Decor & Styling

This Trending Decorating Style Is the Vibe You’ll Want to Copy All Spring and Summer

written by JESSICA FRIEDHOFF

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french cottage decor
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Source: @sandramorganliving

Nothing sounds more idyllic to me than spending long, lazy days holed up in a cute little cottage nestled in the French countryside. The kind with rustic stone floors, copper pots hanging in the kitchen, and gorgeous French doors you can throw open to let in the sunshine. When life gets hectic, that’s the kind of vacation I dream about. Although I won’t be escaping to a rural French cottage this summer, I can channel that countryside charm at home. And it seems like I’m not the only one yearning for the French provincial lifestyle right now.

According to Etsy’s spring/summer trend report, decor inspired by the French countryside is set to be this season’s next big home trend. Etsy searches for French cottage decor are up over 26,000% compared to last year, making it one of the site’s top searched terms of the year so far. If the last few summers were all about romanticizing the bright, splashy Mediterranean way of life, this trend is essentially tomato girl summer’s older, more elegant (but no less romantic) cousin.

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Like the cottagecore aesthetic we all know and love, French cottage decor is rooted in nature. It relies on muted colors and natural materials that reflect the surrounding landscape, so you’ll see a lot of dusty blues, soft neutrals, and materials like stone, wood, and terracotta. And because this trend is inspired by the French, it’s all about simplicity and relaxed elegance. Think breezy linen curtains, well-loved wood furniture, embroidered textiles, and antique brass or copper accents. If that sounds like exactly the vibe you want to channel this spring and summer, keep scrolling for some of my favorite French cottage decor finds that perfectly capture this aesthetic.

Gingham Pleated Shade Table Lamp
Threshold x Studio McGee
Gingham Pleated Shade Table Lamp
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Brass Kitchen Rail with Hooks
Magnolia
Brass Kitchen Rail with Hooks
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Hanging Wall Basket
World Market
Hanging Wall Basket
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Vintage Striped Print
Etsy | Monkeyside
Vintage Striped Print
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Wooden Wall Shelf
Magnolia
Wooden Wall Shelf
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French Cottage Sign
Anthropologie
French Cottage Sign
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Sage Floral Area Rug
Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi
Sage Floral Area Rug
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Rattan Pitcher Vase
Walmart
Rattan Pitcher Vase
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Vintage-Inspired Cookbook Holder
Magnolia
Vintage-Inspired Cookbook Holder
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White Floral Embroidered Tablecloth
Etsy | FrenchStyleDecor
White Floral Embroidered Tablecloth
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Ruffle-Trimmed Cotton Cushion Cover
H&M
Ruffle-Trimmed Cotton Cushion Cover

3 colors available

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French Scroll Shelf
Anthropologie
French Scroll Shelf
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Floral Painted Canister
Magnolia
Floral Painted Canister
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Slipcover Cube Ottoman
Threshold x Studio McGee
Slipcover Cube Ottoman
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Gingham Ruffle Throw Pillow Covers
Amazon
Gingham Ruffle Throw Pillow Covers

10+ colors available

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Scalloped Top End Table
Wayfair
Scalloped Top End Table

6 colors available

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Ornate Gold Picture Frame
Anthropologie
Ornate Gold Picture Frame
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French Country Gallery Wall Art
Etsy | NorthPrints
French Country Gallery Wall Art
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Green Floral Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Amazon
Green Floral Ceramic Pitcher Vase
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Lidded Rattan Basket
Threshold x Studio McGee
Lidded Rattan Basket
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3-Drawer Console Table
Amazon
3-Drawer Console Table
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Toile Ruffle Throw Pillow
Urban Outfitters
Toile Ruffle Throw Pillow
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Vintage Butterfly Art Print
Etsy | NorthPrints
Vintage Butterfly Art Print
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Scallop Shade Table Lamp
Wayfair
Scallop Shade Table Lamp

7 colors available

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Blue and White Distressed Vase
Magnolia
Blue and White Distressed Vase
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Terracotta Planter Pot
Threshold x Studio McGee
Terracotta Planter Pot
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Large Acacia Wood Cutting Board
Crate & Barrel
Large Acacia Wood Cutting Board
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Blue Floral Stoneware Dinnerware Set
Walmart
Blue Floral Stoneware Dinnerware Set
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Striped Linen Cafe Curtains
Amazon
Striped Linen Cafe Curtains

10+ colors available

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Striped Utensil Crock
McGee & Co.
Striped Utensil Crock
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Ornate Gold Framed Mirror
Wayfair
Ornate Gold Framed Mirror
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French Ceramic Flower Vase
Amazon
French Ceramic Flower Vase
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Antique White Storage Bookcase
Wayfair
Antique White Storage Bookcase
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Light Blue Hand-Painted Vase
Magnolia
Light Blue Hand-Painted Vase
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor

Jessica Friedhoff is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the Home & Living category of the site. She writes and edits stories across a broad range of topics including decorating, food, entertaining, travel, and more. With a pulse on the latest trends, she uses her eye for detail and design to create timely, inspiring content for our readers.