inspired in the Louis XV to Louis XVIII, Napoleonic and French Renaissance eras.
Select furniture and accessory pieces that appear as if they could have been handed down from generation to generation. In doing so, your new French Country home will be warm and welcoming to anyone who walks through your door! To find affordable quality French Country furniture...check it out!
Dining al fresco (outdoors) is often a daily affair for the local residents of the French Countryside. We've found another great resource for affordable pieces that will look quite astonishing inside and outside your new Country French style home!
Perhaps, you prefer a little more modern twist in your French Country décor,
Country French Fabrics and Wallpaper
There are a number of different fabric solids, stripes, patterns, and textures you can use to decorate your French Country home.
To
find beautiful and affordable blinds, fabric, and wall paper, go to
American
Blind and Wallpaper Factory
Featured companies for great Country French House Plans in this article
1) Archway Home Plans
Archway Home Plans offer a variety of Country French House Plans for you to choose from. To search, click on the link below and select "search by style" at the menu located on the left of the page. You won't be dissapointed in these plans.
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