Style Guide: French Country Lighting

French Country Lighting – Tournai Collection by Kichler

French country lighting is a timeless style that creates a warm and elegant feel in homes rural and urban alike. Natural materials, rustic finishes, and traditional elements of the French country style create a familiar and welcoming appearance.

Characteristics of French Country Lighting

Wood

Defining characteristics of French country lights lie in the materials and finishes of each fixture. Two materials most commonly used are wood and iron. These materials are often left unfinished or have a finish that displays the organic texture of the material such as weathered or patinaed. French country lighting generally features a flame shaped bulb to reference the candles that were once the main source of lighting in old-country-living.

Product Examples 

Frech Country Style 

While popular design trends focus mainly on a French country kitchen, this cozy style can be carried throughout the entire home.

French Country Kitchen – Salento by Quorum Lighting

French Country Bedroom – Nora by Capital Lighting  |  French Country Living Room – Marquette by Quoizel Lighting

French Country Dining Room – Holbrook by Quoizel Lighting

French Country Bathroom – Shop the Look: Amherst by Designers Fountain 

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