From McMansion To French Country Cottage

I love this home, which was featured in the February issue of D Home. Dallas designer Martha Sweezey took a large “builder’s special”, with oak cabinetry, monochromatic paint schemes, basic light fixtures, etc. (otherwise known as a McMansion), and turned it into a beautiful home with designer touches and a French country feel.

from McMansion to French Country Cottage, dining room designed by interior designer Martha Sweezey
 
from McMansion to French Country Cottage, entryway designed by interior designer Martha Sweezey
from McMansion to French Country Cottage, entryway designed by interior designer Martha Sweezey
from McMansion to French Country Cottage, living room designed by interior designer Martha Sweezey
from McMansion to French Country Cottage, dining room designed by interior designer Martha Sweezey
from McMansion to French Country Cottage, living room designed by interior designer Martha Sweezey


[photos from D Home]

 

 

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7 Comments

  1. Wonderful post! I’ve been surching for some frenc country ideas and I came across your blog. Thanks! Vanessa

  2. I love the grouping of pictures with the plates. Incorporating different shapes always makes for an interesting design element in a room. Bookshelves are also one of my favorite things to decorate.

  3. I love the look and feel of this cottage. Very open and airy. The French country look always gives off a sense of elegance and this place is no exception.
    Really like the choice of woods within a few of the pictures, gives it that natural feel. Very nicely done!

  4. As a French Country Lover and Interior Designer, thank you for sharing these inspiring photos. The subtle elegance illuminates throughout the house and I admire that it was not over done which is a little hard to do because most French Country Lovers (including myself) love to collect!

    joyfully,
    Sophie

    P.S. pop over for a visit on my blog: http://www.chateausophie.com/blog

  5. I love the green color on the walls in the first photo. I’m looking for a light soft green to paint my living and dining room and that looks perfect. Can you tell me what color that it?