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Sometimes, into the modern interior of a city apartment in a noisy city, you want to bring warm notes of rustic comfort, romance, simplicity, but not rough, but with provincial chic. These interior design features correspond to the Provence style, characteristic of the sunny, flourishing province of Southern France. Comfortable furniture is the central part of the style - a sofa, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe, a sideboard. It is the Provence chest of drawers that is an obligatory element of this trend, most of all characterizing the attitude towards rustic romance and simplicity. In order for a chest of drawers to fully correspond to the style, it is necessary to choose it correctly for different rooms, taking into account the color design, design and size.
Style Features
The combination of sophistication and simplicity of the Provence style creates harmony in the interior. Furniture, like the decoration of this style, is distinguished by the following characteristic features:
- simplicity of pattern, shape, design. A Provence style chest of drawers is distinguished by its smooth shapes: its legs are curved, the corners are rounded, and there is often a carved pattern on the walls;
- laconicism, naturalness - this is expressed in the use of natural materials for the manufacture of furniture, primarily wood. Wooden furniture looks stylish and modern in any interior, and Provence reveals the warmth of this material;
- use of decoupage technique;
- natural, pastel colors - there are no bright colors; instead, you can use deep, rich, but muted tones. They will be accentuated against the background of the main shades - milky, beige, soft pink, yellow, blue, gray, light brown. Even white in Provence and country style is not bright, but muted;
- The decoration of furniture, walls, and textiles is predominantly floral (floral, fruity) or geometric with a small pattern. This design emphasizes the authenticity of the style. The side walls and facades of furniture are painted with naturalistic or primitive patterns, which must be given the effect of fading in the sun;
- A Provence style chest of drawers, like other furniture of this style, is made with a special coating that imitates abrasions in order to achieve the effect of antiquity. Coating the chest of drawers with craquelure paint will help achieve the same effect;
- using a large number of hand-made pieces of furniture, decor, and accessories. For this reason, what is most valued in a Provence interior is a chest of drawers made independently using the decoupage technique.
Provence furniture is characterized by versatility, that is, a wardrobe or chest of drawers will fit organically into a living room, a hallway, or a kitchen. Examples of this are presented in the photo.
A few words about style
How to choose a Provence style chest of drawers? To do this, you need to understand at least a little about the features of this interior trend. Provence is usually called a style of lightness, warmth and romance. It evokes strong associations not only with the village, but also with nature, its beauties and aromas. Of course, this cannot but affect the design aesthetics.
Laconicism, simplicity, naturalness are the main features of the style, which are characteristic not only of decoration, but also of furniture. Fruit and floral patterns, muted colors, smooth and simple lines, and conciseness are welcome. The decoupage technique is actively used. Of course, furniture should be created from natural materials, so wooden products come to the fore. Also, in its production, a technology is actively used that provides a worn effect, thanks to which the objects seem ancient, inherited from past generations.
Form
Chests of drawers in the Provence style are, first of all, simplicity and smooth lines, and no abstract shapes or complex designs. It may have curved legs of varying heights, the corners of the lid surface are rounded, and it may also have sides cut deliberately roughly. The legs must be stable and durable, and their length depends on the dimensions of the chest of drawers - the smaller the piece of furniture and lighter in weight, the higher the legs. High legs add even more sophistication to the chest of drawers. As a rule, their shape tapers downward. The fittings do not have to have an aged look; they can be modern, but not noticeable to the eye. The use of handles on metal drawers made of bronze, copper or brass is encouraged. These should be elegant forged elements that emphasize the elegance of a French-style chest of drawers.
The appearance of a Provence chest of drawers should inspire a feeling of lightness and romanticism, therefore the manufacture of this piece of furniture with a rough, heavy shape and bulky dimensions is contraindicated.
In addition to the traditional linear shapes of square and rectangular, there are oval and corner chests of drawers. The traditional form of a classic chest of drawers, made in Provencal style, is rectangular furniture with sliding longitudinal drawers.
The size of the chest of drawers is selected in accordance with its location and functions; there are no standards as such. Dressers can be narrow and high, or wide and low. Obviously, the size of a chest of drawers that has decorative value will be different from a chest of drawers that serves a specific practical function. Thus, corner chests of drawers are usually compact, and often serve a decorative function or are intended for placement in small rooms such as a hallway.
