A Look at French Beds and Bedsteads
posted on 1 May 2011 | posted in
Home and Garden
Antique French Beds are absolutely charming. These are often made of cast iron with brass trim and can look really lovely when dressed in fresh linen or a vintage floral quilt.
The French shabby chic styled bedroom is a very desirable look. An old French bedstead with crisp white sheets and lace trimmed pillows is a classic French style, and came from the old countryside interiors from the 'maisons des maitres' or maisons bourgoises' from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
A more formal bedroom design can be achieved by using a French upholstered bed with Regency period styling. These benefit from richly coloured throws and a multitude of pillows.
Four poster beds are also very glamorous, and can be dressed up or down according to your taste. Heavily carved hardwood four poster beds are perfect for a 16th century bedroom.
French beds for children can also be very ornate, and include some beautiful child cots on rocking cradles with over hooks for hanging lace or muslin curtains. Very pretty!
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