Transport yourself to a farmhouse in the French countryside or emulate the elegance of a Parisian apartment.
These French kitchen ideas can help you re-create that timeless style no matter where you live.
Combine rustic elements with sophisticated finishes for a kitchen that will always been vogue.
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Casual French Kitchen
Herringbone brick floors set the tone for this French-inspired kitchen.
In lieu of an island, a simple wood table provides seating and extra prep space.
Slate tiles laid in a herringbone pattern and outlined with dark gray grout create a sophisticated foundation.
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The three-armed light fixture overhead is inspired by an iconic French design.
Elegant French Kitchen
Werner Straube
Classical details fill this kitchen withtraditional French style.
Antique light fixtures establish elegant appeal, while themarble countertops and backplashprovide natural color and texture.
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A patterned rug picks up the rich brown tones of the dark-stained cabinetry.
Glam Parisian-Style Kitchen
Powder-blue cabinetsare set off by dramatic doses of black in thisParisian-stylekitchen.
Beautifully veined marble distinguishes the countertops and backsplash.
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Sophisticated Dining Nook
A high-style nook provides fine dining in this eat-in kitchen.
Antique French chairs and an upholstered banquette provide seating for a metal-topped table with a striking pedestal base.
The bench’s shapely back, dual fabrics, and nailhead trim make for high-style seating.
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Curtain panels with trim detailing and a shaded chandelier further exude old-world style.
Wall-mounted shelves anda suspended pot rackprovide practical counterpoints to the kitchen’s cool perimeter cabinets and architectural granite-top island.
A vintage hanging scale mounted from the pot rack provides an eclectic accent.
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White tiled walls provide an airy backdrop that allows the range hood, shelves, and cabinets to pop.
A patterned drapery panel acts as a posh partition between the kitchen and seating area.
Country French Kitchen
John Granen
Spacious old-world kitchens call for high-impact surfaces, materials, and fittings.
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Note this room’s extra-thick marble countertops, bronze pendant lights, and steely range hood.
A row of sconces illuminate the workstation and spotlight delicate dishware, serving pieces, and artwork.
A vintage-style bridge faucet crowns the sink area.
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Green-tone finishes and furnishings link the casual area with the kitchen’s work space.
Rustic, woven, and weathered materials set the space apart from the kitchen’s sleeker surfaces.
Grand Focal Point
Captivating details draw the eye toward the range wall.
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A stone mantel spans the stove and adjacent base cabinets, unifying the area.
Vintage artwork and collectibles align on the mantel to break up the expansive chimney’s flat plane.
A blue range with brass details commands attention.
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The soft tones are enhanced by bright white trim, a subway tile backsplash, and marble countertops.
The hutchlike storage and stained wood island bring furnished-room appeal to the efficient work space.
Luxurious Details
Handsome embellishments further this kitchen’s luxurious look.
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Carvings on the stone apron-front sink elevate the cleanup station.
A mix of smooth and rough textures keeps the look interesting.
Black iron drapery rods and furniture-like cabinet pulls advance againstthe neutral backdropto gently energize the room.
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Antique Artwork
Creative artwork is essential in successful Parisian kitchens.
A small seating area equipped with a stone-top table and handcarved chairs sits opposite this room’s range wall.
An oversized wood carving rests against a stone column and contributes time-faded color to the space.
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Rustic French Kitchen
Reclaimed floorboards and half-timber ceiling beams add rustic character to this French kitchen design.
Iron and bronze accents forge a connection with fixtures and hardware from the past.
Natural Finishes
Unfinished lumber is featured in one-of-a-kind cabinetry that boasts a rustic, handmade look.
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The cabinets work well with the oil-rubbed-bronze faucet, rough stone walls, and carved sink.
A stainless-steel dishwasher tucks into a corner and receeds from view.
Kitchen Seating Area
French kitchens invite friends and family to gather.
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A chair covered in an informal linen slipcover provides comfortable overflow seating.
Set beneath a handsome bronze light fixture, the chair also accommodates quiet time with a good book.
The statuesque stone table was found in shards before being rebuilt to function as an island.
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Their classic contoursallow the furniture to be reupholsteredwhenever the homeowner wants a scene change.
A glass-top table with an iron base has the look of antique French garden furniture.
The copper range hood, iron light fixtures, and stone range wall ease the formality.
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Both old and new are illuminated by a forged iron fixture outfitted with candelabra bulbs.
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