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At first glance, it may seem that the style is .
But, in fact, it is also suitable for the interior of a kitchen in a city apartment.
After all, if you know the main features of the Provence style, it will not be difficult to reproduce them in any way, although, of course, such an interior would look much better in large rooms filled with light and space.
What is remarkable about the Provence style in general, and in particular, if we talk specifically about the use of various blue and blue shades when decorating a kitchen? Here are its main features:
- The predominant shades in the interior, including all the details of its design, such as furniture, textiles, walls and even decor, are whitish, as if faded under the rays bright sun French Riviera.
- The kitchen should have enough light, both natural, coming through the windows, and artificial.
- Furniture in a Provence style kitchen should only be from natural wood, there shouldn’t be any plastic or, especially, chrome-plated metal there. In this case, the kitchen set can be either a natural color or painted with a muted blue or blue shade.
- Plumbing, as well as gas or electric stoves, not advisable modern look, but stylized as antique: without bright shine and not silver, but rather bronze shades, and as if covered with patina.
The kitchen should contain forged design elements, for example, chairs or candelabra.
Flowers are an integral feature of the Provence style. Live, in pots or vases, as well as dried, in the form of bunches, they must be present in the interior.
Provence does not imply closed kitchen cabinets in which one could hide from prying eyes dishes On the contrary, dishes along with clay figurines, bottles with olive oil and bunches of spices should be placed throughout the kitchen.
Important! Furniture in the Provence style should be painted in soft, pastel shades. At the same time, it would be very good to “age” it: apply abrasions and even small chips to it.
Furniture
Furniture for a kitchen in the Provence style, where blue shades predominate, should either be vintage or look antique.
The surface of the kitchen set can either be one color or decorated with a small pattern in the form of flowers or animals, where the main element of the pattern can be a sprig of lavender, a branch of an olive tree, or a hen and chicks.
In addition, as mentioned above, the furniture should not look new, let alone newfangled. Scuffs, patina, small potholes, uneven coloring, which makes the furniture look antique - all this will help to more accurately recreate the atmosphere of Provence.
Advice! If you don’t have the time and desire to tinker with artificially aging furniture yourself, then you can buy it ready-made, especially since many manufacturers have long been producing furniture with defects applied to it, such as peeling or worn paint, cracks, patina, etc. .
What kind of furniture is typical for this style?
- Kitchens with open shelves. They emphasize the deliberately provincial and even rustic flavor, but at the same time look quite original. After all, correctly selected dishes and figurines placed on such shelves are a full-fledged detail of interior design. At the same time, the shelves should not look bulky or awkward, but too elegant ones will also not look very appropriate. On the shelves, so that they don’t look empty, you can place dishes, jars with spices or cereals (just not in glass or modern plastic containers, but in ceramic, antique-style ones).
- Corner kitchens (sets). They make the interior homely and cozy and, moreover, accommodate much more than hanging shelves, dishes and other items needed in the kitchen. The main requirement for such kitchens is that they do not look too massive, for which you should choose a set that will look quite light and at the same time will not take up a lot of space and attract all the attention to itself.
- Chairs. They should not have sharp corners, and the design itself should preferably be light, not massive. In addition to wooden chairs, forged chairs can also be used for Provence style kitchens.
- Table. Round or oval tables look best in such a kitchen. If it is not possible to put them there, then you can choose a model with rounded edges.
Combination with other shades and materials
As for color combinations, then the following will be especially good for blue Provence cuisine:
- Blue+white. A classic combination, characteristic of both the Provence style and maritime, classic and many other styles. Depending on which blue shades are used, completely different effects can be achieved: from a rather sharp contrast, which, in general, is not very characteristic of this style, to a barely noticeable play of halftones.
- Blue + sand color. This combination of shades, typical of the Provence style, repeats the color of the sea and sandy beaches Riviera. This kitchen looks very fresh and at the same time incredibly cozy.
- Blue+peach or pink. This combination may not seem the most successful at first glance, but, nevertheless, muted sky blue and powdery pink or peach look great next to each other. If desired, you can dilute them with white or light gray, which will give the interior even more freshness and lightness, and at the same time help balance the blue and pink shades.
Important! Too bright and saturated colors are uncharacteristic for the Provence style, and therefore it is better to avoid them when decorating the interior. At the same time, if the windows in the kitchen face the unlit side, it is advisable to use lighter shades of blue in the interior - this will visually add more light to the room and make it more comfortable.
Now let's see how you can combine different materials.
Considering that this style has a historical origin, and quite an old one (and it originated in the south of France back in the 17th century), it is advisable to use either natural materials, or their successful imitations.
What will it look like?
- Tabletop. It can be made from artificial stone or wood. also, if desired, it is permissible to cover it with tiles, as was done in the old days.
- Faucets in the kitchen. The ideal option is valve taps, made of copper or brass, but given that it is not easy to find such faucets nowadays, you can get by with ordinary ones, but with bronze or brass plating.
