agrestic elements and classical French innovation combine in this romantic countryside fashion .
Susan Gilmore
If last summer was all about turn your home into a Mediterranean seaboard haven ( we ’re still intotomatocore ! ) , this one is typeset to be the time of year of chateaucore , according to Etsy . In its recently released2025 Spring and Summer Trends Report , Etsy ring out the romanticistic and storied chateaucore aesthetic as one of the next big tendency taking over interiors . With charming Old - World looks trending across fashion and Department of the Interior , this prediction come in as no surprise .
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According to excogitation pros , this magical , French - inspired esthetical is remindful of authoritative French provincial and shabby voguish way . However , chateaucore takes a more relaxed approach , combine classic Gallic sophistication with the Latinian language of rural countryside be . The key fruit to nailing this look , designers say , is creating contrast between older and fresh , rustic and sophisticated , polished and charmingly imperfect .
“ The key is counterweight — if everything feels too polished or too aged , the thaumaturgy of chateaucore is lost , " enounce Kristen Thomas of Studio Thomas . " It ’s about storytelling through bed . " These bed include ( but are n’t restrict to):airy linens , embroidered textiles , natural woven materials , soft florals , vintage glassware , and more .
If you need to experience like you ’re come alive up in theFrench countrysideevery morning this summertime , here are the bedrock of channeling chateaucore in your place , according to pro designers .
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MDI Luxury Interiors / Julia Lynn Photography
Start with Furniture
piece of furniture sets the origination for any design , and chateaucore is no exception . Choosing timeless , antique pieceswith elegant lines and Graeco-Roman silhouettes is the most unquestionable way to integrate a touch of French solicitation into your blank space . The key is not go overboard : Like Thomas notes , the contrast between old and new defines this stylus .
" incorporate a single standout French antique , a sculptured armchair , a gilded mirror , or a hand - carved armoire , can transform a elbow room into a sanctuary of style , " enjoin Julie Anne Burch of Transitional Living Inc. " When they ’re thoughtfully placed , antique country elements bring a layer of sophistry and be - in glamor . But the key is restraint . Too much , and the charm can feel project . ”
With this style , less really is more . So do n’t panic if you ca n’t find a matching set of French provincial armchair for your living room — one will do . In fact , it ’s ideal . confound out the idea of matching sets only , and go for a more collected look by mixing different pieces and styles in your place . Just stick with white lines and timeless silhouette alongside more antique and ornate pieces so everything works together .
Credit:Studio Thomas
Studio Thomas
Create Contrast in Decor
Decor is where chateaucore come to life . Decorating a space in the French country style is truly an exercise in residuum : Combining sometime and fresh , polished and unpolished , antique and modern — these principles prescribe the rules of chateaucore interior decoration .
“ couple an antique chandelier with modern-day furnishings for contrast , or soften a modern living room with Gallic country pillow in vintage fabric , " Burch say . " Even a well - worn puff clothe at the foot of the bed can add warmth and type to any sleeping room . "
Principal designer at Luxury Living Ania Agárdy enunciate embrace a touch of imperfection with your decor also achieves that quintessential country magic spell . That said , be careful not to overdo it . It ’s easygoing to go all - in on vintage decor and accessary , only to go out the blank feeling chaotic and visually cluttered . Instead , focalise on curating a few key pieces per room to add warmth without theclutter .
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“ Designer bakshish : Useauthentic vintage piecesand antiques and avoid faux look - alikes at all costs . Even one imitation can compromise the whole space , ” Agárdy say .
Keep Colors Muted
Like most countryside and cottage - inspired aesthetics , chateaucore is convey to life withmuted semblance , voiced neutral , and earth - breathe in hue : from creamy whites and soft ecru to moth-eaten blue and light green . Stay away from stark whites and black for this style .
While dark and light-headed hues are often used for contrast ( hello , classic black and white checkered roofing tile ) , opting for more muffled tones , such as off - white and oxford gray grey , offers the more relaxed look chateaucore demands . As for finishes , nearly any color ( brass , gold , silver , and black ) can complement the coloring material palette if the style is n’t too present-day . Look for art object with some character to add deepness and pursuit to your space .
In this romanticistic expressive style , natural materialsshine alongside the muted tones . You ’ll find slew of wood , stone , and clay pieces , along with organic cloth like linen paper , fleece , and cotton plant . Wood and stone can be institute in both svelte and graceless finish — like an ornate armchair in a dark wood stain alongside a modernistic marble countertop . As you may hazard , the trick is balancing the polished and graceless art object in your space . Some of one , some of the other , but not too much of either : That ’s where the magic of chateaucore consist .