Tips for choosing
When choosing furniture in the Provence style, it is necessary to take into account not only its consumer characteristics. The appearance and color of products are no less important. For example, the same white chest of drawers will look different against a blue or milky wall. Accordingly, the approach should be balanced, taking into account the characteristics of the room.
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When choosing a chest of drawers, it is advisable to pay attention to the following parameters:
- compliance of the dimensions with the room area model;
- functionality - number of drawers, their capacity;
- the quality of materials and fittings, the service life of the furniture depends on this.
Decorative finishing must correspond to the chosen direction. For Provence style, it is simplicity, elegance, harmony of natural shades. A chest of drawers, like a small piece of furniture art, will become a real decoration of any home if it is in its place and in a decent environment.
Color
Faded, slightly peeling paint in matte pastel colors or deep, but muted shades - this is what a Provencal chest of drawers should be like. The pastel color palette of the Provence chest of drawers is varied:
- it consists of matte shades of white (milk, ivory, champagne, pearl);
- brown (beige, sand, all shades of natural wood);
- gray (silver, dove, dove, zircon, ash, mole);
- blue and violet (pale cornflower blue, sky blue, niagara, gray blue, light blue, light turquoise, lavender);
- green (light aquamarine, straw, pale lime, ambrosia, pistachio, pale olive);
- yellow (linseed, peach, khaki, corn, mustard);
- pink (apricot, smoky pink, salmon, light coral).
The shades should be matte, since natural wood materials are not glossy, and artificial materials should not be used in the manufacture of Provence chests of drawers, especially glossy plastic. Even white color should be muted so as not to be conspicuous by a bright spot. To decorate the chest of drawers in an original way, use decoupage techniques, craquelure varnish, or use two shades to decorate the furniture. For example, the design of a chest of drawers in two shades looks elegant and fresh - deep, “velvet” blue and matte white. Decorative panels (moldings) on drawers and legs are painted blue, and dark blue handles can be used. The white color serves as the background for a blue chest of drawers in the Provence style. Modern Provence style chests of drawers are also decorated in black; this option is often found when placing this piece of furniture in the kitchen.
Chest of drawers in Provence style: place
This piece of furniture is famous for its versatility. A place for it is easy to find in almost any room. For example, a chest of drawers in the Provence style will look impressive in the living room, which serves as a gathering place for family members. Its tabletop can serve as a surface for placing family portraits and photos, vases with fresh and artificial flowers and a variety of accessories relevant to this interior trend. The product's drawers can be used for books and silverware. Brown and gray are the most preferred colors for the living room, but other options are also appropriate.
The “French” chest of drawers fits organically into the interior of the bedroom. In this case, it is convenient to use it not only as a wardrobe for clothes and linen, but also as a cosmetic table with a mirror. At the moment, white and beige chests of drawers are considered fashionable, but you can give preference to other color schemes. For example, if furniture is chosen for a child's room, the colors may be brighter.
A Provence style chest of drawers will become the highlight of the kitchen, creating an atmosphere of comfort and warmth in this room. An interesting solution for this room is black furniture. A wooden product can be complemented with modern fittings. This element of furniture will fit perfectly into the hallway - it will serve as a stand for a mirror.
Accommodation options
A stylish Provencal chest of drawers is universal: it can be placed in any room - living room, bedroom, nursery, hallway and kitchen. The only condition is that the room should not be small, because the classic Provence style chest of drawers is quite large.
For the bedroom, a chest of drawers is perfect as a replacement for a closet. If the bedroom does not have a large area, one Provence chest of drawers, in addition to the bed, will be enough to perform the necessary functions. If the bedroom is spacious, the chest of drawers can be supplemented with two identical bedside tables near the bed. It is usually placed near the wall opposite the sleeping place, or between two windows in the wall. You can place a large mirror on this piece of furniture, turning it into an elegant dressing table.
There are more options for placing a chest of drawers in the living room. It is often used as a TV stand. In the living room, large chests of drawers are usually used, on the tabletop of which various decorative accessories are installed - paintings, vases with flowers. Just like in the bedroom, you can install a wide mirror on it. This furniture is usually placed between windows, opposite the seating area, in niches and partitions, or with the help of it they zone the space of a large living room. This can be done if, for example, you place a chest of drawers behind the back of a soft corner.
In the kitchen, a tall chest of drawers will replace numerous hanging cabinets or cabinets. In the hallway it can replace a shoe rack.
