French Influence
There is nothing quite like family antiques to add enduring charm and comfort to a home. And that is exactly how this French country-style home achieves a seamless marriage of casual and exquisite. The feeling of spaciousness and the flow between rooms is one of the things the homeowner loves most. And with 12-foot ceilings, well-appointed details, and an airy color palette, this home epitomizes all things French living.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
