Interiors expert Marianne Cotterill rounds up the top buys to bring the French countryside home
Charming, cosy, simple, elegant: some of the many adjectives used to describe Provençal style. Those warm, natural shades and materials reflecting the French countryside are as popular as ever, with terracotta, linen and painted pottery sitting happily in modern and trad interiors.
One of my favourite companies is Atelier Vime, which is based in Provence and has resurrected the art of wickerwork; another is Pierre Frey, which has an amazing array of Toile de Jouy prints. Or just spritz your home with room spray from the Norfolk Lavender Company and you will find yourself transported to the French countryside. For the time being at least…
Light by E Gallina, £199
Pendant, £276
Ferroluce light, £447
Waterloo bed, £899
Peach toile print, £75
Seagrass basket, from £69
Vintage elm stool, £150,
Cushion cover, £12
Side table, £115
Bedspread, £115
Ticking fabric in Old Violet, £34.95
Woven tray, £65
Organic French soap, £4