French Country Style Real Estate in Gilbert AZ

Despite the new changes in the Real Estate Market, we still have an increased activity in home sales in Gilbert AZ. One of the things I enjoy about working with buyers is that I get to see all sorts of decorations and interior designs. Lately, I've come across a few homes which have opted for the French Country Style. Being that I'm young I like the contemporary style, but after seeing a few homes who have mixed the French country with today's demand for stainless steel appliances and granite countertops I've learned to appreciate this style.

What impressed me the most about these homes was the simplicity of the designs and the easy maintenance materials used. The mixture of rustic woods and treated wood gives the home a warm feel with a bit of style.
 

So what exactly is French Country?

French country is inspired by the mix of a romantic, relaxed, elegant, and rustic decoration look. The idea is to give the house a rough or aged feel. Some of the most popular colors are yellow with a golden or orangey tone as long as it's not too bright. To give it the rustic look you can try textured paint or a color wash effect by using a wet rag to texturize the paint. 

Styles of French Country can vary from the old fashioned look mixing yellows with whites, blues, and rustic wood to a more contemporary feel using other rich colors such as red and laying off the white a little bit. When using reds, dark wood furniture is used instead of the white washed wood color .