- Apron. Suitable materials for its manufacture are: a natural stone. Options with ceramic in soft, highly bleached shades are also possible.
- Textile. Its color should ideally match the color of the wallpaper or be very close to it. If with a pattern, then the tablecloth should also have the same or similar pattern. Linen napkins can be the same shade as the tablecloth, or they can be a different color from it. Not heavy, translucent, light and pure tones are desirable.
Attention! Despite the fact that the Provence style is characterized by soft, muted and as if sun-bleached colors, this does not at all mean that you should use bright colors in such an interior it is absolutely impossible. On the contrary, correctly placed bright accents in the form of paintings, figurines or dishes will give the kitchen a more interesting look.
Mint interior
The mint color very refreshes the room, as if filling it with coolness and, at the same time, it looks surprisingly cozy.
Even the lack of lighting in kitchens facing shadow side, does not make a room decorated in mint tones less attractive.
However, despite all the attractiveness of this shade, when using mint color in the interior, it is necessary to take into account some of its features:
- An excess of mint color can make the interior too “cool” and much less interesting. Therefore, it is advisable to dilute it with peach, sand or lavender shades.
- In the “mint” kitchen interior, light curtains with floral pattern millefleur.
- Products made from light natural wood, e.g. kitchen boards, will suit this interior very well. They will dilute the cool mint color and make the room more cozy.
Attention! In a “mint” interior, flowers in peach, golden or warm pink shades arranged in vases would be especially appropriate.
In blue tones
The blue color, unlike light blue, looks more strict, and, at first glance, does not go well with the soft tones inherent in the Provence style. Kitchens of this style in blue shades are not seen as often as those made in lighter and softer cool tones.
However, this color, so similar to the color of the sea, is quite appropriate when decorating such an interior. True, it is better not to use it in shaded areas and, moreover, small kitchens, since blue will not only visually make the room even darker, but also visually make it smaller.
Advice! When decorating an interior in Provence style, it is recommended to dilute the blue palette with warm accents of peach or sand shades.
Turquoise
Turquoise color is another shade typical of the Provence style. It resembles a calm sea sparkling under the bright rays of the sun. So, it is not surprising that a color so typical of the nature of the Riviera could not help but be reflected in this style, which is the “calling card” of the south of France.
Turquoise can be as different as the sea element: sometimes warmer and lighter, sometimes cooler and darker. Depending on the shade of this color, the interior can be either soft and calm or bright and dynamic.
Important! Like other bluish shades, turquoise in the interior it is advisable to dilute it with warmer colors, such as golden yellow or pinkish orange.
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Blue shades when decorating a kitchen in the Provence style look fresh and very traditional. After all, blue, blue, mint and turquoise are colors that are so characteristic of the south of France. In the interior they look very fresh and attractive. Moreover, their beneficial psychological impact on people is undeniable: after all, any of these shades calms and relaxes, and also relieves stress and sets only positive thoughts and emotions.
People who choose the Provence style have unique opportunity immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere of lightness and comfort. In their home, they will be able to feel the lightness and beauty of nature, filling the space to the top with harmony, sincerity and peace.
This direction is very popular today. The prevalence of the style throughout the world is easy to explain. Tired of glamor, bohemian decorations and ostentatious luxury, property owners gravitate towards simplicity, a romantic atmosphere and inner grace.
Provence style in the interior of an apartment and house
This style looks great in homes. It emphasizes the mood of each room, filling it with light, warmth and comfort. There are also options for a city apartment. Within the walls of a high-rise building, following the advice of interior designers, the owners will also be able to create a unique atmosphere of France and its villages.
To do this, the design uses a special color scheme, selected construction and repair materials, optimal decorative items and furniture.
Deepening into the history of the origin of the style
As the name suggests, the Provence style originated in the region of the same name, located in the southeast of France; it has its own characteristics and unique differences. They were formed in the 17th century, when representatives of the French bourgeoisie began to equip their residential mansions in the provinces. The owners of the estates pursued quite understandable goals - they wanted to escape from the bustle of the city, but at the same time not sacrifice the comfort and coziness of their homes.
This is how the main features of the style were formed. It was borrowed by the descendants of the French, who began to build houses with characteristic elegant interiors. Their appearance harmoniously emphasized the freshness and ease of life in Provence, pointing to the beauty and closeness of the nature of this region.
Gradually, the fashion for houses in a similar style acquired a worldwide scale. In the 19th century, people from various classes admired the style - merchants and artisans, bohemians and creative intelligentsia, artists and writers. Popular this type design of space and among contemporaries. It attracts people's attention with its special energy and charming atmosphere of relaxation and rest.
