Features of Provence
A few characteristic nuances:
- For the Provencal style, it is appropriate to have textiles, upholstery, dishes and decor with floral patterns, as well as decorations in the form of airy lace and macramé.
- The interior is done in pastel and burnt out in the sun with the addition of small bright accents.
- The kitchen is furnished with simple wooden furniture, which has open shelves and built-in niches.
- It is possible to use unpainted or bleached ceiling beams and available finishing materials in the form of wood, clay, brick or stone with a natural texture.
Kitchen furniture and appliances
The kitchen in Provence style is mainly distinguished by its old and vintage look. The design with a wooden worktop will go well with a white ceramic sink or sink with copper and bronze taps.
Closed cupboards and open shelves are placed in the kitchen, which are filled with decorative elements, services, vases, jars of spices, painted plates and other accessories.
For the Provencal interior, they choose light furniture with characteristic scuffs. Doors can be decorated with glass inserts, tiffany stained-glass windows, panels, carvings, patina or decoupage. Grandma’s antique sideboard or cupboard with lattice facades fits perfectly into this design.
In the photo a kitchen set in pale blue, made of wood.
In the kitchen there are forged elements in the performance of a variety of mounts, hooks, flower stands, metal and copper handles.
Special attention should be paid to the dining group with a round table, benches or chairs with high backs or armrests.
Modern technology is completely uncharacteristic of the Provence style. Therefore, the refrigerator and other household appliances are hidden or hidden behind the facades, so that they do not stand out against the general background.
Pictured is a dining group with a wooden table, bench and chairs with upholstered furniture in the Provence style kitchen.
Repair and decoration
Facing materials in the Provence style have a slightly sloppy appearance and have small defects that allow the room to add special comfort and homeliness.
- Floor.In Provencal style, there is mainly a wooden floor covering in the form of a laminate, light aged boards or linoleum with imitation wood. For flooring, mosaic, stone and ceramic tiles of square, rectangular or hexagonal shape with grouting in one color.
- Walls. For walls, choose textured plaster, paint, wallpaper with small plant drawings or paintings with monogram patterns, striped or checkered prints. Partially, the plane can be decorated with wood, stone or brick.
- Ceiling. With a sufficient ceiling height in a city apartment or in the attic, it is decorated with light or dark beams. For a low ceiling plane, whitewashing, painting or an opaque stretch canvas is perfect. To give a room a small parade will allow stucco molding, frescoes or painting in pastel colors.
- Apron. The most practical material is ceramic cladding. The apron area can be decorated with simple square tiled modules, tiles or boar tiles.
- Doors Door leafs most often have an artificially aged look. Wooden structures are decorated with transparent or frosted glass inserts, original gilded or bronze fittings.
In the photo, a provence-style kitchen with a wall pasted over with light floral wallpaper.
In creating the Provencal interior, it is appropriate to use predominantly natural materials to reproduce the most natural and natural setting.
In the photo, beige brickwork in the design of the wall in the dining area in the style of Provence.
French Provence does not imply perfectly smooth surfaces. Materials most often have a rough texture that creates the effect of manual processing.
Kitchen colors
Provence style is characterized by pastel shades and light tones, which are the personification of the natural spirit.
White Provencal style kitchen
Snow-white and milky tones are very common in the design of a Provence style kitchen. White colors are ideal for a small room with a lack of lighting.
To deprive the design of a certain sterility, it is diluted with bright ceramic tiles and beautiful decorative elements.
Gray color in the interior of the kitchen
The laconic gray palette has a special character and has a huge variety of shades, allowing to achieve a unique design of the kitchen.
The photo shows a gray-white kitchen with a linear set without top cabinets, made in the style of Provence.
This palette is a great background for creating accents, does not conflict with rich colors and has an elegant and noble look.
Green shades in the interior
Light green, light green, jade colors, a shade of emerald or mint are the best solution for the kitchen. Soft and calm tones form a pleasant atmosphere in the room.
Muted olive color fits perfectly into a small room and blends in with a natural brown wood and copper or bronze elements.
In the photo there is a two-color kitchen set in olive and milk tones in the Provence style.
In order to refresh the atmosphere and set a gentle light green background, mint or pistachio color is used. This luxurious palette gives the serene village Provence some dynamism and movement.
Blue and blue kitchen
Typical coloring for the kitchen in the style of Provence. Blue tone or aquamarine color give the interior coolness. Such colors are especially harmoniously combined with white, chocolate or sand tint.
In the photo, the interior of the kitchen is in the Provence style in gray-blue and white shades.
