The hot southern sun, endless vineyards and fields fragrant with lavender, Beaujolais wine holidays - all this is such an alluring and romantic Provence. This French province is very popular among tourists, primarily for its unique flavor.

Therefore, returning home, many would like to recreate a piece of it in their home. Interior Provence is best suited for a country house or cottage, as it is a rustic style with vintage elements. But, of course, if you like these ideas, they can be applied to an urban townhouse.

The main features of the Provence style in the interior

Provence style features

The design of a country house Provence is not so difficult to arrange. It is enough to use the main, most recognizable elements of this style, follow some rules - and you will get a piece of France in central Russia.

Characteristic features of the Provencal style:

Use of natural materials.

Pastel colors.

Lots of light.

Antique furniture.

The abundance of decor.

materials

These are natural wood, ceramics and brick, natural stone. As a budget alternative for decorating a Provence-style house, modern, artificial materials that imitate wood, brick and stone can be used. Mosaic tiles would be very appropriate.

Natural stone on the wall and wood on the ceiling - Provence style features in the room

Color spectrum

Those shades are used that can be observed in the natural landscapes of the French province. White and all its tones are considered basic:

• Ivory;

• butter cream.

It is complemented by all shades of gray and lavender, pistachio and olive, sand, terracotta. For contrast, it is permissible to use wine red, purple, the color of a deep sea wave or green needles.

Lots of light

Natural light, sun and warmth, which create that charming atmosphere of the south of France, must penetrate through the numerous windows and balconies. Typical French windows to the floor are welcome.

They do not need to be curtained: instead of heavy curtains, light-colored tulle or blinds are used, which will protect at noon from the scorching Mediterranean sun.

There should also be a lot of artificial light. First of all, these are a variety of floor lamps and wall sconces. If a chandelier, then a large and rare one in the living room.

Furniture and decor in Provence style

What to furnish

In terms of style and appearance, interior items should look like they have been regularly used by more than one generation. But just look! Furniture should be of good quality, the effect of antiquity and wear is created artificially.

Decor

The real interior of a country house in the Provence style cannot be imagined without a lot of ceramic decorative dishes, plates, jugs and other trinkets. Be sure to need knitted and embroidered napkins, towels, capes and bedspreads made of natural fabrics.

And don't forget the flowers. Floral compositions in floor vases, hanging planters, flowers in flowerpots, panels with applications of dried flowers and plants, as well as pots in the kitchen with fragrant herbs that Provence is so famous for - all this must be in the chosen style.

Variety of decor typical of the Provence style

Making the exterior and interior of the house

In the south of France, houses in villages are built of natural stone or, in extreme cases, brick, the roofs are trimmed with tiles, and the architraves are made of pine, oak, and alder wood. It is not customary to clad facades - it is better to let the masonry be visible.

Mandatory attributes of a Provencal village house are a terrace or veranda and balconies. Plant decorative grapes, roses, and other climbing plants along the walls. in a few years you will have a real French country house, surrounded by greenery and flowers. Windows can be decorated with wooden shutters. They also play the role of blinds in sunny weather and summer heat.

Another distinguishing feature is the very low foundation. A veranda or porch starts immediately from the courtyard, without steps or steps. It should give the impression that this is a continuation of the palisade behind the partition. The walls can be sheathed with wooden panels and everywhere you can place more flowerpots with flowers.

On our site you can find contacts of construction companies that offer house design services. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".

Decoration of floors, walls, doors, frames

If you want to maintain a full-fledged Provence in the design of your home, and not just follow the general features and rules, the finishing of interior surfaces, doors and windows is very important.

Floor. For residential premises, ideally - unvarnished and unpainted natural board in light brown or brown color. Protein, ebony or mahogany is rare. Please note that parquet is practically not used in Provence. Then it’s better to lay a high-quality laminate that imitates a natural brown board. For domestic premises and bathrooms, large-sized tiles, natural stone are used, as an alternative - porcelain stoneware.