Features of Provence style
Wanting to start designing your square meters within the style in question, people should study its basic requirements. Thus, Provence is characterized by the presence of the following distinctive features:
- delicate pastel colors;
- very light, almost weightless curtains for decorating window spaces;
- Provence style furniture is simple but elegant. It is designed in light colors and made from high-quality materials of natural origin;
- neat floors with a simple texture;
- use of fresh flowers, herbs, fruits in decoration;
- the presence of a floral print in the design;
- decorating the space with porcelain, ceramics and fabric;
- use of living plants and flowers as decoration;
- absence of sharp contrasts and oxymorons.
Color palette
Having studied the key features of the Provence style, owners of houses and apartments should familiarize themselves with the requirements for the color palette. As part of the style, it is customary to use restrained muted shades to decorate the space. Traditionally used noble pastel shades. This:
- white;
- cream;
- lactic;
- terracotta;
- muted yellow;
- ocher;
- bluish blue;
- olive;
- lavender.
The combination of these colors in the interior will help convey the color scheme of the room. flowering meadows Provence will indicate the unity and integrity of the style.
Application of style in the interior
To make your home look harmonious, you need to take into account the style features when decorating each room and living area. This will take a lot of effort, but the result will meet all expectations. The interior will be original, spectacular, holistic.
Bedroom Decoration: The Art of Creating a Relaxing Atmosphere
A bedroom in Provence style means cheerful floral patterns, beautiful linens on the bed, cozy home textiles, and white wooden furniture. In order for the listed components to harmoniously complement each other, you need to monitor the combination of shades and textures.
To decorate the window space, you should use curtains made from natural fabrics. It can be linen, cotton and coarse chintz. The materials can also be used for sewing furniture covers, adding them with ribbons and decorating them with decorative ruffles.
As for the choice of design for textiles, bedspreads, pillows and pillowcases can have intricate floral patterns and ornaments. Small stripes and plaid are acceptable as alternative prints.
Furniture in the recreation area should be beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, in this room you can ignore the deliberate rudeness inherent in rustic style Provence and choose beds, cabinets, cabinets made of wood, the facades of which are decorated with carvings. Such furniture looks airy, elegant and elegant. It should be in light shades.
Kitchen: How to Create a Functional Cooking Space Within a Style
Decorating a kitchen within a style while maintaining its functionality and practicality is quite difficult. This is explained by the fact that the fronts of a dishwasher, modern induction cooker and a huge refrigerator can hardly be reconciled with the simplicity of a rural interior. However, by using some tricks, home owners will solve the problem and achieve an excellent result.
They should start by choosing the fronts for the cabinets. With their appearance they should embody home warmth and comfort, therefore the best option- this is light wooden facade kitchen blocks. It is also appropriate to use delicate light curtains with a floral print, clay pots and colorful porcelain spice jars.
Kitchen utensils should also have an appropriate appearance. Therefore, authentic items - clay jugs, ancient dishes, etc., can be stored on open shelves, and hide modern kitchen appliances in closed cabinets.
The walls should be plastered with a textured building mixture, and then, using a roller, painted in your favorite shade of beige, mustard or olive. This palette will set the space the right mood. It can be complemented with bright accents of blue, lavender or turquoise.
Hall in French Provence style: an ideal area for household members and guests
The hall in the Provence style is decorated in such a way that the interior of the room shows notes of the rural life of people from the French countryside. However, if you do this superficially, the room will look uncomfortable and will lose its charm and beauty. Therefore, homeowners approach the issue comprehensively.
They use floral wallpaper or decorative coating made of colored plaster, choose stylish items as decor, rely on exquisite wooden furniture with curved legs, which is upholstered in soft textiles.
In the hall you can use traditional Provence style decor. These are stylish chandeliers, pots with indoor plants, beautiful and original metal candlesticks. The ceiling can be decorated with beams, giving special expressiveness to the interior of the living room. The following items would also look appropriate:
- a bright canvas painting depicting rural life, sprawling, spacious meadows or color;
- decorative ceramics (figurines, plates and bowls;
- other household utensils that give the living room a cozy look.
How to decorate a child's room
If you delve deeply into the philosophy of style, you can understand that family values are not alien to him. Rooms decorated in Provence style personify love, sincerity, and the warmth of a family hearth. Therefore, when choosing design options for a nursery, parents often choose this direction.
They need to complete several tasks in order to achieve harmony in the decoration of the room. Among them:
- choosing a harmonious color palette;
- installation the right instruments for interior lighting;
- purchasing safe children's furniture.
The implementation of the above tasks will help in creating a psychologically comfortable, safe and relaxing atmosphere for the child. In such a room, the baby will feel at ease and calm.
When it comes to decorating a children's bedroom, you can use your imagination. Parents can decorate the facade of furniture manually using decoupage techniques. As decorations, they should use wicker baskets, rattan boxes and chests, delicate watercolor paintings, etc. in the interior.
What accessories are allowed to be used?
It is impossible to imagine an interior designed in the Provence style without fresh buds, succulent petals and excellent plants in pots. Houses, mansions and apartments must have cut roses, bouquets of lavender, green armfuls of hydrangea, ranunculus and alfalfa. These noble plants will decorate any room, adding bright colors to a pastel and calm interior.
