Weathered doors and windows This simple distressed
finish evokes time worn comfort and easy living.
A perfect decorative paint finish to complement color-washed
walls.
Characterized by a sense of whimsy and charm Story Time is a collection of mid to small designs that feature an array of colorful prints and wovens broadly ranging from brights pastels primary and vintage color groups.
Authentic Period moldings, ceiling medallions, cornices,
columns and much more. All crafted in genuine plaster.
For commercial and residential environments.
A layered rug look complements a hand made tile floor.
Brick archways support
this rustic beamed ceiling.
Uncluttered stone walkways and arches
Color washed
walls
create a light and airy feel in this bedroom.
This time worn
roof offers protection from the elements as well as pure,
rustic charm.
Faux Delft tiles!
The loose, un-even quality of this faux technique
makes painted Delft tiles an ideal decorative effect for the beginner or
inexperienced do-it-yourselfer.
Irregular lines and loose hand
painted renderings add character and old world charm, easily
achieved without any prior painting experience.
Architectural ornamentation, plaster
restoration and installation,
decorative plaster and fresco
techniques and much more.
Unruly vines fringe an elegantly symmetrical Loire Valley
manor house, and a rough stone wall encloses its tangled
gardens. In hidden corners of the surrounding French
countryside, rustic arches frame rolling hills.
Family life often
focuses around meals
Tarragon and rosemary bushes scent the air. Wine
and cheese are set out in preparation for dinner
al fresco. Rustic French style, inspired by this
ancient pastoral landscape, creates welcoming,
airy interior space with interesting, antique
textures.
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The "maison a pains de bois" (wooden
beam house) is a fine example of the evocative
crookedness at the heart of Rustic French style.
This Tudor-style building's slanted walls, gently
undulating roof, and geometric beams are at once
imposing and humble. The timber and stone
show the traces of the hands that shaped them
hundreds of years ago, and the house seems to
speak of the generations who have looked out from
its weathered shutters.
A 'maison a pains de
bois' home in
Chinon, France.
Create your own
Rustic French Style color schemes!
Inside the Rustic French house, the set-up is
comfortable, earthy and timeless. Natural materials
are all-important in achieving these effects: wood beam or
brick on the ceiling, stone walls, slightly
irregular painted surfaces. These textures recall
the hand-made, antiqued materials of rural French
architecture. More refined touches, like Persian
rugs and framed etchings, add grace to unpolished spaces.
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18 1/2"W Crystal Chandelier
The remarkable Etruscan gold and crystal chandelier makes any home seem like it's worth millions. It has a perfect gold to crystal ratio that adds style and class to any home. It measures 18"H by 18 1/2"W. Takes (3) 60 watt candelabra bulbs (not included).
Warm and homey in stylish iron, this pot rack chandelier features a handsome rooster motif and swirls of iron scroll work. A great look for kitchen lighting. Cast metal in sunset black finish and drip candle covers. Ten hooks for pots and pans. Takes six 60 watt candelabra bulbs and two 50 watt bulbs (not included). Measures 41" wide, 15" high. Includes nine feet of chain.
In the bedroom, sunlight
warms sisal floor mats, woven throw rugs, and
terra cotta tile. Simple, airy comfort prevails.
Delicate botanical prints with plain white frames
adorn color washed walls. Bedroom furniture
-- head and footboards, side tables -- is
whitewashed, bleached, distressed.
Form follows function in the rustic kitchen.
A brick ceiling, weathered wooden cabinets, and
hanging pots evoke earthy meals -- cassoulet, coq
au vin -- cooked for family and friends.
Straight-backed chairs are placed at a scarred
wooden work table for trimming fresh vegetables or
enjoying a morning coffee.
In the dining room, family and friends are
welcomed by a massive stone
fireplace. Wood paneling glows; the panes of leaded
glass windows reflect the firelight. For a special
occasion, this room can be dressed up with candlelight and
white linen.
And on the way down to the wine
cellar, a surprise: floral tiles peek out from the
stair kick boards.
Upholstery is minimal and unfussy,
and windows are covered with sun-bleached shutters
or plain curtains.
Sun bleached,
colorful shutters protect the home from the strong
southern sun.
The rolling country side of the Loire
Valley epitomizes the Rustic French Style. Organic, time
worn charm, and a sense of being connected with the earth,
root the rural French traditions.
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