5 Easy Tips For a French Inspired Bedroom

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So, you`re dreaming of a perfect bedroom that looks and feels like French château? Yes, I totally get you, because I`m obsessed with a French design and style. Besides, who doesn`t dream of waking up in a beautiful room with a killer view trough large, arched windows overlooking on a sunlit vineyard... Ok, I gone to far, but you can have a beautiful bedroom inspired by France and a most beautiful city in the world - Paris!

This looks very hard to achieve, but I have a 5 easy ways to get the beautiful French inspired bedroom.
Also,if you are thinking of redecorating your living room, check my 5 Tips how to choose basic furniture like a pro. 

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1.Headboard and a bed crown

The bed is the center of any bedroom, so it is quite important to pay a special attention to it. For a really French inspired room, opt for a very traditional, curvy shape of headboard. Bed crown will most certainly raise the bar of your bedroom and your whole house, and it`s not that hard to do. You can buy one, or DIY it with a tension rod and a shelf. Choose elegant fabric that will complement your bedding, but not the same fabric, because you don`t want them to be matchy. Best colors in terms of French inspired bedroom will be white, grey, blue, tan, but also toile de jouy or some similar pattern.

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2.Chandeliers, table lamps and candle holders

I can`t imagine french bedroom (or any other room, to be exact) without beautiful chandelier. It has to be simple, but refined, white or clear with a lots of beautiful glass crystals which will reflect the light and make a beautiful impression on the walls, or a simple one with a really thin arms. Don`t forget that nothing gives the room an instant french vibe like a beautiful, romantic candle holders and lamps on the night stands. They has to be beautiful, but also blend very well with the rest of decor in the room.

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3.Vintage mirrors and vanity table

Every lady has the place to brush her hair, do her makeup and leave jewelry. Antique white vanity table is a must in any french inspired bedroom. Do not forget antique mirrors on the wall. They`re classic, easy to find and look beautiful anywhere in the room, and makes a instant focal point if placed in the right spot. 

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4.Beautiful bedding

If you want the real french charm, don`t go over the top. Choose soft cotton with ruffles, lots of pillows and make it feel cosy and inviting. To add interest, choose a few smaller pillows with some texture, lace or interesting print, like this paris bedding.

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5.Fresh flowers

This step is one of the easiest and cost effective ways to add that french charm to your room. Opt for the little bouquets in a simple vases all over the room. Don`t go with a big, expensive or exotic flowers, just pick up anything in your garden or in the field. Simplicity is the key for that effortless elegance you`ll love.

And there you have it, my 5 design elements of french inspired bedroom. These are the key pieces, in my opinion, you had to have, but feel free to do your own twist and make your french inspired bedroom truly yours. And have fun with it! 

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How To Live Large In A Small Condo

Living in a small space can be tricky and sometimes hard. If you are living in a small apartment or downsizing, don’t go the typical small space decorating route. 

Instead, rely on this 10 small space decorating secrets that can help it to look bigger, better and brighter.

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1. Open Concept 

When living in a really small condo, it`s very important to try removing all the unnecessary walls. Having the open-concept floor plan will create great flow in the space, more light and therefore feeling of having more space in general.

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2. Go Big

Common misconception with small spaces is to use small furniture. That sound kind a logic, but, it`s totally wrong! Filling the space with a lot of small pieces of furniture will make it feel cluttered and messy. Instead of making a big mish-mash of smaller items, use less furniture, but choose bigger pieces. This will anchor the space and provide more seating/storage space and overall feeling of order and style.

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3. Be creative

Speaking of storage, this is one of the biggest issues with small spaces. So, think outside the box and be creative. For example, using a really inexpensive storage units from IKEA can be a great solution. You can customise them with a new knobs, paint or even wallpaper to stand out and reflect your style, or to blend with the walls and "disappear". Other great idea is to use IKEA (or some other) storage bench on one side of a dining table. Add two, three or as much as you can. It can function as a storage and the seating at the same time. Just change the knobs with some stylish ones and you will have a great space saver. 

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4. Make a Termination Point

By putting the piece or furniture, like beautiful credenza in front of the window in the living room, you can make a focal point and a terminational point in the space. This way you`ll have a beautiful vista when you come in.

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5. Keep everything open

To keep the space light and airy, use furniture with open back, furniture on a long, slim legs or glass/acrylic furniture. This way your eyes will travel through and furniture will not feel chunky. 

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6. Make statement with art and accessories

Accessorizing any space is a key to show of who you are. So, it is  very important to chose right pieces, since you`re dealing with a limited space and have to chose less items. Things like art, blankets, pillows, decorative pieces will round up your story and really show your style. My suggestion is to chose big art pieces that really mean something to you and cover the space on the wall above the sofa. For the dining room you can use big, statement mirror opposite the window to make space bigger and filed with light. Stay away from cluttering the open shelves with a bunch of small items, use few bigger instead and always leave a negative space around it to make it feel airy.

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7.Wisible bed as a focal point

Often in a small condo you can`t really hide the bed. So, why not make it a focal point. Dress it up with a nice decorative pillows and blankets and it will look almost like a daybed. And don`t be afraid to show it, we all have to sleep, right? Another good idea for the "bedroom" is to use a cute chairs instead of the nightstands. This way they will serve a double duty and you can pull them out for extra seating whenever you have guests. 

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8. Hiding stuff away is a way

Use storage bins, baskets, old suitcases or anything you have to hide away anything you don`t want to see. It`s perfectly ok to have stuff, but you don`t want things everywhere in the space. By using bins, baskets etc., you can stay organized even in a smallest space. 

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9. Change accessories

Living in a small space can make you feel squeezed and boring. Changing small details and accessories seasonally, are the breath of fresh air in a space and makes everything feels new and refreshed. After all, accessories are the cheapest way to make the change any time you want and they will make the space look different and put together.

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10. Leave space to evolve over time

Being a blogger and home decorator and living in a small condo for a long time, makes me realized that it is a task that is never done. As time goes by, our needs are changing and the space evolves with them. So I always move things around, add new or get rid of things we don`t use/need any more. There is no rule, so go with the flow and organize your space in the way to serve your needs and makes you happy.

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These are the tips I use in the space, and the result is a condo that has all the comforts of a house. Hope you`ll find them helpful!

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