Provence style bathroom: choice of plumbing, furniture, decoration, lighting

The characteristic features of provence in the interior

This style is distinguished by its specific features:

• The Provencal interior is characterized by an abundance of natural light, which should freely enter the room.
• The design of the bathroom includes antique furniture, lace curtains and vintage ceramics.
• Natural materials prevail in this direction, in the form of wood, ceramics and metal.
• The use of blue, olive, green, beige, lavender, pink, purple and other neutral colors is considered relevant.
• Textiles are mainly natural linen or cotton.
• Items have elegant shapes, flowing shapes, curly and rounded edges.
• Quite often in the interior of the bathroom there is decor, in the form of hand made, various wicker baskets and other products made of twigs or rattan.
• The design is suitable for prints with floral motifs, drawings of birds or flowers.

Choosing Bathroom Furniture

One of the characteristic features of furniture in the French style is the frames in a curved and rounded design with scratches, cracks and scuffs on the surface. Basically, white painted furniture elements with the effect of artificial aging are selected for the bathroom.

In the photo there is a washbasin cabinet and a narrow pencil case in the design of a bathroom in the Provence style.

A fairly common solution are cabinets with swing doors and drawers, which are most often located under the sink. The interior of the bathroom is also complemented by wrought-iron shelves, hanging shelves, a console, hooks or hangers made using decoupage technique.

Not infrequently, the decor is decorated with metal or wicker chairs, and the mirrors are decorated in elegant curly frames. Furniture in the form of cabinets, chests of drawers, shelving, differs in vintage design, the presence of embossed edges, cross frames, nets or porcelain handles.

Provence style plumbing options

These interior elements also have their own characteristics:

• Bath. Basically in the provincial style, the bathtub is a non-trivial cast-iron or acrylic font on high curved legs coated with bronze, brass or nickel. Such a design, especially installed in the center or on the podium, undoubtedly turns into the main dominant of the environment.
• Toilet. The design of the toilet and bidet is quite difficult to meet the specific requirements of this style, therefore, such products most often simply match the color of the rest of the plumbing.
• Faucets. All faucets in the bathroom should be in harmony between each other and represent one model range. Cranes can have an old look, differ in large valves and a curved spout.
• Sink. The washbasin, which has rounded corners, a base in the form of curly legs, a bookcase or a wooden pedestal, becomes a real decoration of the whole design.

In the photo there is a Provence-style bathroom with a white washbasin and a brass mixer.

In order not to violate the harmonious natural atmosphere of Provence, modern pieces of technology, in the form of a boiler, washing machine and other things, are masked behind the facades of cabinets, covered with screens or hidden in a niche.

Plumbing in this direction should have a more accurate design and have round and oval shapes. For a small bathroom in an apartment, such as Khrushchev, it is better to use corner bathtubs or showers.

The color scheme of the room

As a background design for the bathroom, various pastel colors are used, for example, blue, beige, gray, turquoise, ash, sand, cream or pearl. Quite often, the bathroom has a white color scheme, due to which, various details of the environment look much more expressive.

In the photo there is a spacious bathroom in the style of Provence in bright colors.

Thanks to this aesthetic tinting solution, it turns out to form an atmosphere in the bathroom that is close to nature and promotes relaxation and relaxation.

In the photo there is a provincial design of a bathroom in a house in the attic with a window, made in blue shades.

Provence Lighting and Decor

As a bathroom lighting in the Provence style, they often prefer a more massive chandelier equipped with a wrought iron base, fabric lampshades or glass shades. Using the same type of lamps, sconces, lamps or candelabra, you can achieve a very beautiful interior composition.

In the photo, lighting in the form of a chandelier and sconce near the mirror in the interior of the bathroom, made in French style.

A room in such a style implies numerous accessories that will further emphasize the aesthetics of the environment. The finishing touch for the composition of French design is the decor, in the form of colorful rugs, woven laundry baskets, linen curtains, paintings with pastoral landscapes, pots with plants, hanging flowerpots with natural or dried flowers, forged hooks and towel holders.

If there is a window, it can be decorated with curtains in plain color or with a floral print. Quite original and stylish way, Roman, rolled curtains or wooden blinds differ. To decorate bedside tables or shelves, sometimes rustic shutters are used.

In the photo there is a bathroom with a built-in shelf over the toilet, decorated with decor.

The use of various wicker coasters and drawers, mirror frames in a plaster or forged design with the effect of antiquity, stucco decoration and small figurines or sculptures will be especially appropriate.

Shelves can be decorated with ceramic dispensers, soap dishes, porcelain vases with wildflowers, jugs, candles in beautiful candlesticks and bath accessories. Also, a great addition to the bathroom will be decorative items in the form of fluffy towels or bathrobes, hung on hooks, a heated towel rail or compactly folded on shelves.

Examples of decoration for the Provence interior

For a bathroom in this style, for walls and ceilings, they choose a cladding in consonant color, texture and texture. As a finish, choose a tile having a matte surface, since this direction does not accept shiny glazed tiles.

Also quite a relevant solution for the walls is boar tile or decorative plaster, which is distinguished by roughness and small cracks, through which brick or masonry is slightly visible.

The ceiling can be decorated with oversized beams, moldings, or apply picturesque drawings with sea plots, flower gardens and various landscapes.

In the photo, tiled wall decoration in a small bathroom in the style of Provence.

When choosing finishing materials, first of all, they take into account the size of the bathroom, since, for example, the use of a wooden wall or panels with panels that are characteristic of this style helps to reduce the area, and plain light tile, on the contrary, significantly expands the space.

Tiles located on the wall surface in a symmetrical order can become bright accent spots. The floor is characterized by natural cladding in sand shades, tiles imitating wood or mosaics, with which you can lay out a rug with natural ornaments or floor panels.

Provence style toilet photo

In the design of the toilet, antique plumbing is appropriate, for example, a toilet equipped with a hanging tank or sink, complemented by faucets with valve taps. As an accent, they select a mirror in an openwork frame or a tile with a floral print, small bouquets or meadow grass.

Due to the light colors, this romantic style contributes to the visual expansion of the area and is therefore perfect for the design of small toilets.

In a small room, you can install narrower or built-in plumbing, apply a plain, as if burned-out finish without large patterns, this will add additional lightness and airiness to the atmosphere.

Combined bathroom ideas

Such French styling due to floral motifs, lace and twisted elements, can turn the bathroom into an idealized space. A great solution would be such a decor as a variety of containers and jars for soap and cream, decorated with a floral pattern, carved open shelves or wallpaper decoration with roses, lavender or cornflowers.

In the photo there is a design of a small bathroom made in a provincial style.

For a small combined bathroom, a hanging cabinet, a design for a sink or a shelf with shelves is suitable. In a more spacious room it is possible to place a dressing table, banquets, chairs, armchairs or shelving. It is important that all furniture items are united by the same design and decor, for example, carved elements, patina coating and more.

In the photo there is a combined bathroom in the Provence style with an accent wall lined with floral tiles.

Provence style shower design

A shower cabin in this style is most often not equipped with a tray. This area is mainly equipped with a decorated glass door, an original curtain or a flap with floral ornaments. The mosaic facing looks especially advantageous, giving the design a more interesting and expressive appearance.

The photo shows the interior of the shower with a mosaic decorated booth.

Using a shower is considered the best option for a room with a small quadrature. The lining and color scheme of such a room should contribute to a real increase in area. For decoration, often choose a finish in the form of plaster, natural masonry or tile in neutral colors.

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The Provence-style bathroom combines incomparable natural aesthetics, has a cozy and warm atmosphere, and also represents a functional interior space with good plumbing and furniture.