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Opulent, tranquil, and timeless are just some of the ways to describe French Romantic style, which mixes vintage charm with elegant furnishings and quaint design details. We especially love it because, when it comes to nursery design, the European-inspired style is warm, inviting, and sophisticated enough to grow with your little one. Looking to bring a touch of this Provencal style to your space? Here are five easy tips for creating a French Romantic nursery that's très magnifique. 

1. Layer in luxury. Romantic design is all about statement-making style. For added effect, include a vintage-inspired chandelier as your primary lighting source, hang floor-to-ceiling drapery in a high-quality fabric like velvet or thick linen, or add ruffled throw pillows to your recliner.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Incorporate dainty details and antique finishes. French style is known for its keen eye for detail, especially when it comes to Romantic design. Antique finishes and delicate flourishes feel decidedly intentional in this dreamy nursery aesthetic. Go for a gilded look with our Abigail 3-in-1 Convertible Crib in Vintage Gold or treat your walls to beautiful French toile wallpaper for a little floral flair. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Add soft and sophisticated touches. Remember, styling a nursery isn’t just about designing a space for your infant, but creating a room that can transform as your baby grows. A soft, neutral palette helps maintain your French-inspired look from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond, giving you the ideal canvas to update as you go. Once you have your statement-making pieces, opt for stylish but easy-to-blend furnishings, like our Liberty 6-Drawer Dresser in Warm White, linens in soft pastels, and paint colors in quiet earth tones.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Embrace elegant silhouettes. Romantic-inspired style evokes a sense of grandeur by introducing graceful elements, such as silhouettes embellished with unique details and elegant curves. Pieces like our Emma Regency 4-in-1 Convertible Crib or Emma Regency 4-Drawer Dresser bring an extra touch that captures this elevated French style.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Complete the look with a little vintage charm. Inspired by the look and feel of the 1800s, French Romantic style offers the perfect opportunity to infuse beautifully aged elements to bring your vision to life. Finish out your room with thoughtful antique items like an oil painting in an ornate frame, a stack of vintage children's books, or a hand-crafted music box.