Provence style in the interior - design rules and photos in the interior

Distinctive features of style

Provence is a light and romantic style. The interior is bright, simple, not overloaded with bright details. Provence and country are united by a touch of rustic chic and the comfort of a country house. The description of some characteristic features of the style will help to bring an atmosphere of French lightness to the interior of the house.

• Use in the interior of natural materials;
• The walls are finished with plaster;
• Furniture and home decoration have an aging effect;
• The ceiling is decorated with ceiling beams;
• The room is filled with light;
• Shod pieces of furniture and decor;
• The apartment is filled with fresh flowers and floral patterns.

On the picture Provence style bedroom with floral wallpaper and antique wood furniture.

Style color scheme

Provence is characterized by the use of natural materials, which is reflected in the color scheme. The Provence-style room is designed in light pastel colors. The atmosphere is filled with fresh air and conveys the vastness of the sea coast.

Primary colors for interior decoration: cream, white, light turquoise, lilac, pale green, lavender, pink and blue.

The entire color palette of Provence has a touch of antiquity and the imprint of the sun. In decoration and accessories, floral patterns are often used, which are also made in concise and calm shades.

Photos in the interior of rooms in the apartment

Kitchen and dining room

An ideal option would be a combined kitchen-dining room. The walls are decorated with light-colored plaster, the coating is rough, with noticeable irregularities and roughness. The choice of flooring is in favor of wood, parquet with imitation wood and tiles.

On the picture Provence kitchen interior with light bar.

The kitchen and the rest of the furniture is made of wood in bright colors. The kitchen is complemented by an apron made of tiles or masonry.

The dining room harmoniously accommodates a cupboard with glass doors, and ceramic and clay utensils can be placed in it.

The interior will be complemented by a lace tablecloth, pillows for chairs, Roman curtains or curtains and linen towels.

Provence in the bedroom

The main piece of furniture in the bedroom interior is a bed; it can be made of solid wood or have a forged frame. Forging can have both a simple geometric shape and an unusual plant bend.

The bedroom harmoniously looks like an abundance of fabrics, pillows and accessories. Thick material successfully combines with weightless tulle and lace.

The interior will be complemented by a chest of drawers on elegant legs, a dressing table and bedside tables.

Living room

The Provence style living room is filled with natural light. Large open windows let in the sun and illuminate the room with comfort. The walls are finished with stucco or careless masonry, 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 figures are used as decor in the interior, a variety of pillows fill the sofa. The main focus of the hall will be a false fireplace near one of the walls, it can be made in the color of the walls or classic for Provence white shade.

On the picture the walls in the living room are decorated with decorative plaster and brickwork.

Children

The walls of the children's room will be decorated with floral wallpaper or a light cage. Light furniture can be decorated with decoupage or craquelure technique. A variety of decorative Provence accessories harmoniously look in the interior of a children's room.

Depending on the gender of the child, the textile part may be pale blue or pastel pink. A wicker basket or chest will support the style of the room and give a place to store toys.

Bathroom and toilet

The Provence style bathroom and toilet are traditionally decorated in light colors. The tile can be monophonic or with a light floral pattern. Tiles with the effect of antiquity and scuffs also look harmoniously. A useful function in the interior of the bathroom is wicker baskets and wrought iron shelves.

On the picture Provence style bathroom interior with themed accessories (lavender, wicker baskets, vintage watches, decorative cages and vintage boxes).

Hallway

An unusual interior solution will be stone wall decoration. 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 roomy vintage wardrobe with an aged effect will look more harmonious. The mirror in the hallway will be decorated with a wooden frame of the same decoration technique as the cabinet.

Cabinet

The walls and ceiling of the Provence cabinet can be finished with wood or plaster. Forged or solid wood furniture. The carpet, fresh flowers in a vase and paintings or photographs in a beautiful framework add coziness to the interior.

Loggia and balcony

The Provence-style balcony is the perfect place for morning coffee. Bleached wood trim adds even more light. To regulate daylight use Roman or roller blinds. As furniture, you can use a couple of small armchairs and a round coffee table.

On the picture loggia interior with comfortable chairs, a small table and a floor lamp.

Provence in a country house

Based on the features 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 fireplace, which will become a source of comfort in the hall. The fireplace is finished with masonry or plastered. Over time, scuffs and cracks will only emphasize the features of the style.

The ceiling will be decorated with wooden beams. The staircase is made of wood, the railing and partitions can be forged or wooden as well.

Wooden houses have a special chic, the atmosphere is saturated with rustic warmth. Such houses have several cozy corners for privacy, for example, an attic and a veranda. They do not require careful decoration, small cracks and chips in wooden floors and furniture add coziness to the interior.

The small country houses in the Provence style will be decorated with antique furniture, in the interior of the kitchen-living room massive buffets and suites made of natural wood harmoniously look. In the dining area you can place a dining group made of solid oak.

On the picture compact interior of a wooden house in provence style.

Photo of apartments in Provence style

Provence style in the interior of the apartment is light, comfortable, gentle pastel colors, ease and simplicity of the French village.