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Chests of drawers Provence. Here we present chests of drawers and nightstands in Provence, Country and Shabby chic styles. We selected both small bedside tables and high chests of drawers from different manufacturers. All chests of drawers are made of solid wood of different tree species: ash, pine, paulownia. White chests of drawers in gentle Provence or chests of drawers with baskets in country style and flowers in shabby chic style. You can choose and buy a chest of drawers for your bedroom, bedside tables and a dressing table in the Provence style, as well as cabinets and chests of drawers for the bathroom and kitchen with baskets.
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Cabinet with drawers Shirley
Cabinet with 3 Drawers with numbers
Dimensions 35 × 26 × 70 cm Color RUB 5,950
New Bedside table White Idyll
bedside table in Provence style
Dimensions 38 × 28 × 56 cm Color RUB 13,190
New Bedside table White Idyll with door
bedside table with door in Provence style
Dimensions 45 × 35 × 70 cm Color RUB 14,790
New Chest of drawers White Idyll narrow
Chest of drawers in Provence style with 6 drawers
Dimensions 48 × 35 × 100 cm Color RUB 28,990
New Chest of drawers White Idyll 5 drawers
Provence style chest of drawers with 5 drawers
Dimensions 83 × 40 × 80 cm Color RUB 36,490
New Chest of drawers White Idyll 3 drawers
Provence style chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Dimensions 80 × 40 × 80 cm Color RUB 29,790
New Chest of drawers White Idyll high
Provence style chest of drawers with many drawers
Dimensions 60 × 35 × 120 cm Color RUB 36,990
10% discount Chest of drawers Bianca with baskets and drawers
Chest of drawers in Provence style with 2 drawers and 3 rope baskets
Dimensions 60 × 32 × 79 cm Color 12,990 RUR 11,690 RUR
10% discount Loft Wheels cabinet low
loft bedside table with drawer on wheels
Dimensions 48 × 32 × 39 cm Color 11,050 RUR 9,890 RUR
15% discount Chest of drawers Loft Wheels small
loft chest of drawers with doors and drawers on wheels
Dimensions 48 × 32 × 59 cm Color 12,890 RUR 10,950 RUR
New Chest of drawers Loft Wheels large
loft chest of drawers with doors and drawers on wheels
Dimensions 80 × 32 × 87 cm Color RUR 24,970
Chest of drawers Laguna large
chest of drawers in nautical style
Dimensions 43 × 35 × 80 cm Color RUB 9,890
Chest of drawers Lovely with baskets and drawers
chest of drawers with 3 drawers and 2 rattan baskets
Dimensions 63 × 32 × 60 cm Color RUB 11,900
Cabinet with baskets Susie
with 3 rattan baskets
Dimensions 30 × 25 × 74 cm Color RUB 4,790
Cabinet bureau
with drawer and 3 rattan baskets
Dimensions 35 × 29 × 90 cm Size packages 37 × 32 × 92 cm (0.11m^3) Color RUB 5,790
Chest of drawers Sea breeze
Dry your oars! Chest of drawers for children
Dimensions 60 × 27 × 133 cm Color RUB 21,490
Wooden Chest of Drawers in Country Style Large
Chest of drawers with rattan baskets
Dimensions 45.5 × 35.5 × 97 cm Color RUR 8,990
Cabinet Fleurimont
Cabinet with drawer in mahogany
Dimensions 45 × 30 × 65 cm Size packaging 0.13 m^3 Color RUB 13,590
Chest of drawers Fleurimont
Chest of drawers with 2 drawers in mahogany
Dimensions 90 × 40 × 80 cm Size packaging 0.401 m^3 Color RUB 30,690
Chest of drawers Fleurimont
Chest of drawers with 4 drawers in mahogany
Dimensions 55 × 35 × 100 cm Size packaging 0.279 m^3 Color RUR 24,690
Chest of drawers Napoleon
Three drawer chest of drawers
Dimensions 90 × 40 × 80 cm Size packaging 95 × 45 × 65 cm Color RUB 30,990
Cabinet Safe
Small red cabinet on wheels in loft style
Dimensions 38 × 38 × 50 cm Color RUB 15,690
Cabinet-pouf Furr
Square ottoman with drawers
Dimensions 41 × 41 × 49 cm Color RUB 33,790
Chest of Drawers Island
Chest of drawers with 4 drawers in country style
Dimensions 90 × 45 × 86 cm Color RUB 18,090
Chest of drawers Lavender
Chest of drawers with 3 drawers in Provence style
Dimensions 90 × 45 × 86 cm Color RUB 14,590
Chest of drawers Primorye
Chest of drawers with 6 drawers in a nautical style
Dimensions 80 × 33 × 85 cm Color RUB 12,090
Tumba Primorye
Sideboard with 5 drawers in a nautical style
Dimensions 30 × 30 × 120 cm Color 6,090 RUR
Chest of drawers Christmas
Large chest of drawers with 9 drawers
Dimensions 85 × 33 × 85 cm Color RUB 16,590
Christmas stand
Cabinet with 5 drawers
Dimensions 40 × 30 × 85 cm Color 6,090 RUR
Ironing chest of drawers Planchet
Chest of drawers with ironing board
Dimensions 65 × 32 × 82 cm Color RUB 11,290
Differences in designs for different rooms
The design of a Provencal chest of drawers largely depends on the purpose and location. Various functional areas of a house or apartment influence its design and purpose.
