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 the comfort of a 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 with 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.
What is Provence style?
Provence style is an unusual image of good old times, covered with light shades of tenderness and romanticism, which takes us to a small town in France. It is characterized by:
- Attrition of surfaces
- Aged facades
- Soft yellow and pastel blue tones
- Burnt surfaces
- Lots of decor
- Natural materials
- Grounded objects with curved legs
- There are many flowers that are located literally everywhere. On wallpaper, fabrics, in the form of living bouquets.
Style color scheme
Provence is characterized by the use of natural materials, which is reflected in the color scheme. The design of the room in Provence style is made in light pastel colors. The atmosphere is filled with fresh air and conveys the spaciousness of the sea coast.
Primary 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.
Provence in the living room interior
Most often, the living room is the largest room in the house, so there is room to expand with decorative Provence. If possible, be sure to install a fireplace, because such a bright accessory in itself already sets the necessary atmosphere and mood.
If you want to zone the living room, Provence will come in handy here too. Sliding partitions, curtains, and light accents will organically fit into it. And the visual zoning with colors here couldn’t be more organic, because the entire color scheme combines well with each other.
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.
The kitchen set and the rest of the furniture are 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, a 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 in the sun's rays and illuminate the room with coziness. The walls are finished with plaster or rough brickwork, painted white; 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.
In the photo, the walls in the living room are decorated with decorative plaster and brickwork.
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. The flooring is 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. The mirror in the hallway will be decorated with a wooden frame using 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 is an ideal place for its application.
The area of the spacious house allows you to install a full-fledged fireplace, which will become a source of comfort in the 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 have a special 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 comfort to the interior.
Small country houses in the Provence style will be decorated with antique furniture; massive sideboards and natural wood furniture look harmonious in the interior of the kitchen-living room. In the dining area you can place a dining group made of solid oak.
The photo shows a compact interior of a wooden house in Provence style.
Photo
Looking at the photos of apartments in the Provence style, you will notice that the color scheme here is soft and delicate. Here you can find snow-white, sand, yellow, lavender, green and blue tones.
A popular color in Provence is sea green.
Snow-white kitchen in Provence style
Delicate living room in sand tone
Blue tone looks great in interior style
Shades of sea wave are especially popular. The main thing is to observe a combination of colors when decorating surfaces. It is better to plaster the walls and ceiling. Moreover, it is recommended to apply plaster with bulges and roughness. Often, cladding boards painted with white enamel are used to decorate walls.
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 with decorative layouts, which is typical of French country style. 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 bed with forged elements, wallpaper and curtains with a floral pattern in the bedroom, as well as lace and knitted textiles.
Small housing
Despite the fact that designers recommend decorating spacious country houses in Provence style. In a small apartment, cramped space and slight clutter will only enhance the effect of village life.
Star Half (Inverted) ATTENTION : in a small apartment it is necessary to remove or move partitions. This will maximize your free space.
Provence implies the use of light colors that visually expand the boundaries. Particular attention is paid to the sizes of decors and details. There should be few of them. The furniture should be light, painted with white enamel or covered with patina. Massive chandeliers will have to be abandoned.
Light colors visually expand boundaries
When arranging a corridor in Provence style, built-in wardrobes are chosen. Their upper part can be glazed and decorated with decorative patterns. You need to hang a mirror or picture on the wall. But you will have to give up massive wardrobes in a small space. But they can be perfectly replaced with small dressing areas. Due to the lack of free space, balconies and loggias in small apartments are converted into work rooms, recreation areas, and home gyms.
A built-in wardrobe will save space in the interior
A kitchen combined with a balcony increases the space
Asterisk ATTENTION : in a small apartment you should avoid massive and vintage furniture.
The main rule when arranging a small space is to rationally use every free centimeter . You should hang a picture on the wall, put a figurine on the closet, and attach several wooden beams to the ceiling.
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;
- The interior of the hallway and living room in a country house will be decorated with a fresco, and in the kitchen and bathroom it is more practical to use tiles with a worn 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 a tiled kitchen, the floor will be decorated with a short-pile carpet.
Ceiling
In a 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. The color scheme is given in favor of white and natural wood. The windows will be decorated with airy tulle curtains with tiebacks or short Roman blinds.
Room decoration
Decorating a country house begins with drawing up a plan and purchasing materials. All repair work is carried out in stages.
The rustic style welcomes an abundance of small decorative elements that make the home feel lived-in and cozy.
Wall decoration
In rooms decorated in Provence style, the main option for wall treatment is decorative plaster. It is applied in many ways, the surfaces can be uneven and rough. The shades of vertical surfaces should be light. Because of this, the room visually expands, refreshes, there is a feeling of cleanliness, and it becomes possible to install any decor.
Plaster on walls is often specially applied with uneven surfaces
The walls can be finished with wood panels. In such cases, all finishing is done from natural materials. Provence style allows you to paint wall panels white or beige; artificial abrasions look great on them. If the owner wants to create the interior decoration of a village hut, decorative structures can be made, for example, in the kitchen, vertical surfaces can be decorated with tiles or mosaics.
Structural elements are used in the design of walls, for example, logs are not painted, but only treated with protective compounds
Ceiling
In the Provencal style, the ceilings are painted in light shades and whitewashed. In some cases, the surface is decorated with wooden beams; contrasts can be emphasized favorably and the method of artificial aging can be used. If you are decorating a living room or dining room, the ceiling can be decorated with stucco.
As a rule, the ceiling has a light color and contrasting wooden beams
Stucco molding is appropriate on the ceiling in the living room, but it should also look aged
Floor
The classic of this style is wooden floors. They can be painted or left untreated. All finishing materials must be natural and of high quality. If you are decorating a kitchen or other utility room, you can put tiles on the floor, for example, brown. Designers consider this option practical.
In living rooms, a wooden floor looks most logical. Parquet, laminate or engineered board – it’s up to you
You can lay tiles in the bathroom and kitchen. This solution is practical from a cleaning point of view.
Windows and doors
In the Provence style, window openings and doors are preferably made of wood. They can be left naturally processed, painted, or artificially aged. To add more natural light to the room, you can make clear glass inserts in the doors. In this style, the “French window” technique is often used. That is, an opening is made from the ceiling to the floor; the window can be used as a door.
The highlight of the style is the “French window” from floor to ceiling, which can be made in the form of glazed door sections
Doors can serve as contrasting elements if made from dark wood
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;
- The dining table is 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 not only perform a 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.
How to make repairs yourself?
Having decided to renovate an apartment in Provence style, you need to choose the finishing materials wisely. The main facing material for all surfaces is natural wood , which can be used in various variations. Aesthetic wood texture is used for finishing floors, furniture facades, decorative items, and ceiling beams. It is recommended to make the walls in light and soft pastel colors , as if they had faded under the scorching sun. Particular attention is paid here to negligence , manifested in the roughness of the walls, brickwork and protruding beams.
The main facing material is natural wood
It is recommended to make walls in Provence style in light colors
A massive chandelier is hung on the ceiling, and beautiful flower stands are placed around the room. The windows are decorated with light translucent curtains with floral motifs. As for the ceiling surface, it can be left white or wooden and with large beams that play a decorative role. The floor in such an interior is made massive . Wooden boards, stone or tiles imitating natural materials are suitable for this.
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 an original table lamp with distressed drawers.
Ceiling lights will separate the cooking area from the living or dining area. Lighting fixtures have light pastel shades; it is inappropriate to use metallic modern parts.
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-era apartments, the finishing is done primarily 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.
