FRENCH
COUNTRY
Viva
la Defference
 Whether
it's food, fashion, conversation or romance, the French are noted
for doing things with flair. Their architecture is no exception. So
it's not particularly surprising that French Country homes arebecoming
as popular as the latest styles from Paris.
With it's roots in the sunny hillsides of rural France, where
each province has its own colloquial style, French Country architecture
reflects a wealth of diversity. Old and new, formal and
informal elements are mixed in homes ranging from humble cottages
and farmhouses to grand chateaus.
Common elements include
tall, thin windows, often with slat-board shutters, steep roofs,
multiple gables, and assorted arches ( windows, shutters garage
openings and entries). Stucco and stone are frequently
used, trimmed with painted timbers, windows boxes, wrought
iron railings and brick highlights around windows and doors.
Historically, necessity demanded
a variety of materials to be used on an , individual home.
When a previously used stone or wood became unavailable builders
doing an addition were often forced to turn to something new
- giving the home a rambling, patchwork effect which is often
mimicked in this architectural style today.
With all of their variations, French Country
homes share a casual charm and an understated elegance that is
unmistakable and a charisma that is completely unique.
Click to view our collection of French Country Style
designs.
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