The love of the inhabitants of the south of France for flowers can be seen in many household items. Thus, textiles, furniture upholstery, window blinds and curtains can have a flower pattern or have an original floral print.
As for interior accessories, they are represented by exquisite things. These include designer ceramic souvenirs, wooden photo frames with an exclusive design, spectacular vases and stylized candlesticks.
The style presupposes a responsible and thoughtful choice of construction and repair materials for decorating the ceiling, wall cladding and floor paving. The ceiling has a minimalist design. It is usually plastered and painted an off-white shade.
It is permissible to use as a decoration for the ceiling space. wooden beams. They are tinted special compounds or left unpainted. This is done in order to preserve the natural structure and attractiveness of the tree.
To build a wear-resistant, visually attractive and practical floor, old boards of wood or modern materials, imitating their appearance. Tiles, stone and other types of flooring are also used.
It is customary to plaster and paint the walls of a home. Fragments of rough brickwork are acceptable, which give the interior originality and help set accents. In some rooms, such as a bedroom, living room, children's room, you can use wallpaper instead of plaster.
They can be plain, in delicate shades of olive, lavender or blue. Walls covered with wallpaper in a small print will also look harmonious.
As many years ago, the Provence style is popular and in demand today. It is preferred by the owners of haciendas, apartments, dachas and houses who want to bring beauty, nobility and comfort to their home. They use the advice of decorators in order to achieve maximum harmony and integrity in the interior.
Provence creates an unusually light mood in the interior of an apartment or house. The style is filled with the atmosphere of French village houses, which give incredible tranquility and unity with nature. Using the Provence direction in decorating a city apartment will allow you to abstract from the hectic life of the metropolis and enjoy a feeling of peace. Provence echoes country and retro styles, but has its own special charm.
Distinctive features of the style
Provence is a light and romantic style. The interior is light, simple, not overloaded with bright details. Provence and country are united by a touch of rustic chic and comfort country house. A description of some of the features characteristic of the style will help bring an atmosphere of French lightness to the interior of the house.
- Use of natural materials in the interior;
- The walls are finished with plaster;
- Furniture and interior items have an aged effect;
- The ceiling is decorated ceiling beams;
- The room is filled with light;
- Forged furniture and decor items;
- The apartment is filled with fresh flowers and floral patterns.
The photo shows a bedroom in Provence style with a floral pattern on the wallpaper and antique wooden furniture.
Style color scheme
Provence is characterized by the use of natural materials, which is reflected in color scheme. The design of the room in Provence style is made in light pastel colors. The atmosphere is filled fresh air and conveys the expanse of the sea coast.
Basic colors for interior decoration: cream, white, light turquoise, lilac, soft green, lavender, pink and blue.
The entire color palette of Provence has a touch of antiquity and a touch of the sun. Floral patterns are often used in decoration and accessories, which are also made in laconic and calm shades.
Photos of the interior of rooms in an apartment
Kitchen and dining room
The ideal option would be a combined kitchen-dining room. The walls are finished with light-colored plaster; the application is rough, with noticeable irregularities and roughness. The choice of flooring is given to wood, parquet with imitation wood and tiles.
The photo shows a Provence kitchen interior with a bar counter in light colors.
Kitchen set and the rest of the furniture is made of wood in light shades. The kitchen set will be complemented by an apron made of tiles or brickwork.
The dining room will harmoniously accommodate a cupboard with glass doors; you can display ceramic and earthenware in it.
The interior will be complemented by a lace tablecloth, chair cushions, Roman blinds or curtains and linen towels.
Provence in the bedroom
The main piece of furniture in a bedroom interior is a bed; it can be made of solid wood or have a forged frame. Forging can have either a simple geometric shape or an unusual floral curve.
An abundance of fabrics, pillows and accessories looks harmonious in the bedroom. Dense material combines well with weightless tulle and lace.
The interior will be complemented by a chest of drawers on graceful legs, dressing table and bedside tables.
Living room
The Provence style living room is filled with natural light as much as possible. Large open windows let the sun's rays through and illuminate the room with comfort. The walls are finished with plaster or rough brickwork painted in White color, the floors are covered with parquet, stone or bleached wood. The ceiling can be decorated with wooden beams or stucco moldings.
Clay or glass vases filled with flowers, ceramic and porcelain figurines are used as decor in the interior, and a variety of pillows fill the sofa. The main accent of the room will be a false fireplace near one of the walls; it can be made in the color of the walls or the classic white shade for Provence.
On the picture
Children's
The walls of the children's room will be decorated with floral or light checkered wallpaper. Light furniture can be decorated using decoupage or craquelure techniques. A variety of decorative Provence accessories look harmonious in the interior of a children's room.
Depending on the gender of the child, the textile part can be soft blue or pastel pink. A wicker basket or chest will support the style of the room and provide a place to store toys.
