Inspired Look: Southern French Villa
There’s a reason why light is first on the list for French Villa Style. If there is one design aspect that will set the tone throughout, it’s lots of natural light. You’re aiming to blur the barrier between inside and outside. Large windows, skylights, and glass doors are used in abundance for an open and airy feel with lots of bright light.
This style is all about natural materials, muted colors, toile fabrics, extravagant lighting, touches of gold, tapestries, and more—all with a rustic touch. The perfect way to keep your French Villa theme relaxed and easygoing is to incorporate natural elements in your design. Using wicker furniture, light weathered woods, and braided jute rugs are great ways to integrate attractive décor while breathing new life into your home.
White has the amazing ability to create a space that feels fresh, open, and bright, all while enhancing the minimalist design that French Villa emphasizes. You can still add pops of color throughout, but the organic look of white on white adds a special flair to the design that is just stunning..
Nothing provides an ambiance of serenity like the use of greenery in the home. French Villa strives for the feeling of blurring the indoors and outdoors. To achieve this, greenery should be used both inside and out to keep the flow natural. The color and size of your plants and planters can be used as part of your design, so it’s important to select your living décor intentionally.
Less is more when deciding on window treatments for French Villa Design. Highlight the integrity of a beautiful window with sun beaming through with light-colored, linen, or flowy cotton drapes. Choose natural fabrics that will move with the wind and allow for natural light to pour through while also providing some privacy.
Accent your space with your favorite coastal colors but be careful not to overdo it. It is possible to keep the simplicity and offset some of your crisp white interiors with color. Some of our favorites at Ecofirstart include bold, tasteful art such as framed pieces for the wall, vases, accent chairs, and pillows.
he Bergère bed is made in the classic French Louis XVI style. The styling of this period was founded on the "Beau Idéal", the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The bed's frame is embellished with the finely detailed, neoclassical styling of hand carved egg and dart work, beading and ribboning. Fleure-de-lys finials, typical of the period, sit a top the bed's posts. The proportions and styling of the bed conveys an overall quiet confidence. All our beds can be made to any mattress size and custom finished to order.
Dimensions:Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Width: 78in (196 cm) Depth: 86 in (217 cm)
Materials: Wood and Caand
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Classic 17th Century French Chair with Classical and Greek proportions. This armchair is so classic that it even can be juxtaposed with modern - it would cause a spike in interest!
Dimensions: W24" x D26" x H40" Seat H20" x D19", Arm H27"
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
French Forties Art Deco large-scale armchairsin the style of Andre Arbus.
Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Materials: Wood and Fabric
May be Customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Mid forties neoclassic cabinet in the manner of Arbus and Androusov. Constructed of mahogany wood with turquoise lacquered finish and bronze accents. Dimensions: 53" W x 20.5" D x 34.6" H
Sideboard with long legs in the manner of ANDRÉ ARBUS. Great sideboard made out of Green shagreen and darkened pear tree, traditional style with a lot of storage. Base and legs have a unique sleek and round shape that makes a statement. Custom sizes and finishes available.
French inspired curved upholstered sofa with single loose seat cushion. Walnut stained base.
Dimensions: 91.5"W x 40"D x 37"H
Materials: Wood and Textile
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Latin lounge chair, Beige, Light Green, France, circa 2017. Beige chenille woven textile on body with dupioni silk back cushion and lumbar pillow. Ebonized oak base.
Dimensions: Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
Materials: Textiles and Wood
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Graceful Louis XVI style recamier with a scrolled back. Decorated with carved rosettes and a fan-like motif on the side. Reeded apron. Raised on tapering fluted legs. The wood structure is painted a cream color, with details picked out in antique gold.
Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in. (80 cm)Width: 69.69 in. (177 cm)Depth: 25.99 in. (66 cm)Seat Height: 14.18 in. (36 cm)
Materials: Wood and Fabric
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Loose-cushion lounge chair of a style attributed to the design of Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Hollywood Regency elegance with clean, tailored lines, walnut outer frame and tapered legs. Choice of fabric. Dimensions: 28.5" W × 29" D × 31" H
Materials: wood and velvet
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Flemish 19th century Louis XIII style hand carved bench on castersupholstered in a white sheepskin shearling.
Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Materials: Wood and Sheepskin
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Classic 17th Century French Chair with Classical and Greek proportions. This armchair is so classic that it even can be juxtaposed with modern - it would cause a spike in interest!
Dimensions: W24" x D26" x H40" Seat H20" x D19", Arm H27"
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Etagére Louis XVI double face, four shelves for each side.
Dimensions (in): W 53.54 x D 28.35 x H 67.72
Material: Beech wood Gold leaf Golden brass
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Buffet / enfilade from France made of solid mahogany that has been ebonized and finished in a lustrous museum-quality French polish. Three dovetailed drawers are above three doors opening to interior shelving. All locks are in working condition. The Neoclassic Louis XVI style sideboard is topped with a Carrara marble top. The hardware and trim is all brass.
Dimensions:Height: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Width: 65.25 in (165.74 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
Materials: Marble, Brass and Mahogany
May be Customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
French Art Deco Cabinet in High Gloss Black. France, circa 1950’s, iconic Art Deco styling. High gloss hand polished black lacquer finish. Cabinet offers great storage with 2 adjustable interior shelves.
Dimensions: Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Materials: Stainless Steel and Wood
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.