32 Inspiring European Country Houses

March 17, 2017

Breathtaking European farmhouse exterior found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

It's inspiration time!
Specifically, country decor inspiration with
country decorating ideas inspired by European style.

If timeless and tranquil, European inspired
country decor ideas and
inspiration make you happy, prepare
yourself for today's collection
which was largely pulled from
Brooke Giannetti's blog
Velvet and Linen
and is destined to become
another Pin Fest of Lovely.

European country homes capture
our hearts I think because they
always involve history--timeworn
finishes, patina, and heirlooms.

If you have been following the evolution
of Patina Farm and the
journey of the Giannettis, then you're
familiar with the elements these designers favor.

For a refresher on those elements, go here.

Enjoy these beautiful examples of romantic
European farmhouse or country house splendor.

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European manor decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated bedroom found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European manor decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

A french country garden with lavender and steps

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European outdoor garden dining room found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking stone French farmhouse found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

French chateau with blue shutters, iron furniture, and lemons found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

French country cottage with tile roof

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking Belgian style room found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

European farmhouse wood gates

Country Home Decor Ideas

Gorgeous French country courtyard sitting area

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse outdoor area found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European stone farmhouse exterior found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse decorated room found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

galvanized buckets with boxwood inside

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse exterior found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking greenhouse with antique doors found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse exterior and gardens found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Gorgeous roses growing in the European countryside

Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse terrace found on Hello Lovely Studio

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

Breathtaking European farmhouse garden found on Hello Lovely Studio

Country Home Decor Ideas

32 European Country Home Decor Ideas

How is that for inspiration for your
European inspired country decor dream home!?!

Did you find a particular image you
wish you could live inside of?
Do tell.

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Mom's Swedish Accents

December 06, 2016

With all the posting about Scandinavian style holiday

decorating, I keep mentioning I grew up in a home

with all sorts of Swedish touches...so I snapped

these photos yesterday around my mom and dad's

beautiful home where I was visiting.

They live in a cozy Mediterranean style 2-story,

but you can't miss all the Scandinavian influences

in the art and palette.

My parents have always decorated very thoughtfully

for the holidays (inside and out), and the ornaments

on the tree date back to as far as I can remember.

The tree above in the library/loft sparkles with white lights
and mini Swedish ornaments as well as some "family
ornaments" which have been collected for 50 years.

They have a great big farmhouse table in the kitchen
overlooking the patio which is lined with rocking chairs.

The art on this gallery wall in the kitchen changes
with the seasons.

In a moment of spontaneity, my sister and I recently
swapped their dining and living rooms
(at our mom's request!)
so the room below is technically
the formal dining room
(with vintage made in Sweden chandelier)
but now a cozy parlor where my mom reads
and the dogs keep watch from a window seat.

It's such a feminine cozy space with hushed
blue-grey and pinks.

Below is the new dining area which is spacious

and perfect for holiday dinners and board games.

The candle is Cypress & Mandarin by Pottery Barn and out of this world good.

The Christmas tree in here is simply decorated with

white lights, and the Christmas cards they receive

are added to the branches daily.

It's fun to see the tree fill up with cards!

A serving cart in the new dining room

Overlooking the dining room on the

second floor is a sweet library/loft

where the grandchildren hang.

Swedish dala horses, wood hearts, and straw horses

decorate the simple Scandinavian tree.

Back downstairs in the kitchen, there are touches
of red and handpainted Swedish everything,
all gathered very casually and cheerfully.
Objects move around, and there is
always a lot of deliciousness
happening in here.

What you are seeing above is the kitchen table.
Some Carl Larsson puzzles are under the
farmhouse table's glass top.

The open concept kitchen/family room is
perfect for entertaining.

My mom has these custom holiday arrangements

created in her favorite vintage bowls.

Back in the kitchen, this beautiful

Nativity below is one of my mom's

treasures.

Not that they have just ONE Nativity...

I'm spying another one...

and another.

They love the art of Carl Larsson, and you

will find the artist's work throughout their home.

The library/loft is a happy gathering spot
with lots of colors from the books
and a quote from Dr. Seuss.

And someone in the household has been
collecting royal family everything for
decades.

Thanks for touring their holiday home

with me, and I think you can clearly see

I was very blessed to grow up with this

backdrop of festive Scandinavian touches

during the holidays.

If you missed these recent posts,

you just may enjoy taking a peek:

My Christmas Pom Pom Wreaths

Swedish Christmas Ideas

My Simple, Romantic, Thrifty Tablescape

Holiday Tips from The Enchanted Home

Holiday Gift Ideas

Are you getting your merry on yet?

I am always mindful of how the holidays
can be difficult for so many folks for
various reasons...if you find yourself
feeling that it's NOT the most wonderful
time of the year, I honor you and
hope you will be gentle with yourself
(and that others will be sensitive to you).

Peace to you right where you are.