Walls. It is best to plaster them (you can use textured, granular compositions) and paint them with matte paint in pastel shades. In the kitchen, mosaic inserts on the working "apron" look spectacular. Brickwork elements are suitable for the living room and bedrooms. As for the wallpaper, you can also use them, but then they should be paper, with the effect of antiquity, as if sun-bleached and slightly worn. Drawing - floral and vegetable, it is possible with a thin strip. This wall decoration option is perfect for a girl's bedroom in a romantic style or a nursery. Wood panels to the middle of the wall to match the floor and wall panels in a contrasting color look good in the living room.

See all the secrets of Provence style in the video:

Ceiling. In a real Provencal house, wooden floor beams are visible under the ceiling. If you are building a country house from scratch, then you may well use this technique - you need to warn the builders about your idea in advance. If you are finishing an already finished cottage in the Provence style, then the ceiling, like the walls, is simply plastered and painted. But here it is better not to experiment with color, let it remain white.

Entrance doors and window frames must be made of wood. The main doors of the house are massive, with forged elements, on large hinges. But interior ones can be lighter, with stained glass or glass inserts. It is better to choose a double-leaf swing design - do not forget that through the doors, as well as through the windows, as much light as possible should enter the house.

Advice from a designer. What materials are categorically not suitable for this style are plastic and chrome. Try not to use glossy paints and give up fashionable stretch ceilings today, vinyl and non-woven wallpaper.

Photo of a Provence-style living room in the interior of a country house

Furniture and interior items in Provence style

Provence in the interior of a country house is, first of all, rare, but very beautiful, elegant furniture in a special rustic style. Let us consider in more detail what is possible and what absolutely cannot be put in the rooms of your French house.

Permitted:

Simple, antique furniture made of unvarnished wood in all shades, with carvings and no sharp corners.

Lightweight wicker rattan furniture.

Beds, sofas, chairs and armchairs with wrought iron backs or armrests. Do not rub the iron to a shine - let it remain matte. You can create such an effect artificially - this is called patina.

Pillows, capes and bedspreads on furniture made of natural fabrics, plain, striped, with floral patterns, embroidery, lace.

A variety of chests of drawers, sideboards, slides and chests in vintage style. A restored grandmother's dowry from the attic is quite suitable.

See the design of a city apartment in the style of Provence:

Can not use:

Modern typefaces with clear geometric shapes.

Avant-garde multifunctional furniture.

Interior items made of glass, chrome-plated steel and plastic.

Furniture in flashy, ultra-bright colors.

It is important not only to choose the right furniture, but also to arrange it correctly. Provence does not accept symmetry. The atmosphere should be absolutely homely and relaxed, slightly casual. This is a great solution for "forgets" who always throw unfolded blankets, open books, a mug of tea or mulled wine on the sofa.

Provence style bedroom

Selection of curtains and curtains, other textiles

Textiles in the interior of the French southern country is a very important point. The inhabitants of Provence do not like curtains, usually they are limited to light curtains. Tulle, organza, cambric, chiffon are used, it is possible with embroidery or printed pattern.

If you can’t do without thicker curtains, then choose the simplest styles without a lot of draperies, “ties” and other weighting decor. Recommended fabrics - chintz, linen, taffeta, cotton. Curtains can be "on the floor", as a rule, they cover the entire window opening, and in the daytime they are draped with tie-down ribbons. The color should not match the color of the walls and ceiling. If you really need curtains on the windows, then let them be in a contrasting color - pistachio, olive, apricot or terracotta, with a small or large floral pattern.

Textiles and curtains - decor in Provence style

Colors and combination

About colors and shades have already been mentioned above. All of them should be light, pastel, as if powdered with dust or burnt out in the sun. It is not necessary to combine many different shades in one room. It is better to use white or milky as a base and complement it with different shades of brown, olive or gray-blue.

A very beautiful interior of a Provence-style house is created if white and lilac are used as base colors for decoration. Let the walls be painted in a light shade, you need to pick up the same furniture. And in various tones of lavender - from powdery lilac to rich purple - you can design textiles and decorative elements.

