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Home Blends Contemporary Style With French Country

July 23, 2015

From: Melanie Millner

Offering a contemporary take on traditional French Country style, this transitional home features a color palette of soft icy blues and rich creams.

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Transitional Living Room With Facing Sofas & Built-Ins Bookshelves

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Spacious Living Room With Built-In Bookcases

In the pretty living room, color unites different details for a balanced whole while collectibles add a hint of personality to the off-white bookshelves.

Corner of White Family Room With Grid of Photos and White Frame

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Concealed TV in Transitional Great Room

Cleverly hidden behind the decorative panel, the flatscreen TV is not the center of attention in this living room.

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Inset TV Wows in Transitional Living Room

Hinged doors fold back to reveal an inset TV just beyond the seating area in this living room. Built-in shelving showcases various forms of artwork, adding visual interest to the white space.

White Open Plan Kitchen With Cream Island, Brown Range Hood & Rooster

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Kitchen With Oversized Island

From the brown and cream palette to the rooster decor, this design is an updated twist on French country style. The oversized kitchen island anchors the open plan kitchen with utility and stylishness.

Wet Bar With Wine Cooler, Glass-Front Cabinets and Prep Sink

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Butler Pantry With Wine Cooler

The well-stocked butler pantry is equipped with both a wet bar and coffee station.

Bright White Breakfast Nook With Multi-Pane Windows, Hardwood Floor

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Open Plan Kitchen With Sunlit Breakfast Nook

This open plan kitchen feels fresh and energized thanks to an abundance of sunlight and an all-white interior. A slipcovered banquette and nearby work station keep the multi-purpose space both casual and comfortable.

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Quirky Collection of Corkscrews

Antique corkscrews are unique wall decor in the kitchen.

Bright Breakfast Nook With Bench, Round Table and Pendant

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Breakfast Nook With Slipcovered Banquette

Instead of going with all chairs in the breakfast nook, a slipcovered banquette is paired with striped chairs and a round dining table. The combination is casual and cozy, accentuated by a coordinating lumbar pillow and simple pendant light.

Multi-Purpose Living Space With Gray Floor and White Modern Fireplace

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Gray Herringbone Flooring

The exquisite herringbone floor is a unifying design element in the open plan space.

Mudroom With Herringbone Floor Leading to Hall Bathroom

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Custom Mudroom With Chalkboard Wall

Herringbone floors are another eye-catching feature in this beautiful mudroom. Complete with a chalkboard wall, built-in storage and a comfy spot to take off your shoes, this space is brimming with custom features.

Brown Wooden Chest With Sunflowers & Mirror

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Brown Dresser in Hallway

A chest of drawers offers traditional storage space in the mudroom.

Dog Laying on Window Seat With Blue Cushion

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Pet-Friendly Window Seat

The family pooch favors the window seat in the mudroom, which is topped with ultra-soft textiles and downy pillows.

Home Office With Backlit Shelving, Football Decor and Dark Floor

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Stylish Home Office for Football Fan

The home office serves as a shrine to Alabama Football with treasured memorabilia displayed on backlit shelves. Dark floors, modern furnishings and football decor keep the look edgy and masculine.

White Living Room With Money Artwork, Cream Sofa and Eames Chair

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Contemporary Man Cave With Eames Chair

This contemporary den serves as a home office and safe haven for watching Alabama football. Sleek furnishings and minimal decor keep things simple and all eyes on the game.

White Bedroom With Black Canopy Bed and White Bench

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Transitional Bedroom With Canopy Bed

A palette of gray and icy blue creates a tranquil visual harmony that's still high impact. The bedroom furniture has slim, transitional lines exemplified by the black canopy bed.

Stone Pool Patio With Chaise, Umbrella, Brick Retaining Wall

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Private Pool Patio With Brick Retaining Wall

In addition to the lush surroundings, a brick retaining wall provides privacy for this elegant backyard retreat. Lattice-inspired masonry and a mounted water fountain add a decorative element to the traditional hardscape.

Metal Outdoor Chairs With White Cushions on Stone Patio

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Wrought Iron Patio Chairs With Matching Ottomans

The sophisticated lines of these wrought iron patio chairs dress up the stone patio. Plump throw pillows, matching ottomans and a coordinating side table create a relaxing spot for two.

Melanie Millner

Home Blends Contemporary Style With French Country

Spacious Living Room With Built-In Bookcases

Concealed TV in Transitional Great Room

Inset TV Wows in Transitional Living Room

Kitchen With Oversized Island

Butler Pantry With Wine Cooler

Open Plan Kitchen With Sunlit Breakfast Nook

Quirky Collection of Corkscrews

Breakfast Nook With Slipcovered Banquette

Gray Herringbone Flooring

Custom Mudroom With Chalkboard Wall

Brown Dresser in Hallway

Pet-Friendly Window Seat

Stylish Home Office for Football Fan

Contemporary Man Cave With Eames Chair

Transitional Bedroom With Canopy Bed

Private Pool Patio With Brick Retaining Wall

Wrought Iron Patio Chairs With Matching Ottomans

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