Bathroom and toilet
Bathroom and toilet decoration in Provence style is traditionally done in light colors. The tiles can be plain or with a light floral pattern. Tiles with the effect of antiquity and scuffs also look harmonious. Wicker baskets and wrought-iron shelves serve a useful function in the bathroom interior.
The photo shows a Provence-style bathroom interior with themed accessories (lavender, wicker baskets, vintage clocks, decorative cages and vintage boxes).
Hallway
An unusual interior solution would be to decorate the walls with stone. Flooring They are also made of stone or laminate. Light shades of decoration and furniture will make the hallway more spacious. You should not place a modern wardrobe; a spacious vintage wardrobe with an aged effect will look more harmonious. A mirror in the hallway will decorate wooden frame the same finishing technique as the cabinet.
Cabinet
The walls and ceiling of a Provence style office can be finished with wood or plaster. Furniture is forged or made of solid wood. A carpet, fresh flowers in a vase and paintings or photographs in beautiful frames will add coziness to the interior.
Loggia and balcony
The Provence style balcony will be a great place for morning coffee. Bleached wood trim will add even more light. Roman or roller blinds are used to regulate daylight. As furniture, you can use a couple of small armchairs and a round coffee table.
The photo shows the interior of the loggia with cozy armchairs, a small table and a floor lamp.
Provence in a country house
Based on the characteristics of the Provence style, we can say that a private house This is the ideal place to use it.
The area of the spacious house allows you to install a full-fledged fireplace, which will become a source of comfort in the living room. The fireplace is finished using masonry or plastering. Over time, scuffs and cracks will only emphasize the features of the style.
The ceiling will be decorated with a structure made of wooden beams. The staircase is made of wood, the railings and partitions can be forged or wooden.
Wooden houses are especially chic; the atmosphere is imbued with rustic warmth. Such houses have several cozy corners for privacy, such as attics and verandas. They do not require careful finishing, small cracks and chips in wooden floors and furniture add coziness to the interior.
Small country houses in Provence style will decorate antique furniture, in the interior of the kitchen-living room, massive sideboards and furniture made of natural wood look harmonious. In the dining area you can place a dining group made of solid oak.
On the picture compact interior wooden house in Provence style.
Photos of apartments in Provence style
The Provence style in the interior of the apartment is characterized by lightness, comfort, delicate pastel colors, ease and simplicity of the French countryside.
Redevelopment from a one-room apartment to a small two-room apartment
Characteristic features of Provence in a small Euro two-room apartment are the color palette (light green and beige shades), aged furniture, light wooden beams in the kitchen, floral patterns on the upholstery, wallpaper, textiles and tiles in the bathroom.
Design project for a studio apartment with a dressing room and a bedroom
The interior of the city apartment is designed in white and blue colors. The upper parts of the doors are glazed and decorated decorative layout, which is typical for French country music. Decorative accents include a false fireplace with candles, textiles with floral and striped patterns, a mirror in the bedroom and greenery in multi-colored pots in the lounge area on the balcony.
Design of a two-room apartment of 63 sq. m.
The Provence style, which the customers liked, was emphasized with the help of light furniture with glass inserts in the kitchen, a solid wood bed with forged elements, wallpaper and curtains with a floral pattern in the bedroom, as well as lace and knitted textiles.
Finishing features
Walls
Rough plaster and brick are considered classic finishes; they can be used in almost any part of the house.
- Wallpaper and hand-painted walls are also suitable for the living room and bedroom;
- In the children's room you can use photo wallpaper with an interesting floral pattern;
- Interior of the hallway and living room in country house a fresco will decorate it, and in the kitchen and bathroom it is more practical to use tiles with a scuffed effect.
Floor
The flooring in the living room, bedroom and children's room is made of wood, parquet or laminate. For the kitchen and bathroom it is better to use tiles; the colors can be plain or with a discreet pattern. Also in the kitchen with tiled covering The floor will be decorated with a short pile carpet.
Ceiling
In conditions small apartment the ceiling can be finished using a tension structure or plaster. In Provence, the use of glossy surfaces is unacceptable. The bedroom and living room will be decorated with a structure of ceiling beams, and the spacious hall of the country house will be decorated with a beautiful fresco.
In the photo, wooden beams were used to decorate the ceiling in the living room interior.
Windows and doors
Windows and doors are made of wood, modern plastic windows do not convey the atmosphere of rustic comfort. Color solution favors white color and natural wood. The windows will be decorated with airy tulle curtains with tiebacks or short Roman blinds.
Furniture selection
All the furniture in the interior has a touch of French lightness; there are no massive or rough shapes.
- Provence furniture is made of natural wood;
- The sofa will be decorated with a cover with a plant or floral pattern;
- The chairs are upholstered in fabric in light colors;
- The seating area will be complemented by a low coffee table;
- Dinner table made of solid wood, the chairs are complemented by soft pillows;
- The bed in the bedroom can also be made of wood or have a forged frame;
- A vintage wardrobe or chest of drawers can be decorated using the decoupage technique and give the effect of antiquity;
- Forged shelves and multi-tiered racks, painted in a light shade.