Kitchen combined with living room in Provence style

Lighting

The natural light issue is clear. What lighting fixtures to choose for artificial lighting:

Floor lamps and table lamps. There are not many of them in this style. Choose appliances with delicate, carved legs, textile lampshades with floral or striped prints and fringes. In the kitchen or on the terrace, lamps with wicker lampshades look very impressive. You can combine fabric and rattan. Better yet, make your own lamp.

Chandeliers and sconces. Heavy chandeliers on a few wrought iron light bulbs look very beautiful, rich and in accordance with the style. Usually they imitate candlesticks. The same sconces for one or two lamps can be hung on the walls.

Candlesticks. They can also be forged, porcelain, ceramic, in pots-stands - such decor will make any room cozier and more colorful.

At the front door, on the balconies and on the terrace, you can hang lanterns in forged braid. What should absolutely not be: spot and LED lighting.

Provence style in bedroom lighting

The highlight of the bathroom in this style is the presence of a window opening. Let the window be small and the view from it will open on Russian fields, and not on French vineyards. Still, it should be. Another important detail in the design of the bathroom is a bathtub with legs, installed not against the wall, but in the center. It is quite appropriate to put a pouffe or a small rattan chair, a wicker laundry basket next to it. Walls and floors are finished with matte or glossy tiles with floral patterns or nautical themes.

Provence is the style that even in the bathroom involves vases and planters with flowers. And here you can also install a beautiful forged candlestick and a large mirror in an old, patinated frame. About what colors to choose, it was said above.

Photo examples of houses and rooms in the style of Provence

Tiles, shutters, high windows, an abundance of greenery and a paved entrance to the house - all these are attributes of the Provence style in the exterior design of the house.

Kitchen in the style of Provence in the country

It is very good if it is possible to equip a fireplace in the kitchen or in the living room.

Interior of a modern house in Provence style

Interior of a large Provence style house

Provence style balcony

Decor and floral compositions are of great importance in the design of a summer house or a house in the Provence style.

Conclusion

The biggest advantage of the Provence style is its eternity. You begin to decorate a dwelling in it immediately after construction, and continue throughout your life, adding new and new details. Another embroidered napkin for the kitchen, a ceramic cup brought from a trip, a black and white photograph in a handmade frame on the living room wall, a mosaic lamp presented for the anniversary or an orange tree in a tub on the veranda - all this is the very attractive and charming Provence where we We will definitely go again next year.

Gone are the days when renovating a room consisted of re-gluing the wallpaper and replacing the flooring. Today, every owner strives to create an unusual and cozy atmosphere in his house or apartment, which will emphasize the individual interests of the owner himself.

All people decorate their homes in different ways and select finishing materials for the hearth. Many owners prefer minimalist loft or modern design styles, while others, on the contrary, want to create a cozy romantic corner from the room, decorating the walls in the style « Provence" .

The history of the origin of the style and its features

Provence is a region in France

Interior style "Provence" helps many people to find harmony with nature, enjoy small everyday events and just live with an open mind.

The name of this type of design is borrowed from a colorful province-region in France.

The traditions of the region, its color and fertility - everything has been displayed on the home interior of local residents since ancient times. Starting from the middle of the 17th century, wealthy gentlemen of France began to build mansions in the provinces.

The style is characterized by provincial simplicity and comfort.

Moving away from the luxury and noise of big cities, wealthy people began to design their homes simply in accordance with the rural flavor, but at the same time adding some features of French elegance and aristocratic habits. Thus, one of the most popular options for arranging home interiors appeared.

The use of a new style in the arrangement of their homes among aristocrats was quickly picked up by artists, displaying some of its fragments in their paintings.

And today, using the Provence style, professional designers are trying to harmoniously introduce elements of the interiors of neat French rural houses, combining them with luxurious products, fragments or objects.