Redevelopment from a one-room apartment to a small two-room apartment

The characteristic features of Provence in a small euro-room are a color palette (light green and beige shades), aged furniture, light wooden beams in the kitchen, floral patterns on upholstery, wallpaper, textiles and tile in the bathroom.

Design project of a studio apartment with dressing room and 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 a decorative layout, which is typical for French country. The decorative accents are a raised fireplace with candles, textiles with floral and striped ornaments, a mirror in the bedroom and greenery in colorful pots in the lounge area on the balcony.

Design one-bedroom apartment 63 sq. m

Provence style, which pleased customers, was emphasized with the help of light furniture with glass inserts in the kitchen, a solid bed with forging elements, wallpaper and curtains with floral patterns in the bedroom, as well as lace and knitted textiles.

Finishing Features

Walls

Coarse stucco and brick are considered to be a classic finish; they can be used in almost any part of the house.

• For the living room, bedroom, wallpaper and hand-painted walls are also suitable;
• 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 it is more practical to use scuffed tiles in the kitchen and bathroom.

Floor

The flooring in the living room, bedroom and nursery is made of wood, parquet or laminate. For the kitchen and bathroom it is better to use tiles, the color can be plain or with a discreet pattern. Also in the tiled kitchen, the floor will be decorated with a short pile carpet.

Ceiling

In a small apartment, the ceiling can be finished with a tensile structure or plaster. The use of glossy surfaces is unacceptable in Provence. The bedroom and living room will be decorated with ceiling beams, and the spacious hall of the country house will have a beautiful mural.

On the picture wooden beams were used to decorate the ceiling in the living room.

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 in favor of white and natural wood. The windows will adorn air curtains from tulle with grabs or short Roman curtains.

Furniture selection

All furniture in the interior has a touch of French lightness, it does not have massive and rough shapes.

• Provence furniture is made of natural wood;
• The sofa will decorate a cover with a vegetable or floral pattern;
• The chairs are upholstered in light colors;
• The seating area will be complemented by a low coffee table;
• The dining table is made of solid wood, the chairs complement 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 decoupage technique and give the effect of antiquity;
• Forged shelves and multi-tiered racks painted in a light shade.

Textile

In the interior of Provence, natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, chintz are mainly used. The windows will decorate the curtains of a simple cut, the addition will be hooks, ruffles, bows. Coloring can be monophonic or with the image of flower buds.

On the picture To design the windows in the bedroom, curtains with floral patterns were used.

Pillows can overlap with curtains or sewn from the same fabric.

The dining area will be decorated with a linen tablecloth or light lace. The carpet is used with a short pile and an unusual pattern.

Decor

Decoration plays a significant role in creating the design of the apartment and has the main features. Various ideas for decorating furniture and accessories will help support the general theme of Provence interiors.

• The interior of Provence has many natural flowers;
• Lavender - a plant that is directly associated with style;
• Wall clocks do not have a complex shape, as a rule, it is a round or square base and clockwork;

• The interior will be decorated with family photos in an unusual framework;
• Mirrors frame forged or wooden frame;

• Suitcases and chests perform not only a decorative function in the interior of the room, but also give an additional place for storage;

On the picture aged floral suitcase decorated using decoupage technique.

• The fireplace will be decorated with figurines, porcelain dolls, candles and candlesticks,

• Pictures, panels and posters have images of nature, butterflies, birds, lavender and other flowers;

On the picture The wall in blue tones is decorated with a panel depicting birds and flowers.

• Window sills of the living room and kitchen are decorated with clay pots, vases and birdcages,
• In the interior of the bathroom and the nursery in the Provence style, a wicker basket that can be used for linen and toys looks harmonious.

Lighting

Chandeliers can be in the form of a candelabra or with fabric lampshade. On the bedside tables are small lamps with a lampshade, they can be decorated with fringe and ruffles.

Sconces and floor lamps will indicate a recreation area, the frame for a floor lamp can be a simple straight shape or have an unusual carved relief.

On the picture on the left is an original table lamp with aged drawers.

Ceiling lights will separate the cooking area from the living room or dining room. Lighting devices have light pastel shades, it is inappropriate to use modern metal details.

Features of the design of a small apartment

In the conditions of compact city apartments, it is worthwhile to focus on the decoration material during the repair, 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 the studio apartment the role of the dining table will be played by a miniature bar counter;
• Visually zoning the space in the studio apartment will help ceiling beams;
• In typical Khrushchevs, the decoration is done mainly in white;
• Windows will decorate simple floor curtains or short Roman curtains;
• A wrought-iron bed saves space.

Photo gallery

The Provence interior is filled with simple luxury and spacious lavender fields. The design does not use bright flashy colors, the filling is concise and calm. Such a design is suitable for any room in a city apartment, and from a cottage or a country house it will make a real paradise, where you can escape from the city bustle and enjoy the motives of old France. Below are photos of examples of using the Provence style in rooms of various functional purposes.