French country windows

The most common main door features a segmented arch, although half-round arched or flat top doors also fit the style. Color Palette hardware grilles art glass. Color Palette. Window frames and sash are typically the same color, while the window trim may either match the window color or be a complementary, contrasting color.

Exterior Color Palette. Interior Wood Species. Interior Stain Colors. Hardware Styles Window hardware features simple, functional forms with just a touch of ornamentation. Hardware Finishes. Grille Patterns The typical grille pattern is made up of vertical rectangles with proportions that are roughly Inspiration for a timeless eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, a triple-bowl sink, white cabinets, brown backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash.

In this complete renovation, silver gilded bespoke units were used to complement an antique French bathroom suit, creating an atmosphere of grandeur and luxury, suitable for the commanding views.

Darren Chung Photography. Interior design by Jamie Hempsall Ltd. French Country Kitchen. Kitchen - french country kitchen idea in Orlando.

KH Window Fashions, Inc. Visit our gallery on our website: www. Example of a french country two-story stone exterior home design in Chicago. Dennis Mayer Photography Family room - traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with multicolored walls. City: Kirkland Residence. This home in the exclusive Mt. Vere Estates is among the most beautiful in Greenville. The extraordinary grounds and gardens complement the equally exceptional interiors of the home.

Stunning yet comfortable, every aspect of the home invites and impresses. Classic, understated elegance at its best. Casa Lluvia Blanca. Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this 4, square foot courtyard home is accessed through lush gardens with trickling fountains and a luminous lap-pool. The living, dining, kitchen, library and master suite on the ground floor open onto a series of plant filled patios that flood each space with light that changes throughout the day.

Window panes are medium to small in size. In our house, the glass in our windows is mostly still the original pane, and as we look through some of them the image is distorted by the wavy uneven thickness of the glass. I guess they were originally made smaller because it was easier to make, and also less expensive to replace in the case of breakage. Shutters are most often outside, but on some grander homes with higher ceilings and higher heating bills you can have shutters inside too.

And finally the hardware. There is such beauty and wonderful detail of French windows. I lparticularly love that last image of the white room…I could see myself living there! So beautiful! I love the French windows. Here in California, there's so little interesting read; old architecture.

A house that is years old is rare. I have fantasies of building a cottage with salvaged, vintage windows. Great pictures! The rain would rot the wood windows over time if they swung out into the rain.

How lovely to see some of the window styles in your region. Where I live in the Haute -Vienne we have to have the style of the region, I think the building regulations have become a bit more relaxed from when we renovated our property, NO white window frames were allowed then, but now I'm seeing them creep in for the many new build properties. I lived in Holland for a number of years and was told that the windows open inwards so that they can be easily cleaned — especially upstairs, the Dutch being very house proud!

Hi Sharon beautiful photographs, beautiful windows. I dream about having vintage iron windows and imagine how beautiful the garden would look through them. Thank you for sharing beauty.

Regards Esther from Sydney. PS have a lovely weekend. This remodeled s Colonial received a country French makeover. A barrel roof now crowns the home's new porch , and French blue shutters pop against the pale yellow exterior. The mahogany front door is capped with a Napoleon-hat detail. Fitted with iron railings, this home's shutter-flanked windows pay homage to the charming balconies found in many French apartment buildings.

The lates bluestone door surround was treated with a slush-and-brush technique to mimic repaired stone. Round windows from a French chateau help instill the distinguished character of a century-old villa in the new home. Built in Federal style in the 19th century, this early American home was heavily influenced by French architecture.

The home boasts French blue shutters, tall windows capped with window lintels, and cozy dormers on its uppermost level. The mansard roof, which features four double-sloped sides, is characteristic of country French-style homes. Stone is cleverly used as an accent to add distinction to this French country-style home's interesting architectural features.

A large chimney, turret, front patio, and foundation all pop thanks to a medley of warm stonework. Romantic arched windows, French doors, and shutters carry out the home's French-inspired theme, lending this home a patina well beyond its true years.

By Jessica Bennett Updated January 18, Save Pin FB More. Brilliantly combining rustic and refined, French country homes bring classic European architecture into the present day. They range from quaint farmhouses to impressive chateaus, but all exude a sense of history and charm. Find inspiration from these French country-style houses to create your own stately retreat. Start Slideshow. Tweet Email Send Text Message. Credit: Emily Followill. Credit: Brie Williams.

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