Walls

• Your walls are the ideal backdrop for decorating your living room with a French country theme. The walls are usually textured with an aged, antiqued appearance. You can find "suede" textured paints that will give your walls this type of textured appearance at local home improvement stores to give your room the authentic look you want. Wood paneling and wood beams further accentuate the look.
  
  When choosing paint colors, stick to the subdued colors that you would see in a French country landscape. Warm rich yellow with orange undertones, greens, blues, rusts, salmon pinks work well with this decor style.
  
  

Furniture

• Look for living room pieces that have rustic appeal. The fabric can appear slightly faded and gently worn, but should be elegant as well. Dark wood furniture looks wonderful in a French country living room. In contrast, whitewashed wood furniture fits in well with this decorating theme too. You can also mix and match dark wood with whitewashed wood furniture. Ladder back chairs, large dressers, buffets and china cabinets with feet are all typical of the style.
  
  

Accessories

• When choosing ceramic pieces, pictures, throw pillows, throw rugs, and curtains, stick to the soft colors of the French countryside landscape. Subdued yellows, greens, blues, black and white accessories are the perfect accents when decorating your living room in a French country theme.
  
  Wrought iron pieces mix beautifully, adding to the elegant yet eclectic style that is French country décor. Decorative wall hangings, mirrors, and candle sconces are just a few items to consider.
  
  Again, rustic, French ceramics can be placed throughout your living room on the mantel, side tables, and cabinets. You may find some pieces in the form of farm animals like cows, roosters, and pigs in typical colors of white, yellow, green, or blue. Other pieces like pitchers and vases are much more ornate than rustic.