simple french country style

by Sharon Santoni
[blank] Loving this country house, situated west of us in Normandy.  Clean lines, contemporary design yet totally convincing as a family home.[blank]
[blank]I like their choice of soft grey for the ceiling beams, soft stone coloured flooring or pale wooden floors.[blank]
[blank] A pop of red brings some warmth into the beautiful and simple bathroom.[blank]
[blank]From this shot taken above the sitting room, I would guess that the property is converted from an old barn.  The only inconvenience of a high ceiling in our climate, is that the room is difficult to keep warm in the winter.[blank]
[blank]The kitchen on the other hand, must be cosy with its old fashioned range.  I like the simple window and half moon table set in front.  The bedroom is slightly spartan, and maybe some curtains would be welcome, but I love the tall shaped bedhead.[blank]
[blank] Voila.   A typical country house in deepest Normandy, where we may not have the warmest temperatures but we do have the sweet country architecture.[blank]

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All photos thanks to Journal de la Maison[blank]

34 comments

High Heeled Life June 19, 2012 - 2:37 pm

Truly a beautiful home!! xo HHL

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Shel June 19, 2012 - 2:40 pm

Absolutely stunning…I'm excited to to think that I will be travelling around here in a couple of months time…going to email you on the availablity of your little cottage too!
Shel

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Our French Inspired Home June 19, 2012 - 2:44 pm

A beautiful place. I am not too cracked up on some of the color choices, as I feel many of them look cold but then there is a pop of color with that chair! I would be happy to move in here.

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kathy June 19, 2012 - 3:23 pm

Very beautiful. A bit spartan, I like cozier, but lovely colors.

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carolyn bradford June 19, 2012 - 3:23 pm

Love seeing these pictures! As usual…it makes me want to be there! Have a great week!
Carolyn

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Mrs. Sutton June 19, 2012 - 3:36 pm

I LOVE this sort of home. It makes me think of many – very beautiful – family holidays taken in Normandy. We almost bought a holiday home similar to this a few years ago whilst still living in London, but after several heartfelt viewings, we decided against taking the plunge – makes me wish that we'd persevered!
Paula x

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Pamela RG June 19, 2012 - 3:39 pm

Such a beautiful and comfortable house. I love the simple but classy interiors.

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designchic June 19, 2012 - 3:40 pm

What a warm and inviting home – adore the color palette and the brick floor…gorgeous!!

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summersoul June 19, 2012 - 3:46 pm

wow! I love everything about that home. The best part is the simplicity of it.

MC

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I Dream Of June 19, 2012 - 3:56 pm

Oh, it's gorgeous. I especially love the soft gray ceiling beams. I do love the architecture of Normandy. So inviting and pretty!

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Faux Pas Farm Gal June 19, 2012 - 4:12 pm

Those beams are fantastic!!

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Kris June 19, 2012 - 5:08 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! I also love the beams, spaciousness of the rooms and the wall finishes! Superb ~

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Annie H. June 19, 2012 - 5:09 pm

So pretty and inviting. We are going to France in August and I am counting down the days.

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shooting star June 19, 2012 - 5:36 pm

lovely!!

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Ashley June 19, 2012 - 6:26 pm

So lovely! Xo, Ashely

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Nancy June 19, 2012 - 6:30 pm

Very pretty and so nice. Love the photos…thanks for sharing!
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The Snowdrop Project June 19, 2012 - 6:31 pm

Wonderful images.
Country style, but with clean lines.
I love the shocking pink chair in the bathroom too. What fun!
Have a lovely day,
Lizx

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kabayoz June 19, 2012 - 6:32 pm

It is a very lovely house. The pop of color as with the red chair, inside shelves of the cabinets and here and there are just perfect and don't detract from the soft grey and white of the home. Clean lines and simplicity appeal to me but I prefer more colors in my home.

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Chris June 19, 2012 - 10:42 pm

That would be my choice! Beautiful and simple…
xoxo, Chris

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Emom June 19, 2012 - 10:44 pm

beautiful!…..smiles

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miss flibbertigibbet June 20, 2012 - 12:32 am

Just gorgeous…..
Blessings, Lorraine

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Sarah Malone June 20, 2012 - 3:38 am

I so enjoyed these photos Sharon!

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Taylor Greenwalt June 20, 2012 - 4:32 am

Wow, what a wonderful home. I love the blue beams…

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lissyparkerltd June 20, 2012 - 2:04 pm

What a stunning home! I found it so very warm and welcoming.
xo, Lissy

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peggy braswell June 20, 2012 - 6:08 pm

Divine images of this home. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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Belle de Ville June 23, 2012 - 10:22 pm

I know that house, and spent many lovely weekends there.
Somehow after being re-decorated, it just doesn't seem to have the same soul.

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niec pics

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