French Boutique Girl's Bedroom Ideas

Furniture

• A four-poster bed with a draped canopy is a traditional French style bed ideal for a boutique-themed room, flanked by one or two matching night tables. Another option is a futon with curved ironwork. A dresser with a distinct French style, such as Louis XVI, fits perfectly in a boutique room, along with an ornate, oval mirror hung on the wall above the dresser. Light fixtures can be adorned with material that matches the bedding; for example, if the bed has pillows with lace or a feather trim, use that same lace or feather trim to line the lampshade for the lamp on the night table. Rather than using a regular desk for schoolwork, find a small, round boutique table with one or two chairs. Place a vase with a single flower in the middle to create a Parisian cafe feel.

Color Scheme

• A French boutique bedrooms style is versatile in that you can incorporate nearly any type of color scheme. For a muted, traditional look, Kwintessential recommends painting or wallpapering the walls either a pale yellow or tan shade, using either horizontal or vertical strips in contrasting colors. Pale pink and black is a bold color combination great for girls, while blue and gold is a lovely, classic combination. Generally, the main color should be a pastel, and black or gold should be used as an accent.

Accessories

• Accessories are the finishing touches that truly transform a bedroom into a boutique. An image of the Eiffel Tower will instantly bring the theme to life; hang a picture of the famous Paris landmark on the wall to emulate a boutique window, or place a small sculpture of the tower on the dresser. Choose small objects to simply adorn the night table, dresser and shelves, such as a hand mirror, a small vase with a rose, candle holders and photos. According to Kwintessential, balloon shades for the windows are a characteristic feature of a French boutique. To create the illusion of height, hang the curtains high over the windows.

Budget Tips

• Creating a French boutique girl’s bedroom doesn’t have to be an expensive project. Rather than buying a bed with an ornate headboard or canopy, use a stencil or sketch a headboard on the wall, and then finish with gold or black paint. You can also find stencils at your local craft store with words like “Paris,” “Ooh, La La!” and “Bonjour” in ornate handwriting; stencil the words in gold or black paint. Using mismatched art and objects will create a classic Bohemian Paris boutique look; scour yard sales and thrift stores for artwork and knickknacks at low prices.