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French Bedroom was founded in 2006 by Georgia Metcalfe. Our passion is timeless style and our niche is feminine French Bedrooms. Our team research, design and produce authentic and exclusive furniture with meticulous love, quality and care.
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 40
March has been unseasonally springlike, the lighter days, rolling blue skies and warmer temperatures were a welcomed backdrop to our spring/summer photoshoot campaigns. The hero of which included the arrival of our newest bed launch, and the seventh in our bestselling Love Story Collection: the Love Story Cocoon Linen Bed. My team and I designed the […]
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In Bed With: A French Bedroom Series
As a female-founded business, French Bedroom celebrates and supports women who have boldly pursued their passion to build and grow a brand they truly believe in. We all know that growth doesn’t happen overnight, and good things take time, which is of course also true in all areas of business. Success comes with challenges, obstacles and, most notably, pride. We launched
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 39
Some years it’s about the journey, others it’s about what you do to make a difference, and some it’s about just frantically keeping all the balls air bound and the plates spinning. Remembering to stop and stamp the memory to long term – make it a ‘core memory’ as my son says. For me the ‘core memories’ of 2024 are special
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Rescue Reveries, Volume 38
At this festive time, it’s very easy to forget the real reason we celebrate, amongst the all-consuming retail messages of what we need, what we must have, and what we must buy. Christmas has traditionally been about family, connecting, love, kindness, and giving. With this in mind, we bring you a different Romantic Reveries this month. Our co-founder Ben, Georgia’s husband,
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 37
With the arrival of autumn, I am revelling in the refined autumnal styling across the home décor sphere. Warm and earthy tones, tactile fabrics, and seasonal foliage work harmoniously to create a homely and welcoming ambience. Second only to Christmas, this is one of the best times of year for adding seasonal touches to one’s home. Love Story Naturelle Linen Upholstered
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 36
Full disclosure: as a full-time working mum I dread summer holidays. 10 weeks of pending guilt. 10 weeks of activities to plan, of hiding the TV remote control, keeping the pantry stocked, and 10 weeks of daily washing machine cycles and wiping sticky fingers off every drawer and door handle. However, this summer was different. It was more peaceful, more tranquil,
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 35
Settle down with us as we talk about concerts, awards and photoshoots.
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 34
April is the month we wake up the garden after winter. This is signalled by the blooming of the glorious corsage-like flowers on our peony tree. The tree is a rare specimen and was planted by the previous owners of the house nearly 40 years ago and each year it gains more flowers. It's a rare spectacle and true joy, not
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 33
You join us in the calm after the metaphorical, yet fulfilling, storm that was the month of March. Each week brought with it new challenges, new lessons and, of course, new products. As a business owner, it’s always so rewarding to reflect back on the journey the team and I have been on. We are blessed to work in such a fun and
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 32
February, the month of the crêpe and St Valentine, or closer to home at French Bedroom, new products, new challenges and new services. The team have been connected, creative and kind, our office is a safe haven from the grey, soaked scenery. This month we launched the True Grace home fragrances, handmade and hand poured in Wiltshire, these irresistible scents have
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 31
January is design month and 4am starts in January always mean sourcing trips to Paris for the bi-annual Maison de Objet show. It’s the destination for all things new in interiors; a melange of soft furnishings, lighting, furniture, and a hotspot for emerging trends. It’s a fast-paced 15,000 steps of visual stimulation for interior designers and retail buyers across the globe. And
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 30
As we prepare to close the doors on 2023 and gaze ahead to a new year filled with exciting challenges, we reflect on a busy time at French Bedroom HQ, both for our business and for the team in their personal lives. 2023 saw the expansion of our team and with this, the expansion of our workspace. During peak season, we
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French Bedroom Stands With Ukraine: Two Years On
Almost two years have passed since the outbreak of war, yet it is still unimaginable to think of the incredible hardship those who call Ukraine home are going through. French Bedroom stands with Ukraine, and from day one we have condemned the brutality they have faced. In turn, we have been amazed and heartened by the strength, courage and hope of
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 29
As we say farewell to November and look forward to the upcoming festivities, we reflect on a month that fused creativity and activity at French Bedroom HQ. Our team have been hard at work behind the scenes to plan and execute a wonderfully creative photoshoot, bursting with new products that we are so looking forward to sharing with you! The atmosphere
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Buy It Once: Why French Bedroom Avoids Black Friday
We are often asked why we don’t participate in sales, and with Black Friday just around the corner, we wanted to share our reasons as to why we choose quality over discounts. Over the past few years as we approach Christmas, we see an abundance of companies offering seemingly unbelievable discount codes and Black Friday deals just in time for some
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 28
As the leaves change colour and the days get shorter, I am drawn to the gentle cascade of the sage coloured roses that envelope our Tumbling Roses collection. Tumbling Roses Linen Upholstered BedCéline & Clémence 2-Drawer Bedside TableMoorish Verde Green LampTumbling Roses CushionGreen Linen Cushion A reminder for us to slow down, take stock and to embrace the pace of autumn.
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 27
Behind every design is an inspiration, a starting point, a daydream, a muse. This summer I was lucky enough to spend two weeks with the family in Normandy staying in the grounds of a breathtakingly beautiful chateau. We stayed in a little-known area of Normandy which is a hotspot of brocante boutiques. Being just a couple of hours from the port of
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 26
In our 26th instalment of our Romantic Reveries series, Georgia and the Team share their summer must haves, and more...
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 25
Welcome to the 25th Romantic Reverie, marking the start of our third year! I have so much to share from behind the scenes at French Bedroom (and yes, it’s all about Chelsea Flower Show!). May was a month of bank holidays, which meant we lost three Mondays in the office, but we gained three more ‘Sundays’ with our loved ones, and
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 24
Welcome to our 24th Romantic Reverie, our third year! I so enjoy chatting to you about the inside secrets from behind the scenes at French Bedroom (and the family moments of chaos and happiness behind my own front door!). This month sees the launch of our new collection: Celine & Clemence. Hand-made in Indonesia using traditional artisanal techniques, the pieces are
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 23
The first signs of spring are here. The camelia is blooming, the clocks have changed, and the garden is slowly starting to wake up after what’s felt like one of the wettest winters I can remember. Daffodils feel even more intricately designed than in previous years, and the camelia tree is in full bloom. I find I appreciate flowers even more
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5 Uplifting Books For Spring
Have you seen our recent interview with Libby Page, author of The Vintage Shop of Second Chances? We adored this multi-perspective look into three women’s lives, and how they are brought together by a yellow dress. If you loved this heart-warming contemporary, check out these titles below. Thirty Days in Paris, Veronica Henry Years ago, Juliet left a little piece of
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 22
The sensation of expectation and hope is something I feel strongly this February
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Romantic Reveries, Volume 21
Hello January. Here we are, returning to a routine and easing ourselves gently into the new year. My January has been filled with peaceful and happy reclusive moments: long family walks, coming home to peanut butter cookies and pots of tea, snuggled up under a faux fur blanket by the fire. We’ve been at home most weekends spending time together as