French-Style Kitchen and Dining Room Decor: Classic Charm and Café-Inspired Details

KITCHEN + DINING
Written By Casey

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Sometimes you just need a place to start, and our Classic + Collected Lookbook is that place. Featuring a collection of ideas to help you pull your home together with ease, our concept boards give you inspiration you can build on.

Each board highlights classic pieces from brands we love, thoughtfully selected to mix easily with our antique and vintage finds to achieve our signature classic and collected aesthetic.

ABOUT THE LOOK.

Bring the charm and refinement of classic French design to your kitchen or dining room with this latest concept board.

We started with this beautiful French-style sideboard. This classic piece embodies the heart of French design, with a dark walnut base and marble top that strike a beautiful mix of rustic charm and refined sophistication. It’s perfect for storing serveware and entertaining essentials, and it’s beautiful for displaying collected accents.

To complement the sideboard, we added the Merchant Lantern in antique brass. Its soft, golden finish adds an inviting glow and captures the cozy elegance French interiors are known for. Hang two or three over a large dining table or kitchen island for a look that feels elevated and stylish.

For the walls, we included vintage inspired framed menus that bring in a bit of café charm and nostalgia. They look just as beautiful hung as a pair as they do layered on the sideboard or on a shelf.

SHOP THE LOOK.

 
 

COMPLETE THE LOOK: PAIR OUR CURATED ANTIQUE & VINTAGE HOME ACCENTS.

Dress this look up with charming accents from our vintage and antique collection. From aged pottery and timeworn furniture to classic artwork, statement lighting, and decorative objects, each piece is thoughtfully selected to bring soul and character to your space.

Visit the shop to explore our full assortment of vintage and antique decor.

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Hi, I’m Casey, founder of Refuge Interiors, where I combine my lifelong love of decorating and design with a passion for sourcing vintage and antique treasures to create classic, collected interiors that feel warm, inviting, and beautifully lived in.

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Casey

Vintage curator, interior styling enthusiast, wife, dog lover, and founder of Refuge Interiors. I’ve spent years curating timeless pieces that bring charm to the spaces we call home. I believe the best interiors are thoughtfully layered with timeworn pieces that bring soul, warmth, and an effortless sense of quiet luxury.

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