Romantic French Fabrics - Blush Pink

This is the first in my series of posts about fabulous fabrics for French style interiors beginning with Pink. Oh so pretty shades of the softest blush through to deep rose in the perfect Toile de Jouy, faded florals and ticking stripes.

Above images: Kate Forman

Fabrics: 1.Titley & Marr 'Charlecote' Colour: Geranium 100% cotton 2.Nordic Style 'Toile' Colour: Red 100% cotton 3.Clarke & Clarke 'Cove Check' Colour: Pink 100% linen 4.Kate Forman 'Antoinette' 100% linen 5.Kate Forman 'Plain Linen' Colour: Pink 100% linen 6.Kate Forman 'Pink Ticking' 100% linen

 Above images: Kate Forman

Fabrics: 1.Bennison Fabrics 'Chinese Pheasant' colour: original on  oyster linen 2.Kate Forman 'Ophelia' 100% linen 3.Nordic Style 'Small Check' colour stone 57% linen/43% cotton 4.Bennison Fabrics 'Petites Fleurs' on fine oyster linen 5.Clarke & Clarke 'Dupion' colour: heather 100% silk

Above images: Kate Forman

Fabrics: 1.Kate Forman 'Isobella'100% linen 2.Clarke & Clarke 'Cove Check colour: red 100% linen 3.Clarke & Clarke 'Alderley' colour: multi 70% viscose/30% linen 4.Kate Forman 'Cameo and Ribbons colour: Tuscan pink 100% linen 5.Clarke & Clarke 'Gingham Check' colour: taupe 100% cotton

Above image: Kate Forman

An excellent retailer in England for most of the fabrics mentioned in this post is Fabrics & Papers, they carry a wide range of designers for both fabric and wallpaper.

Just a note: I have compiled these fabric combinations working from images online so please forgive me if in reality they don't work as well together! Most shops are happy to provide swatches.

The Romantic French Bedroom

Heavenly billowing drapes, rustic linen, fresh crisp white cotton, decadent silk and velvet combine with ornate crystal chandeliers and antique gilt furniture for the most romantic styling. Simple shades of putty, dove and chalk create a restful, elegant palette for any bedroom. Whilst rich tones of damson, verdigris & olive add drama and decadence. 

 

MAGAZINE: Art & Decoration

1.& 3. HOTEL:Pavillon de Madame 2.& 4.INTERIOR DESIGN: Corniche

SHOP:Fabrics and interiors Kate Forman

1.BEDROOM: Martha Stewart  - homeowner Jill Dienst 2.FABRIC: Tinsmiths 3.& 4.FABRIC & LACE: Country by Mail 5.BEDLINEN: Bella Notte Linens

BEDLINEN: Bella Notte Linens

1.& 4.SHOP: And So to Bed 2.& 3.BEDLINEN: Bella Notte Linens 5.FABRIC: Country by Mail

BEDLINEN: Bella Notte Linens

1.& 2. SHOP: Biskopsgarden 3.INTERIORS: Jeanne d'Arc Living 4.FABRIC: Tinsmiths 

SHOP: Cote Bastide

1.SHOP: Sweetpea and Willow 2.STYLIST: Atlanta Bartlett 3.INTERIORS: Lefevre 4.INTERIORS: Corniche

INTERIORS: Anouska Hempel Design

1.& 3.Mansion: Magie des Lieux 2.FABRICS & INTERIORS: Kate Forman 4.FABRIC: Fabrics & Papers

PAINTING: 1769 Marie Antoinette by Joseph Ducreux (Versailles)

The French Country Kitchen

With soft chalky colours and rustic elements the kitchens found in the French Chateaux, cottages and farmhouses have long been a favourite source of interior inspiration for me. Here are a few of my favourites.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

1.LOCATION:Chateau de Moissac 2.SHOP: Cote Bastide 3.SHOP: Urban Farm Girl and Co 4.SHOP: Bliss & Bloom 5.SHOP: La Maison Bleue

PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

1.IMAGE: Katherine Hooker 2.EBAY: 326dawn Item number: 400214837948 3.SHOP: Re-found objeacts 4.PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan 5.FABRIC: Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics 6.SHOP: Sadie Olive

PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

1.SHOP: Ruby Tuesdays Vintage Home 2.& 5.FABRIC: Les Indiennes 3.SHOP: Brigitte & Alan Garnier Antiques 4.MAGAZINE: Campagne Decoration 6.SHOP: Summerill & Bishop

EBAY: 326dawn Item number: 400214837456

PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

FABRICS:1.,3. & 4.Ian Mankin 2.,5.,6. & 7.Les Indiennes 

SHOP: Summerill & Bishop

All from SHOP: The French House

SHOP: Summerill & Bishop

PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

1.,3.&6. SHOP: Summerill & Bishop 2.FABRIC: Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics 4.&5.FABRIC: Ian Mankin

SHOP: Summerill & Bishop

All 3 images PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

1.&5.SHOP: Brigitte & Alan Garnier Antiques 2.&3.SHOP: The French House 4.FABRIC: Ian Mankin 6.SHOP: Concept East Coast

LOCATION AGENCY: Shoot Factory

The Fabulous French Chateau

The romantic interiors of the French Chateau: opulent drapes of finest silk and linens set against rough hewn stone and peeling paint; lavish chandeliers, bare plaster walls, bleached wood and ancient beams, the divine contradictions of the Chateau's charm. 

HOTEL: Pavillon de Madame

Mansion: Magie des Lieux

1.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration 2.ANTIQUE SHOP: Bruxelles Antiques 3.VILLA: Mas de l'Amour 

Mansion: Magie des Lieux

Mansion: Magie des Lieux

1.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration 2.CHATEAU: Chateau de Moissac

3.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration 

Mansion: Magie des Lieux

1.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration 2.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration 3.CHATEAU: Chateau de Moissac

MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration

1.MAGAZINE: Art & Decoration 2.PHOTOGRAPHER: Rachel Whiting 3.ANTIQUE SHOP: Bruxelles Antiques

MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration

1.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration 2.HOTEL: Pavillon de Madame

3.MAGAZINE:Campagne Decoration