Textile
In the Provence interior, natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, and chintz are mainly used. The windows will be decorated with curtains of a simple cut, complemented by tiebacks, ruffles, and bows. The colors can be plain or with the image of flower buds.
In the photo, curtains with a floral pattern were used to decorate the windows in the bedroom.
Pillows can match the curtains or be made from the same fabric.
The dining area will be decorated with a linen tablecloth or light lace. The carpet is used with short pile and an unusual pattern.
Decor
Decoration plays a significant role in creating the design of an apartment and has its main features. Various ideas for decorating pieces of furniture and accessories will help support the overall theme of the Provence interior.
- There are many fresh flowers in the Provence interior;
- Lavender is a plant directly associated with style;
- Wall clocks do not have a complex shape; as a rule, they have a round or square base and a clock mechanism;
- The interior will be decorated with family photographs in unusual frames;
- Mirrors are framed with a forged or wooden frame;
- Suitcases and chests serve not only decorative function in the interior of the room, but also provide additional storage space;
The photo shows an aged suitcase with a floral pattern, decorated using the decoupage technique.
- The fireplace will be decorated with figurines, porcelain dolls, candles and candlesticks,
- Paintings, panels and posters have images of nature, butterflies, birds, lavender and other flowers;
In the photo, the wall in blue tones is decorated with a panel depicting birds and flowers.
- The window sills of the living room and kitchen are decorated with clay pots, vases and bird cages,
- In the interior of a bathroom and nursery in the Provence style, a wicker basket looks harmonious, which can be used for linen and toys.
Lighting
Chandeliers can be in the form of a candelabra or with a fabric lampshade. Small lamps with lampshades are placed on the bedside tables; they can be decorated with fringe and ruffles.
Sconces and floor lamps will indicate a relaxation area; the frame for a floor lamp can be a simple straight shape or have an unusual carved relief.
The photo on the left is the original one. desk lamp with aged drawers.
Ceiling lights will separate the cooking area from the living or dining area. Lighting have light pastel shades, it is inappropriate to use metallic modern details.
Features of the design of a small apartment
In compact city apartments, it is worth focusing on finishing materials when renovating, without overloading the interior with decorative elements.
- Simple smooth walls and ceiling;
- Wallpaper with a pattern should be used on one of the walls of the room;
- Thanks to the Provence palette, the room does not look closed;
- In a studio apartment, the role of a dining table will be played by a miniature bar counter;
- Ceiling beams will help to visually zone the space in a studio apartment;
- IN typical Khrushchev buildings finishing is done predominantly in white colors;
- The windows will be decorated with simple floor-length curtains or short Roman blinds;
- A bed with a wrought iron frame saves space.
Photo gallery
The Provence interior is filled with simple luxury and spaciousness of lavender fields. The design does not use bright flashy colors; the content is laconic and calm. This design is suitable for any room in a city apartment, and will make a real home out of a cottage or country house. paradise, where you can escape from the bustle of the city and enjoy the motifs of old France. Below are photo examples of the use of Provence style in rooms for various functional purposes.
Simple and sharp lines in the geometry of rooms and pieces of furniture, uncomplicated decor, deliberate negligence in decoration, availability and affordable cost of materials - all this is Provence.
This interior style allows you to create your own little France in your home, and let it not be Paris, but a modest province. She is no less charming and even more colorful. Natural tones will bring you closer to nature and its purity, and natural materials will make the interior environmentally friendly and safe.
Provence is perfect for decorating both an apartment and a private house. Most often, this style is used to decorate living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Provence style color scheme
French country is a wide palette of pastel colors. The dominant color in the interior is the one color that best suits individual ideas about calm and tranquility. It can be white or the color of baked milk, delicate olive or sky blue, pearl pink or lilac.
Advice from designers: “Provence” means lavender and sunflowers, so the corresponding colors must definitely find a place in the interior.
Deep blue, ocher and terracotta are used as contrasting accents. The principle of combining dark wood furniture with light shades of walls, and light wood with a muted tone of decoration is also relevant for the Provence style.
Furniture in the interior Provence
The design of premises in the Provence style involves the primary use of simple wooden furniture. They are inferior to it, but are often used in the manufacture of chairs and beds, forged elements. Lightweight, romantic wickerwork would also be appropriate. Each piece of furniture is endowed with both functional and decorative meaning.
The products have a clear geometric shape, without elaborate decorative elements on the facades. Dressers and cabinets are characterized by the presence of a large number of drawers of various sizes. Upholstered furniture is upholstered in natural fabric. Most often it is plain, checkered or striped, with plant or floral motifs.
There is little room for novelty in the village, so this style is characterized by the use old furniture. If this is not possible, even the newest cabinet should look as if it has been in the room for decades. You can achieve this yourself: casually paint the surface of the product in white, pale pink, green and blue; Use sandpaper to create abrasions.