The uniqueness of this style is the ability to create an excellent interior of a room or walls in the Provence style without high costs, using old furniture, outdated paintings and figurines. Even old wallpapers that have lain for many years in rolls in the attic or in the pantry will go well with wood products or clinker tiles.

Distinctive features of Provence style

Pastel colors are the main distinguishing feature Pay attention to the presence of forged elements

Often "Provence" is confused with the style of decorating "country. Despite the fact that both include elements of the interiors of rural houses, they have the following significant differences:

• when decorating the interior of a room in the Provence style, it is necessary to use pastel, blurry and muted color shades; it never uses bright and contrasting tones;
• when using Provence, wall decoration is often done with whitewash, on which paintings can be applied or placed;
• this style is characterized by the use of a large number of fabric products with ornaments applied to them in the form of various flower bouquets and flower arrangements;
• the interior with the use of Provence is distinguished by the use of a large number of different elements of metal forging and decorative wooden parts;
• this style is characterized by the minimalism of wall decorations and various fragmentary inserts, since Provence is the southern region of France, where it is hot and warm almost all year round, and by creating white walls, people visually “cooled” their premises;
• for the Provence style, a characteristic feature is the use of various household items or large vegetable crops in the wall area or corners;
• Another distinctive feature of the French style of interior design is large windows and stained-glass doors (installed on the balcony exit).

You can see the most popular combinations of color shades used in the Provence style in the diagram below.

It is not always possible to take into account all the features and nuances of this style when decorating and finishing your home on your own. An experienced designer can always find flaws. The main thing is to be imbued with fantasy and memories of rural landscapes and interiors when creating an interior. You can watch videos and read literature about the Provence region to stock up on inspiration to create a cozy family hearth.

Whitewashing - the most characteristic way of finishing walls

As mentioned above, whitewashing is often used to finish rooms made in the Provence style. It is applied most often on a plastered surface, which does not have to be even.

Several centuries ago, even in French villages, it was problematic to create an even plaster layer, since there were no modern devices for this, but this coating can give a certain flavor to the room.

Modern masters, creating rough walls (as conceived by designers), often specially in some areas apply a thin layer of mortar on a block or brick surface, this is done to give relief to the coating. For more information on how to create an interior in this cozy style, see this video:

It is more convenient to paint walls with a water-based emulsion

Many Provence-style interior decorators will use modern materials, moving away from traditional methods of creating decor, which is why walls in residential areas are often painted with water-based paint rather than whitewash. It is much easier to apply texture inserts to the paint or to paint the walls with some kind of “floral” pattern.

In addition to rough plastering of walls in Provence, brick or tile fragments are introduced, and walls are sheathed with wooden products (lining, imitation of timber) or an ordinary planed board. For designer tips on how to create this style, see this video:

If you decide to create the interior of a room, attic, house or apartment, namely in the style of the “French village”, and not Russian or American, then all the wooden elements in the room, the boards that can be used to finish the walls, should be painted with white paint, and not with impregnations for wood (the relief of the material should not be visible).

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Provence style

I present to your attention our attempt to understand what is provence style or Provencal style. For the analysis, information was used not from encyclopedias and hackneyed sites, but from forums from Russian-speaking people living in France. Before collecting information, our knowledge of the Provence style ended with light-colored wooden furniture and lavender, lavender, lavender again.

Well, let's start collecting our picture called Provence style design from puzzles. The puzzles will be decorative elements, wall painting, floor tiles, curtains, furniture. We will especially dwell on the theme of Provence-style cuisine.

Provence style colors

Colors that are typical for interior in Provence style, these are, first of all, fresh and bright colors that create a cheerful mood. There are only two main colors - this is the color of saffron, that is, the orange-yellow and blue color of lavender, which, according to stories, grows in abundance in Provence.

Important in Provence style ( provence style) the combination of neutral colors such as gray, white, beige, mustard, rust color with bright Provencal colors such as yellow, orange, olive, lavender, cobalt blue, red.

Provence furniture

Provence style home furniture mostly wooden tinted, possibly with patina, garden furniture - iron, forged. The latest trend in Provence style is that garden furniture is moving inside the house.

