The seating nooks used throughout the house are inspired by similar designs found on a trip with the client, in 14th century French churches.
Mid-sized mountain style light wood floor hallway photo in Phoenix with beige walls

Bathroom - french country bathroom idea in Santa Barbara

Audrey Hall
Mountain style stone screened-in porch photo with a roof extension

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Large french country beige one-story stucco house exterior idea in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a large french country u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Multiple seating groups accommodate both intimate and larger gatherings in relaxed formality in the seaside setting. Photo by Durston Saylor
Inspiration for a huge victorian formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Tria Giovan
Large french country master carpeted and white floor bedroom photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a french country entryway remodel in Albuquerque

Gil Jacobs Photography
Inspiration for a country detached studio / workshop shed remodel in Boston

The formal dining room of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne as featured in Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Inspirations book.
Example of a large cottage chic light wood floor enclosed dining room design in Los Angeles with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Sitting room with four custom chairs around tea table sitting comfortably on a natural sheepskin rug and lit up by a gold beaded chandelier. This Denver home was decorated by Andrea Schumacher Interiors using gorgeous color choices and prints. Photo Credit: Emily Minton Redfield

Revitalize, update, and addition on a 1920's Old California home, thought to be a real George Washington Smith in Ojai, California. Wide, thick plaster arches, old farm paintings, comfortable, ranchy furniture give this place a real old world Spanish charm. Hand kotted antique rugs and fine bench made new furniture reflects the original style of Santa Barbara, CA, giving the sense this place is completely original. And much of it is, although it has been completely revamped, adding a larger stair case, wide arches, new master suite including a sitting room with a tv. Maraya Interiors completely changed the kitchen, adding new cabinetry, a blue granite island, and custom made terra cotta tile in multiple shapes and sizes. The home has a dining room for larger gatherings, and a small kitchen table for intimate family breakfasts. A high living room ceiling has been imitated in the new master suite with very large steel windows through out. Project Location: Ojai, CA. Designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Bob Easton, Architect

Photography: Piston Design
Elegant exterior home photo in Houston

Photography: Piston Design
Inspiration for a traditional mixed siding landscaping in Houston.

Inspiration for a large timeless enclosed living room remodel in New Orleans with white walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photography: Piston Design
Example of a classic exterior home design in Houston

Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

Example of a country open concept living room design in Albuquerque with white walls, no fireplace and no tv