Blue range creates beneficial combinations with dark or light natural wood and cotton or linen textiles.
In the photo, the corner kitchen is blue in combination with blue wall decoration in the interior in the style of Provence.
Provence in a lilac interior
To emphasize the charm and romance of the Provence style, sophisticated, light and pure lilac shades will allow. One of the most commonly used colors is lavender, which is found in wall decoration, furniture or decoration.
To make the interior look lighter and more delicate, violet tones are diluted with white, pink or sand colors.
Yellow tones
For cuisine in the Provence style, a natural and natural yellow palette is selected in the form of straw or wheat shades.
A similar color can be used to design a headset, walls or floor.
In the photo there is a yellow island set in the interior of the kitchen in the style of Provence.
Beige color in the kitchen
Beige is an excellent base for other colors. It blends perfectly with the approximate colors and forms a bright, delicate and spacious environment.
To create the most natural interior picture, vanilla, cream or a shade of champagne is combined with olive.
In the photo, a U-shaped beige kitchen with a black worktop in the Provence style.
Provence Decor
In order to fill the interior of the kitchen with a unique charm and add elegance to it, various decor items are used, for example, in the form of painted plates, jars, jugs, cutting boards, wicker baskets, hand mills, coasters and other things.
The photo shows the decoration of a spacious kitchen in the style of Provence.
The kitchen is decorated with antique wall clocks, watercolor paintings, paintings with embroidery or with rural subjects. The room can also be decorated with vases with fresh flowers, pots of herbs, dried herbs, bouquets of rosemary, lavender or sunflower.
Curtains and textiles
In the Provence style, heavy and dense canvases poorly transmitting light are not appropriate. As curtains, light and weightless models in light, pastel colors complemented with ruffles, frills, lace, fringe, bows and unusual pickups are used.
Furniture upholstery is made from natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, matting or chintz with floral patterns.
For a more comfortable atmosphere, the floor is covered with small oval or round woolen or homespun carpets.
In the photo there is a round table decorated with a tablecloth with a medium-sized floral pattern.
Small embroidered pillows perfectly decorate a sofa, bench or sofa. You can decorate a table, sideboard or chest of drawers with lace napkins, a tablecloth, and hang linen towels and potholders on hooks.
In the photo, patterned Roman curtains on the window in the interior of the kitchen in Provencal style.
Lighting
Provencal style involves a large number of uniform, soft, diffused and close to natural lighting.
A chandelier is ideally placed above the dining area, and a sconce is suitable for the work area.
The interior is complemented by small spotlights, wrought iron candlesticks, lamps with classic shades or textile lampshades that create a smooth and cozy light stream.
For a more homely and comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen, they prefer not too powerful beige or yellow lighting.
The photo shows a ceiling chandelier with a turquoise fabric lampshade located above the dining group.
Design a kitchen in a private house
The kitchen interior with a window is characterized by a lot of natural light. For design, French wooden windows or shtulpovye designs with a thin profile are appropriate. Frames are made in white, artificially aged or decorated with floral ornaments.
In the photo there is a kitchen-dining room in the Provence style in a log wooden house.
Provence in a country cottage or in the country is unique and does not require much effort when creating a design. Furniture and other elements in natural colors are harmoniously combined with natural materials and wood cladding.
Thanks to the rustic flavor, this style is perfect for decorating a summer cottage, gazebo or summer kitchen. The building can be finished with clapboard and install rattan wicker furniture in it.
How to make a small kitchen?
A small Provence-style kitchen should have a light ceiling, wall finish and white furniture to increase the space and compensate for the lack of lighting.
It is better to decorate the windows with light cotton or linen curtains that let in light. Coarse decorative plaster is suitable for creating additional accents.
The photo shows a small kitchen in the style of Provence, designed in bright colors.
In a small room in Khrushchev, the apron is finished with small tiles or mosaics, and the place above the work surface is equipped with open shelves for kitchen utensils.
With insufficient space, a bar is installed or the window sill is converted into a massive wooden tabletop.
To maximize the room, it is combined with a loggia or living room.
Photo in the interior of the kitchen
The kitchen-living room in the Provence style, even with the simplest layout, has a cozy atmosphere and individual design.
The photo shows the design of a spacious kitchen-living room with a fireplace, decorated in Provence style.
In a large room, you can install a neat rocking chair, fireplace or a real stove. These items will add comfort. There is also a kitchen set with an island in the spacious kitchen-studio, and the dining group is located in the center.
Photo gallery
The Provence style kitchen combines an elegant and simple interior, giving the atmosphere lightness and a certain romantic mood.