Typical furniture is a sofa, as if consisting of two or three chairs with wicker armrests and seats.

The color of Provence furniture can be pastel with an additional color finish, the furniture itself is modest, but painted in the form of flowers and fruits. Sprigs of lavender, spikelets, sunflowers, branches of an olive tree are often drawn on the facades of furniture.

To give Provence style furniture, it is necessary to nail the slats on smooth facades without relief, paint the furniture with light paint, and all the protruding parts of the doors with paint darker than the main background.

To store linen in the houses of the French countryside, large wardrobes with glazed doors are used, on the inside of which a curtain can be pulled. A strip of lace is attached to the edge of the shelf, and, of course, bags of lavender are placed, which repels moths with its smell.

Provence style fabrics

Provence style fabric with characteristic patterns of olive tree branches, bouquets and bouquets of lavender, baskets with lavenders, do not forget about poppies. On the beds and sofas, even on the tables covered with buti.

Provencal fabrics are durable, do not fade, almost do not wrinkle, rich colors. Use these fabrics for sewing napkins, pillows, curtains. Two layers of cotton, batting between them, are stitched with a peculiar pattern by hand or on a typewriter - this sewing technique is called Pique de Marseille or Marseille stitch.

How can you determine that the fabric is in the Provence style: the symbols of Provence are made on it in the form of spikelets, olives, lavender, sunflowers, fabric, both with a geometric pattern and a floral one, colors are both pastel and bright.

Bedspreads booty

You can’t do without booty in creating Provence in the interior. Provencal booties are quilted bedspreads.

Buti embroidery consisted in quilting individual elements of the ornament, stuffing them with special threads. As a result, the ornament acquired relief. Tablecloths, bedspreads, napkins made using the buti technique are durable, do not require ironing, are not easily soiled, and keep their shape well.

Walls in the interior in Provence style

Walls in the interior of a house in a Provence village always white, that is, whitewashed or colored, there is a lot of colored clay in Provence. Walls can be lavender, yellow, terracotta and no wallpaper or wooden walls. The painting of the walls is uneven, stained, as if painted by an inexperienced person.

Curtains in the interior in Provence style

Fabrics for curtains in Provence style are natural - linen, cotton and organdy (very thin cotton). Curtains in the kitchen, above all simple. For example, it can be lace curtains up to the middle of the Bistro style window. Such curtains are also called short curtains, because they are hung on a cornice or string, which can be at any window height, more often in the middle. Often the upper part of the window is left open, but sometimes it is decorated with a lambrequin (upper part), which is made of the same fabric.

Provence style ceiling

There are wooden beams on the ceiling, which are either painted, or whitewashed, or even left in their natural color.

Provence style floor

The floor is usually tiled with burnt red clay. The tile is square or rectangular, less often hexagonal. Tiles are small.

Wicker baskets in the kitchen for vegetables and fruits, for storing linen in cabinets. The earthenware is brown and unglazed.

An important detail is the lamps on high legs. Such lamps are installed in the living room, and in the hallway, and in the corridor on the console, dressers.

An unusually light mood creates Provence in the interior of an apartment or house. The style is filled with the atmosphere of French country houses, which give incredible peace and unity with nature. The use of the Provence direction in the decoration of a city apartment will allow you to abstract from the hectic life of the metropolis and enjoy the feeling of peace. Provence echoes country and retro style, but has its own special charm.

Distinctive style features

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 into the interior of the house.

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

The photo shows a Provence-style bedroom with a floral pattern on the wallpaper and aged wood furniture.

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 the Provence style is done in light pastel colors. The atmosphere is filled with fresh air and conveys the expanse of the sea coast.

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

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

Photo in the interior of the rooms in the 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 in favor of wood, parquet with wood imitation and tiles.

In the photo, Provence is a kitchen interior with a bar counter in bright colors.

The kitchen set and the rest of the furniture is made of wood in light shades. The kitchen set will complement the apron made of tiles or brickwork.

