Ornate Mirrors And Rustic Furniture And Accessories French Design

Whether it’s provincial farmhouse style or the look of a sophisticated Parisian apartment, French-inspired interiors always appear effortlessly chic.

These styles have soared in popularity in recent years, and now a large number of specialist websites offer everything from grand armoires and beds to ornate mirrors and rustic furniture and accessories.

A romantic French-style bedroom is an easy look to put together with a carved or upholstered double bed, cheval glass mirror and statement glistening chandelier. Just add delicate embroidered cushions and a silk throw for the perfect finishing touches. The brilliant thing about French style is that it works well with both antique or contemporary pieces such as mirrored furniture.

1 & 2 Newtons offers a great range of French-style beds, with sizes ranging from double to super king.

(1) The Rococo d’Argent double bed is hand-carved from mahogany and finished in silver leaf, (H)145x(W)165x(D)225cm, £829.

(2) The Louis Rattan double bed features two layers of hand-woven cane between its ornate wooden frame, (H)152x(W)158x(D)220cm, £659. Both beds offer a mix of classic antique design and contemporary elegance

3 Sweet Amberley king-size sleigh bed, made from a mahogany and silver leaf frame with velvet upholstery, (H)1128x(W)163x (D)238cm, £2,395, Sweetpea & Willow.

4 Chateau d’Argent mirror, made from carved mahogany and silver leaf, (H)119x(W)105cm, £349, Newtons.

5 Eiffel Tower table lamp, with metal frame and fabric shade, (H)77x(dia.)26cm, £95, Graham and Green.

6 The new Sienna range from Feather & Black is made from weathered oak and linen upholstery to create a perfect vintage feel. King-size bed, (H)130x(W)163x (L)214cm, £875; bedside table, (H)60x(W)50x(D)38cm, £275; dressing table, (H)91x(W)88x(D)42cm £545; mirror, (H)54x(W)61x(D)11cm, £99; chair, (H)102x(W)60x(D)65cm, £325.


7 Folies Bergère Jacques side table, with lacquered tabletop and folding legs; also available in two other classic French designs, (H)51x(W)34x (D)40cm, £40, Love Your Home for Less.

8 French Château cheval dressing mirror, made from handcarved wood with bevelled glass (H)194x (W)75cm, £383.35, Juliettes Interiors.

9 Boudoir screen with canvas panels, (H)150x(W)120cm, £75, Arthouse.


10 (Left-right) Mid French grey ULTIMATT emulsion paint, £33 for 2.5 litres; Original French grey ULTIMATT emulsion paint, £33 for 2.5 litres; Dark French grey ULTIMATT emulsion paint, £33 for 2.5 litres, all Little Greene.

11 La Muse de Versailles cabinet, made from solid beech, includes three shelves, (H)164x(W)73x (D)37cm, £1,445, Sweetpea & Willow.


12 Florine wallpaper, design 75012, £38 per roll; Florine fabric curtains, design 3578, £57 per m; Emilia fabric blind, design 1024, £37 per m; chairs covered in Eva fabric, design 3555 and Etienne fabric, design 3595, both £34 per m, all from the Amilie Collection, Harlequin.

13 Chantal Ice Blue chair and footstool, made from weathered oak with cotton covered cushions; the chair measures (H)95x(W)86x(D)77cm, and the footstool (H)50x(W)72x(D)50cm, £1,494, both OKA.