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French White Living Room

By Anita 36 Comments

If you want a Farmhouse French look for your home, here’s my first tip, go neutral.
Try to keep your color palette limited at least in one room.  These hutches are filled with items of a similar color palette, whites, creams, and browns.  And the furniture as well is in the same color palette, very neutral.  So if you could design your dream living room from scratch, what would it look like?  My dream living room looked pretty much like this.. in my head. 
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It was so exciting to get to design the space and see it come into being. 
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I enjoyed layering detail on detail, with lots of texture.  Here I used antique grain sacks for pillows. I just stuffed them with king-sized pillows, no sewing required!!

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We toyed with the idea of a wood-burning fireplace but in the end went with a gas fireplace. It isn’t quite as pretty, but I won’t be spending time cleaning it out or gathering firewood.  

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I sure am glad when I made this slipcovers that I added some nice detail to the back of the sofa. it faced the wall at the time, but now the back is in full view. 
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Here is the view from the living room into the kitchen.  You can really see the beams from this spot.  

I’ve got lots more photos to come. 🙂

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  1. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

    September 28, 2013 at 12:19

    I love seeing your dreams manifest into this reality.

    enjoy every moment in your stunning home.

    Sonny

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 28, 2013 at 12:31

    GORGEOUS Anita!! I love the built-ins and that view looking into your kitchen is stunning!

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  3. Christine Graves says

    September 28, 2013 at 12:55

    Love it Anita! it looks tremendous…Love the cabinet over the fireplace, that hides the TV doesn’t it?…LOL Love that!

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  4. Gee Singh Newbanks says

    September 28, 2013 at 13:24

    Just beautiful Anita. It is such a joy seeing ones dreams and ideas come to life.
    Hugs, Gee

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  5. Robin from highpointcircle.blogspot says

    September 28, 2013 at 13:24

    What a beautiful space. I love a space that I don’t stop exploring and being surprised by what I didn’t notice last time I was in it. Hope you are enjoying the fruits of this labor! Happy almost October!

    Reply
  6. Bliss says

    September 28, 2013 at 13:27

    If you could get into my head all my livingroom problems would be solved.

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  7. Cranberry Morning says

    September 28, 2013 at 13:42

    I was so busy pinning your pictures that I almost forgot to comment! This is such a gorgeous space. I need to get busy and make slipcovers! I love the simple and beautiful look.

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  8. JeanFB says

    September 28, 2013 at 14:28

    Absolutely stunning! Yep, my dream living room/kitchen would look… pretty much exactly like that, LOL! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait for more. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    September 28, 2013 at 14:56

    Oh, Anita, I am wiping the drool! I have always loved your slips and now how nice to have the details show. Love those cabinets and how you styled them. Can’t wait for more!!

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  10. Beth @A Little Country House says

    September 28, 2013 at 19:56

    it’s very lovely. soothing.

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  11. Carolyn Marshall says

    September 28, 2013 at 20:20

    Really great implementation of a truly beautiful dream!

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  12. DebZorn says

    September 28, 2013 at 21:36

    Just stunning! I love every inch of it. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary says

    September 29, 2013 at 01:07

    Oh Anita, your home is stunning and I love every inch. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Mary

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  14. Sarah says

    September 29, 2013 at 01:52

    Yes, more photos please! Anita, your living room is full of gorgeous details. The details on your slips is charming. Love the look into your kitchen, and I’m all for gas logs. We use our gas log fireplace daily during the winter months. It is perfect!

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  15. Botanic Bleu says

    September 29, 2013 at 02:35

    Love the kitchen, living room, and dining area are all one BIG open space including ceiling beams!

    Your slipcovers are just beautiful, especially with the details on the back of the sofa.

    Looking forward to seeing more French-inspired loveliness throughout your dream home…

    Judith

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  16. The enchanted home says

    September 29, 2013 at 12:19

    Your room is my favorite of all the ones you pictured…stunning!

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  17. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    September 29, 2013 at 13:37

    I see the mirror found a home on the stairwell…I LOVE it there.

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  18. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    September 29, 2013 at 13:37

    I see the mirror found a home on the stairwell…I LOVE it there.

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  19. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    September 29, 2013 at 13:38

    I see that the mirror found a home on the stairwell. I LOVE it there!!

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  20. Shabby soul says

    September 29, 2013 at 14:20

    Anita your home is a DREAM! Love all, the sofa, the woods, the warmth!
    Can’t wait to see all!
    Hugs
    Silvia

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  21. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁ says

    September 29, 2013 at 15:38

    I love it when the decorating ideas that come in your dreams actually come to fruition. Nothing else will do!! Your dreams have turned out lovely. Great job!

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  22. Anne says

    September 29, 2013 at 18:56

    Your home is gorgeous Anita…I love your open plan!
    xx
    Anne

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  23. Becca says

    September 30, 2013 at 13:35

    Gorgeous, Anita! I love the bookcases … a stunning home, indeed!

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  24. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    September 30, 2013 at 13:56

    Absolutely gorgeous! LOOOOOVE the built ins or rather the NOT built ins:) Love how you have styled the whole room. Your whole home is stunning.

    Reply
  25. chateau chic says

    September 30, 2013 at 17:11

    Your living room is stunning, Anita!! I love the big picture as well as all the wonderful details and textures.
    Mary Alice

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  26. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    September 30, 2013 at 18:58

    Wonderful. The amazing photo was from the living room toward the kitchen. Everything works so well together. Your are so talented.
    Joy

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  27. Deanne Langford says

    September 30, 2013 at 20:57

    Lovely- must be so exciting to be decorating a new home!

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  28. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    September 30, 2013 at 21:44

    Oh, so lovely – it is marvelous to have one’s dream come true – I had to Pin!
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  29. Donna Wilkes says

    September 30, 2013 at 22:46

    You have the knack of paying attention to the smallest detail. That makes this room so special.

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  30. Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says

    September 30, 2013 at 23:03

    Stopping by from Debbie’s just for some blog love. You are so creative.

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  31. Abby says

    October 1, 2013 at 01:03

    Amazing! What a beautiful and inviting space! I love the slipcoverd furniture!

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  32. Patty Rumaker says

    October 1, 2013 at 15:48

    Gorgeous! I love the back of your sofa! Looking forward to seeing many more pictures.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  33. JP says

    October 1, 2013 at 17:16

    Anita,
    OMG, it’s sheer perfection and I adore that gorgeous love seat! You are amazing!
    JP

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  34. Sandy says

    October 2, 2013 at 15:49

    You nailed it Anita! I remember when you made those fabulous slip covers. What a gorgeous open space and the beams are divine sigh……Love the staircase and the newel post too! I will never tire of looking at your fabulous space. Congratulations on the construction completion and filling it with all your antiques and furniture.

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  35. Linda Sikes says

    February 14, 2018 at 18:18

    Hi Anita, beautiful room. Did you cover up windows on either side of your fireplace or do you have transom style windows at the top of your bookcases?

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    • Anita says

      February 18, 2018 at 17:16

      Linda, the cabinets are built-in. The windows are above the cabinets. I would never place furniture so that it blocks a window. The cabinet makers went as high as they could with the cabinets. That was a great use of space, but then I get a lot of questions about why I am blocking the windows. We live in the city and the house next door is about 5 ft from our house. If we had bigger windows there, all you would see is the side of their house.

      Reply

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