The dining room will harmoniously accommodate a cupboard with glass doors; ceramic and earthenware dishes can be placed 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 the interior of the bedroom is the bed, it can be made of solid wood or have a wrought iron frame. Forging can have both a simple geometric shape and an unusual vegetative bend.

The bedroom looks harmonious with an abundance of fabrics, pillows and accessories. Dense material is successfully combined 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 comfort. The walls are finished with plaster or careless brickwork, painted white, the floors are covered with parquet, stone or bleached wood. The ceiling can be decorated with wooden beams or stucco.

Clay or glass vases filled with flowers, ceramic and porcelain figurines are used as decor in the interior, a variety of pillows fill the sofa. The main accent of the hall will be a false fireplace near one of the walls, it can be made in the color of the walls or in a classic white shade for Provence.

On the picture

Children's

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

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

Bathroom and toilet

The decoration of the bathroom and toilet in the Provence style is traditionally done in light colors. Tiles can be plain or with a light floral pattern. The tile with the effect of antiquity and scuffs also looks harmonious. A useful function in the interior of the bathroom is performed by wicker baskets and forged shelves.

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 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 spacious 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 finishing technique as the wardrobe.

Cabinet

The walls and ceiling of the Provence-style office can be finished with wood or plaster. Furniture forged or 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. The bleached wood finish will add even more light. Roman blinds or roller blinds are used to control daylight. As furniture, you can use a couple of small chairs 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 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-fledged fireplace, which will become a source of comfort in the hall. Finishing the fireplace is done with masonry or plastered. Over time, scuffs and cracks will only emphasize the style features.

The ceiling will be decorated with wooden beams. The staircase is made of wood, railings and partitions can be forged or also wooden.

Wooden houses have a special chic, the atmosphere is saturated 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 a set of natural wood look harmoniously 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 Provence-style wooden house.

Finishing Features

Walls

Rough plaster and brick are considered classic finishes, 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 wallpapers 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 nursery 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 the tiled kitchen, the floor will be decorated with a carpet with a short pile.

Ceiling

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

In the photo in the interior of the living room, wooden beams were used to finish the ceiling.

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. Windows will be decorated with tulle air curtains with tiebacks or short Roman blinds.

Furniture selection

All furniture in the interior has a touch of French lightness; there are no massive and rough forms in it.

• Provence furniture is made of natural wood;
• The sofa will be decorated with a cover with a floral or floral pattern;
• Armchairs 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 wrought iron frame;
• A vintage wardrobe or chest of drawers can be decorated with 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 are mainly used, such as linen, cotton, chintz. The windows will be decorated with curtains of a simple cut, tiebacks, ruffles, bows will be an addition. The coloring can be monophonic or with the image of flower buds.

In the photo, floral curtains were used to decorate the windows in the bedroom.

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 an apartment and has its main features. Various ideas for decorating furniture and accessories will help support the overall Provence interior theme.

• There are many fresh flowers in the Provence interior;
• Lavender is 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 a clockwork;

• The interior will be decorated with family photos in unusual frames;
• Mirrors are framed with a wrought iron or wooden frame;

• Suitcases and chests perform not only a decorative function in the interior of the room, but also give 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,

• Pictures, 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 the Provence-style bathroom and nursery, a wicker basket looks harmonious, which can be used for linen and toys.

Lighting

Chandeliers can be in the form of a chandelier or with a fabric lampshade. Small lamps with a lampshade are placed on the bedside tables; they can be decorated with fringe and ruffles.

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

In the photo on the left is the original table lamp with aged drawers.

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

Features of the design of a small apartment

In the conditions of compact city apartments, it is worth focusing on the finishing material during repairs, 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, a miniature bar counter will play the role of a dining table;
• Ceiling beams will help to visually zone the space in the studio apartment;
• In typical Khrushchev houses, the decoration is done mainly in white;
• Windows will be decorated with simple curtains to the floor or short Roman blinds;
• A bed with a wrought iron frame saves space.

Photo gallery

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