The purpose of this piece of bedroom furniture is to store things and linen. Therefore, the design usually includes five to six longitudinal drawers, sometimes two more small drawers on top. For easy storage of small items and accessories, the drawers can be divided into many internal sections. To perform the function of a dressing table, the tabletop is complemented by a large wide mirror in an elegant frame, decorated in a Provence-style decor. If there is a lot of things, a tall chest of drawers can be complemented with opening doors. Functioning as a bedside table, this piece of furniture is compact in size, and usually only has one or two small drawers.
In the kitchen, this piece of furniture is designed to store cutlery, napkins, and other serving items. Moreover, its design can consist of many small boxes. If the function of a sideboard is performed, that is, furniture for storing dishes, the chest of drawers is necessarily complemented by glass doors, behind which several shelves are hidden. The shelves can also be open. Moreover, this furniture is quite tall. When placing such furniture in the dining room, the tabletop can serve as a serving table. In addition, furniture for storing wine bottles would be an interesting interior solution. This type of design includes open shelves with special recesses for storing bottles in a horizontal position.
A sideboard for a living room, as a rule, performs more of a decorative function than it has practical value. In this case, the chest of drawers should be small in size, and also be combined with all other pieces of furniture in the living room. Under the window you can place a low, long chest of drawers with two or three drawers or doors. It will expand the area of the window sill to accommodate decorative accessories, and also create a storage system for all sorts of small items in the living room.
A chest of drawers for a hallway should be designed so as not to take up much space, and the tabletop should have enough area to accommodate a small mirror, gloves, keys and small accessories. A chest of drawers made in Provence style is ideal for placement in a children's room, especially for a girl. The design of a children's product should be such as to accommodate a large amount of children's clothing and toys.
The bright decoupage technique will perfectly complement a children's closet, and the presence of sides on the tabletop will make it a changing table.
For your office, you need to choose a cabinet for storing business papers, filing cabinets, and books. It should have a simple design with no frills in appearance. It is better if it is coated with colorless varnish so that the furniture has the color of natural wood. Its design should be such that it is possible to organize business papers, for example, contain many small boxes, the facades of which can be beautifully decorated with information about the contents. Such an example is shown in the photo.
Accessories
There is an opinion that a chest of drawers in the Provence style, a photo of which can be seen in the article, should not have modern fittings. It is believed that such elements can deprive furniture of the charm of antiquity. In fact, the fittings can be used, but they must remain invisible to the eye. For example, the use of telescopic guides, which guarantee the smooth movement of product drawers, is not prohibited.
What accessories can remain visible? A wonderful solution is elegant forged handles, emphasizing the elegance of the furniture. Elements stylized as aged bronze or brass are also welcome.
Nuances of choice
To create a stylish, organic Provençal interior, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing furniture. To do this, you need to consider the following recommendations:
- furniture should be made only from natural wood. If funds are limited, you can opt for MDF or chipboard, but not PVC;
- The size of the furniture must correspond to the area of the room, as well as its functionality and the main purpose of the room. So, a cabinet with glass doors in the hallway or attic would not look very practical;
- for a small room, it is recommended to choose multifunctional furniture, for example, a chest of drawers combined with an ironing board, a serving table, a dressing table, or a changing table, as well as a TV stand.