Characteristic pieces of furniture:
- large dining table;
- chests of drawers and cabinets;
- low cabinet;
- benches.
Decor
Accessories for the interior in the Provence style are various decorative elements, which are associated with home comfort and warmth of the hearth. Sofas, armchairs, nightstands and chests of drawers may contain crocheted or embroidered napkins. The dining table must be covered with a linen or cotton tablecloth.
Slightly heavy forged trinkets are balanced by delicate ceramics. Crockery made of earthenware and porcelain is used not only for its intended purpose: sets are displayed on open shelves of the buffet, plates are hung on the walls as interior decoration.
Provence also means an abundance of fresh flowers and herbs. They are everywhere displayed in vases and wicker baskets, hung in flowerpots or in the form of wreaths. By the way, boxes, baskets and flowerpots can also serve as an independent piece of furniture.
When decorating a room, be sure to use mirrors and paintings (still lifes, landscapes), photographs in simple wooden or forged frames.
Textile
Textiles in Provence play a big role and take up a lot of space in the room. These are various napkins, tablecloths, towels, covers for chairs and armchairs, blankets, curtains for open kitchen shelves, etc. Furniture upholstery and curtains often have light drapery.
Preference should be given to natural fabrics - linen, cotton, chintz. They can be plain or have a pattern. In the second case it could be:
- strip;
- cell;
- floral or floral ornament;
- characteristic images - rooster, lavender, sunflower.
Features of Provence when renovating an apartment
The fundamental principle of decorating a room in the Provence style is the maximum presence of natural materials.
- Walls. Usually textured, roughly plastered or decorated with wood panels with a clearly visible texture. You can apply styling to masonry or brick. If the walls are partially covered with wallpaper, you should choose a dense pattern of small flowers.
- Ceiling. Plastered and painted in a light tone, it is complemented by rough, seemingly carelessly processed ceiling beams of a darker color. There may be small knots and other irregularities on them, emphasizing the naturalness of the structure.
- Floor. It is usually planked (made of light wood) or lined with stone or sandstone tiles. Acceptable use ceramic tiles, imitating rough hand-made masonry of natural materials.
Construction of a house in Provence style
Houses in the Provence style are devoid of pomp and pretentiousness. These are rather modest buildings of 1-2 floors. At the same time, the ceilings do not differ in height, which makes the house visually small and compact. To decorate the facade, light colors are used - white, milky or sun-bleached brown, yellowish. Plaster, paint or wood panels are perfect as wall finishing materials. The roof is covered with tiles - red, brown or in the color of the facade.
Please note: there is practically no basement in such houses, which is due to the climatic conditions of Provence. In our latitudes it may well take place. As for the roof, it is more remarkable - with a large number of dormers and many slopes. It can even be decorated with turrets.
Many people, even those not connected with design, have at least once heard about the Provence style in the interior. But not everyone is able to distinguish it from the classics, choose suitable furniture, and especially decorate the room correctly. Meanwhile, it is filled with incredible romance and the charm of French villages, which can bring life to even the gloomiest apartments. And our tips will help you with this!
Style Features
The style came to us from France, that part of it that is known to people who have at least once traveled beyond the borders of the capital. One has only to look at the endless lavender fields, refreshing Cote d'Azur, endless blue sky - and it immediately becomes clear what inspired these light pastel colors, unobtrusive patterns, smooth lines, as well as the love for everything natural in Provencal interiors.
Confusion with classic style among ignorant people is not accidental - Provence actually has similar features. Don’t think that rural origin makes a destination provincial. The simplicity of Provence gives it a feeling of coziness, and its complexity lies in luxury and sophistication.
Style loves space and freedom, so for small spaces it is better to choose a different solution or fit in only a few elements, simplifying the design. It is desirable that all rooms of an apartment or house be decorated in a single theme, creating a holistic composition.
So, when planning your design, you should rely on a light, pastel palette that includes white. This can be a bouquet of pink, light green, lavender, blue shades, “seasoned” with various patterns or the texture of natural materials. The latter are an indispensable companion of Provence, which, having originated among the enchanting French nature, does not tolerate artificial options.
The furniture content has classic sophistication and beauty, often painted white. According to style rules, the space should be filled primarily with antique items purchased at auctions, but few can afford such luxury. To avoid unnecessary expenses, the necessary furniture in the Provence style can be purchased at a flea market or ordered from a master, using the effect of artificial aging.
To create a cozy atmosphere, the interior should have as many details as possible - that is why a large area is important requirement. Drawings, figures, forged elements, soft fabrics and, of course, plants are the perfect combination for Provence. The completion of this composition will be a large abundance of natural light.
Finishes and materials
But before you fill the room with objects, you need to create the right “frame” for them. Provence, although a simple style, puts forward clear rules for each part of the space.
Floor
The flooring for an interior in the Provence style should be plank, wooden, with paint applied on top. Ideally, it will contain small, but safe for movement, irregularities or defects that have arisen from the effects of time.
