Adult French-Themed Bedroom Ideas

Stripes

• Use stripes in your bedroom to mimic the look of a striped French awning. A small amount of stripes goes a long way in a bedroom, so choose one or two small elements to set the tone. You can use pink and black stripes, or go with a more classic black and white option. Place them on a bed skirt, accent pillow, foot-of-the-bed bench upholstery or a vanity stool. For a bolder look, paint stripes on a single wall.

Pink and Black

• Evoke classic French style with a pink and black decorating palette. To keep the room adult-looking, use the palest of pink shades, and use multiple shades for depth and elegance. You can paint the walls for a big statement, or go with smaller touches, like pale pink curtains or bedding. For an elegant wall covering, choose two low-contrast shades of pink, and paint the walls in stripes.

Luxurious Accents

• Give your bedroom the feeling of a luxurious French retreat with glamorous accents. Paint a chandelier in the same color as the ceiling to maintain a subtle, elegant look, for example, and hang it above the bed or in the center of the room. Put up ornate mirrors or decorative molding, or choose furniture with carved legs and backs. For a more modern touch, make an upholstered headboard out of fabric material with subtle stripes. Choose textiles that have a rich, textured feeling for an opulent design accent.

Silhouettes

• For a literal touch of France, paint French-themed silhouettes on the wall. Choose elements that add a foreign flair, like the Eiffel Tower or a decorative lamp post. Sketch out the silhouette on the wall, and paint over it with thin lines. For a bold contrast, use black paint; for a more subtle look, choose a color of paint that is slightly darker or lighter than the wall color. If you are unsure about your artistic abilities, look for vinyl wall stickers.