To ensure long-term operation, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the drawer guides. In contrast to the appearance of the furniture, they should be modern. It is best to choose flush-mounted slides that are attached to the bottom of the drawer. This ensures its maximum extension without the risk of distortions or falling out.
General criteria for choosing chests of drawers
A Provence style chest of drawers, with a good choice, can fit perfectly into any room. It is necessary to select a design taking into account its location and functional requirements. The main thing is to look at the size and shape of the model, the storage system, and also the reliability of the system and the quality of the fittings.
Shapes and sizes
Traditionally, a Provencal chest of drawers is furniture of rectangular and quadrangular shape. In addition to such classic models, there are corner and radius chests of drawers.
A corner chest of drawers is considered the best solution for rooms with a small area. The corner installation of the module allows you to significantly save the required room space.
The choice of design dimensions largely depends on the characteristics of the room in which the chest of drawers will be located and the functions performed. There are no clear size restrictions. You can choose a narrow and tall model, or a wide and low one.
Products whose height is 130 cm, length – 180 cm, and depth – 50 centimeters are considered standard.
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The minimum permissible height of small chests of drawers is 85 cm, length – up to 50 cm, and depth – 30 cm.
Equipment
The equipment of a chest of drawers largely depends on the room in which it will be placed and what its functional purposes are. Storage systems can be demonstrated with drawers of different sizes, closed shelves and niches.
The Provence chest of drawers for the bedroom has at least five large drawers that can be pulled out to store clothes and bed linen. There are two small drawers for storing small items and attributes in the chest of drawers. If the chest of drawers will play the role of a dressing table, then it is complemented by a mirror decorated in Provence style. For storing pillows, blankets and other large items, the chest of drawers mainly has parts in the form of shelves with closed fronts.
Storage systems for chests of drawers in the kitchen are shown with a large number of small drawers for storing serving items and kitchen appliances. Also, the design mainly has closed and open shelves for dishes and grids for locating bottles.
The hallway option has open or closed parts for shoes, and also a couple of small drawers for storing small items and attributes.
Closed facades of storage systems are shown with doors and drawers that have folding, hinged or retractable opening systems.
- The retractable design is placed on the drawers. It functions due to the movement of guides thanks to balls or rollers.
- The doors of the hinged system are fixed to the frame of the chest of drawers with iron hinges and the door is opened by moving it to the side by the handle.
- The hinged doors are attached to the body along their lower part and they also open by pulling the handle towards you, but not to the side, but down.
Fittings in the form of forged or bronze handles, awnings and locks made of metal with an aged appearance will add originality and accentuate the style of the chest of drawers.
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Tabletops
A Provence style chest of drawers consists of a frame, the main parts of which are two walls on both sides, an upper and lower horizontal slats, and a wall at the back.
The upper horizon is considered the top of the chest of drawers. This surface is used for one purpose or another. It will serve as a stand for decorative elements, for storing a wide variety of small items, and as a surface for installing video or audio equipment. Therefore, the tabletop must be both durable and beautiful.
Countertops are made from:
- wood,
- varnished or laminate boards,
- real or artificial stone.
Since a chest of drawers is considered not only a place for storing things, but also performs a decorative function, its surface should have an interesting and beautiful design. To decorate the tabletop of a Provence chest of drawers, use:
- carving,
- hand painted,
- decoupage,
- not real glass inserts.
The edges of the table top are edged, and the visible parts are chamfered. It can be the most ordinary or curly.
The ordinary one is a rounding of the edges with a standard radius or at an angle of 45 degrees.
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The unusual bevel is generally bevel shaped, concave, raised edged and quarter circle shaped.
The chamfer serves not only as a decorative element of the tabletop, but also ensures safe operation by removing sharp edges of the product.
Base
The chest of drawers is installed on legs or a base.
- The plinth is an oblong wall on both sides of the frame, connected by a strip. It is also considered an additional emphasis. The base can be either an independent base or connected to the legs. Structures with a base are very durable, and the base itself also has decorative functions. A Provence style chest of drawers quite often has a very decent base, which may be moved forward.
- The support in the form of legs must be very stable and durable, which primarily depends on the reliability of fastening the legs to the frame. They can be of different lengths, depending on the dimensions of the structure itself. Large and heavy chests of drawers are best placed on low legs, while high supports add elegance to the chest of drawers. Elegant, curved, curly legs are a classic of French country.