If the authentic option is not suitable for you for a number of reasons, choose a more budget-friendly laminate that imitates wood. It doesn’t look as impressive, but to distract attention, the floor can be covered with a carpet.
Walls
Interior partitions can also afford to be less than perfect - unevenness, abrasions and bare brickwork are held in high esteem, but only if it looks neat. A layer of light, often white, paint is applied to this coating.
The optimal materials for wall finishing are gypsum, plaster or molding. Wallpaper is also typical for Provence, but only if it is decorated with floral patterns.
Ceiling
The ceiling beams brought to the foreground do not need to be hidden - they will become the highlight of the Provençal interior. But if your home does not have such elements, the ideal option is a flat white coating with decoration in the form of an elegant chandelier.
Furniture in Provence style
Provencal furniture bears the imprint of history, glorifying the beauty of classical antiquity. It is predominantly wooden, less often - wicker furniture, which is often decorated with forging elements. Objects are painted in white or pastel shades, through the paint of which a colorful, worn texture appears. Drawings or upholstery with plant patterns serve as decoration.
The furniture set is not limited to standard items necessary for life. You can’t do without low chests of drawers, sideboards or elegant sideboards here. In general, earthy objects on legs that seem to bend from gravity are characteristic of a Provence-style interior, and are also used not only in the living room, but also in other rooms. Small sofas and stools throughout the house seem to remind us of the importance of relaxation and measured contemplation of the surrounding beauty.
Forged openwork details traditionally decorate a bed, but can also be used for stairs or smaller things - for example, lamps. Only they should not create a feeling of pomp, but, on the contrary, French playfulness.
Textiles and decor
The most interesting part of the design that will “breathe” life into provencal interior- These are decorative details. And although they are limited by standard style rules, the variability of application fascinates even experienced designers.
Firstly, the curtains are light, airy, and do not block the penetration of natural light. Depending on the room and the size of the windows, you can purchase classic, Austrian or cafe curtains. In this matter important role the material plays a role - cotton, linen, definitely something natural.
The fabric can be plain, floral or checkered, but this choice should harmonize the interior. Approximately the same criteria apply to bed linen.
Art lovers can fill the room with their collections of impressionistic or realistic paintings - they will look right here. Elegant gilded frames will stand out brightly in pastel Provence.
Classic fragile chandeliers and candelabra will help create a romantic atmosphere. And don't forget about mirrors decorated with wooden frames.
Numerous shelves, tables and little tables can be decorated with cute trinkets: painted vases, boxes, fruit bowls, photographs, all kinds of figurines or napkins. The main thing is to be able to stop in time without overloading the composition.
Provence in the interior - photo
And although listed rules are universal, interior design in Provence style will differ slightly depending on the type of room. But a few tips and photos will definitely give you a good idea!
Kitchen design in Provence style
A Provence style kitchen is spacious, bright, often combined with a dining room. The cooking corner is separated from the dining area by a countertop or an island bar counter. Designers face a difficult task, because they need to harmoniously fit household appliances into a classic, rustic interior without it looking out of place. To achieve this, modern items are often hidden in cabinets or disguised as antique ones.
Choosing dishes and others kitchen utensils, do not forget that they, displayed in plain sight, are part of the decor. Painted plates, wooden spatulas or jars with herbs will look very cozy. It is better to hang cafe curtains on small windows.
Living room design in Provence style
A traditional living room includes a sofa, several armchairs, a table, a wall and, if space allows, ottomans or bedside tables. Such furniture suggests that in addition to watching TV, you will also spend time reading books, and maybe knitting.
Speaking of the TV, it’s unlikely to be hidden, but you can choose a minimalist model that won’t attract too much attention.
A small rug with a burlap effect, floor lamps, and pots with plants would look appropriate.
Bedroom design in Provence style
The bedroom, as a resting place, can be furnished with fewer items. A bed with a wrought-iron headboard, painted white and covered with snow-white sheets, looks authentic for Provence. For variety, textiles can be with a floral pattern or lace inserts.
A mundane chest of drawers opposite the bed will fit perfectly into a large bedroom. Girls can treat themselves to a dressing table - just like in the houses of noble ladies. Air classic curtains will complete the overall composition.
Bathroom design in Provence style
The iconic Provence style bathroom is a work of art. And if in other rooms it is still possible to somehow deal with a small area, then here you simply cannot do without free space.
The presence of a window, although inconvenient for apartment owners, is very important detail. It allows you to get closer to nature, creating the most natural atmosphere for hygiene procedures. For the same reason, natural materials are used, despite high humidity in the room.
Ceramic tiles should be matte. For example, only the lower section of the walls can be finished with it. The rest is decorative plaster or painted brickwork.
The traditional clawfoot bathtub is considered mandatory element. But it’s better to forget about the shower stall. Otherwise, the filling of the room can correspond to the needs of the owners.
