Provence style in interior design: basic rules and interior examples.

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 coziness of a country house. Description of some features characteristic of the style will help to bring an atmosphere of French lightness to the interior of the house.

• Use of natural materials in the interior;
• 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;
• Wrought iron furniture and decor;
• The apartment is filled with fresh flowers and floral patterns.

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

Color scheme of the style

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

The main colors for interior design: cream, white, light turquoise, lilac, soft green, lavender, pink and blue.

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

Photos in the interior of 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 imitation wood and tiles.

The photo shows a Provence kitchen interior with a bar counter in light colors.

The kitchen set and other furniture are made of wood in light shades. The kitchen set will be complemented by an apron made of tiles or brickwork.

A buffet cabinet with glass doors will harmoniously fit into the dining room; you can display ceramic and clay dishes 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 bedroom interior is the bed, it can be made of solid wood or have a forged frame. Forging can have both a simple geometric shape and an unusual floral curve.

The abundance of fabrics, pillows and accessories looks harmonious in the bedroom. The 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 living room in the Provence style 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.

Clay or glass vases filled with flowers, ceramic and porcelain figurines are used as decor in the interior, the sofa is filled with various pillows. 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 in the classic Provence white shade.

In the photo, the walls in the living room are decorated with decorative plaster and brickwork.

Children’s room

The walls of the children’s room will be decorated with wallpaper in a flower pattern or a light check. Light furniture can be finished using decoupage or craquelure techniques. A variety of decorative Provence accessories look harmonious in the interior of a child’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

The decoration of the bathroom and toilet in the Provence style is traditionally done in light colors. The tiles can be plain or with a light floral pattern. Tiles with an antique and scuffed effect also look harmonious. Wicker baskets and wrought iron shelves perform a useful function in the bathroom interior.

The photo shows a bathroom interior in the Provence style 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 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 finishing technique as the wardrobe.

Study

The walls and ceiling of the study in the Provence style can be finished with wood or plaster. The 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

A balcony in the Provence style 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 a 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 use.

The area of a spacious house allows you to install a full-fledged fireplace, which will become a source of coziness in the hall. The fireplace is finished with stonework or plastered. Over time, scuffs and cracks will only emphasize the features of the style.

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

Wooden houses have a special chic, the atmosphere is imbued with rustic warmth. Such houses have several cozy corners for privacy, for example, attics and verandas. They do not require careful finishing, small cracks and chips in wooden floors and furniture add coziness 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 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 the Provence style.

Photos of apartments in the Provence style

The Provence style in the interior of the apartment is distinguished by lightness, coziness, delicate pastel tones, ease and simplicity of the French village.

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

Characteristic features of Provence in a small European two-room apartment are the color palette (light green and beige shades), aged furniture, light wooden beams in the kitchen, floral patterns on the furniture upholstery, wallpaper, textiles and tiles in the bathroom.

Design project studio apartments 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 layout, which is typical for French country. The decorative accents are 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 was to the liking of the customers, was emphasized with the help of light furniture with glass inserts in the kitchen, a solid wood bed with forged elements, wallpaper and curtains with a floral pattern in the bedroom, as well as lace and knitted textiles.

Finishing features

Walls

Rough plaster and brick are considered classic finishing materials; 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. 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 coloring can be monochromatic or with a discreet pattern. Also, in a kitchen with tiled flooring, a short-pile carpet will decorate the floor.

Ceiling

In a small apartment, the ceiling can be finished with 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 a spacious hall of a 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 grabs or short Roman blinds.

Choice of furniture

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

• Provence furniture is made of natural wood;
• The sofa will be decorated with a cover with a plant or floral pattern;
• The armchairs have upholstery made of fabric in light colors;
• The recreation area will be complemented by a low coffee table;
• The dining table is made of solid wood, the chairs will be 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 decoupage technique to give it an antique effect;
• Wrought iron shelves and multi-tiered racks painted in a light shade.

Textiles

Provence style interiors mainly use natural fabrics, such as such as linen, cotton, chintz. The windows will be decorated with simple-cut curtains, complemented by grabs, ruffles, bows. The coloring can be plain or with a picture of flower buds.

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

The pillows can echo the curtains or be made of 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 basic features. Various ideas for decorating furniture and accessories will help to support the overall theme of the Provence interior.

• The Provence interior has a lot of fresh flowers;
• Lavender is a plant directly associated with the style;
• Wall clocks do not have a complex shape, as a rule, it is a round or square base and a clock mechanism;

• The interior will be decorated with family photos in unusual frames;
• Mirrors are framed with forged or wooden frames;

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

The photo shows an aged suitcase with a floral pattern, decorated using 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, a wall in blue tones is decorated with a panel with images of birds and flowers.

• The windowsills of the living room and kitchen are decorated with clay pots, vases and bird cages,
• A wicker basket, which can be used for linen and toys, looks harmonious in the interior of the bathroom and children’s room in the Provence style.

Lighting

Chandeliers can be in the form of a candelabra 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 mark the recreation area, the frame for the floor lamp can be of a simple straight shape or have an unusual carved relief.

The photo on the left shows an original table lamp with aged drawers.

Ceiling lamps will separate the cooking area from the living room or dining room. Lighting fixtures 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 worth focusing on the finishing material when renovation, without overloading the interior with decorative elements.

• Simple flat walls and ceiling;
• Patterned wallpaper 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 a studio apartment;
• In typical Khrushchev-era buildings, the decoration is done mainly in white tones;
• The windows will be decorated with simple floor-length curtains or short Roman blinds;
• A bed with a wrought-iron frame saves space.