Provencal style bathroom design: ideas and inspiration.

Characteristic features of Provence

To recreate a Provence interior you will need:

• Natural finishing materials in the form of wood, ceramics and metal, as well as natural linen and cotton.
• Antique furniture, lace curtains and vintage ceramics.
• Abundance of natural light freely penetrating the room.
• Objects with graceful outlines, figured and rounded edges.
• Handmade decor, wicker baskets and other items made of wicker or rattan.
• Prints with plant motifs, drawings of birds or flowers.
• A palette of blue, olive, green, beige, lavender, pink and other neutral shades.

Choosing bathroom furniture

The main feature of French style furniture is curved and rounded frames with scratches, cracks and abrasions. Often, furniture with an aging effect, painted white, is selected for the bathroom.

The photo shows a bathroom design with a narrow cabinet in the Provence style and a vanity unit under the washbasin, which make up a single set.

For a bathroom in the Provencal style, cabinets with hinged doors and drawers, which are most often located under the sink, are suitable. The interior can be complemented with forged shelves, hanging shelves, a console, hooks or hangers made using decoupage technique.

A spacious bathroom is decorated with wicker chairs in the style of French Provence, and mirrors are framed in elegant figured frames. Cabinets, chests of drawers and shelving units are distinguished by their vintage design, the presence of relief edges, cross frames, grids or porcelain handles.

Plumbing options

When buying sanitary ware and faucets for the bathroom, you should choose items that will fit perfectly into the French style:

• Bathtub. A cast iron or acrylic font on high curved legs with a bronze, brass or nickel finish will do. In a private house, a rounded bathtub can be installed in the center or on a podium, turning the bowl into the main decoration of the decor.
• Toilet. The design of the toilet and bidet is most often matched to the color of the rest of the plumbing. Retro items with tall tanks and a chain are also appropriate in the bathroom interior.
• Mixers. All the mixers in a bathroom designed in the Provencal style should be in harmony with each other and form one model range. Aged taps with large valves and a curved spout will emphasize the provincial theme.
• Sink. Washbasins with rounded corners are suitable. The base can be figured legs, a shelf or a wooden cabinet.

The photo shows a Provence style bathroom with a white washbasin, complemented by a brass mixer tap.

In order not to disturb the harmonious natural atmosphere of Provence, modern appliances (boiler, washing machine) are masked behind cabinet facades, covered with screens or hidden in a niche.

Shower cabins in the Provence style and corner bowls are suitable for a small bathroom in a Khrushchev building.

Color scheme

Various pastel colors are used as background decoration for the bathroom – cold blue and olive, warm beige and sand, neutral gray and pearl. Often the bathroom is decorated in white colors, due to which the details of the decor look much more expressive.

The photo shows a spacious bathroom in the Provence style in cream tones.

The restrained palette in the bathroom creates a magical atmosphere, filling it with soft shades of flowers burnt out by the bright sun and turquoise reflections of the sea waves. Lavender and soft green tones, symbolizing the flower fields in the south of France, help to relax and fill with tranquility.

The photo shows an example of a color combination reminiscent of the sea, sun and summer. A bathroom with a window in the attic in the Provence style is made in sand and sky shades.

Lighting and decor

The Provence style does not accept LEDs: a massive chandelier with an iron base, as well as wall sconces with fabric lampshades or glass lampshades are suitable for the bathroom. A harmonious interior composition can be created using forged lamps, lamps or candelabra.

The photo shows a bathroom interior in the Provence style with an antique chandelier and candelabra on either side of the mirror.

The design of the bathroom in the Provence style is distinguished by accessories that emphasize the aesthetics of the setting: colorful rugs, wicker laundry baskets, linen curtains and paintings depicting nature are used. The interior is complemented by pots with plants, hanging planters with natural or dried flowers, forged hooks and towel holders.

The window is decorated with curtains with a floral print, Roman or roller blinds, as well as wooden blinds. To disguise cabinets without doors, rustic textiles are used.

The photo shows a bathroom with a built-in shelf above the toilet, decorated with decor.

Wicker stands and boxes, plaster or wooden frames for mirrors with an antique effect, stucco decor and small figurines will add coziness to the bathroom in the Provence style.

Ceramic dispensers, soap dishes, porcelain vases with wild flowers, jugs and candles in beautiful candlesticks are placed on the shelves. Fluffy towels or bathrobes hung on hooks, a heated towel rail or compactly folded on shelves will be a functional addition to the bathroom.

Examples of finishing

For facing the walls of the bathroom in the Provence style, choose square tiles with a matte surface, since this direction does not accept shiny glazed tiles. Also appropriate are hog tiles or decorative plaster with roughness and small cracks, through which the brick or stonework is slightly visible.

The ceiling can be decorated with oversized beams, moldings, or use picturesque drawings with marine scenes, flower gardens and various landscapes.

The photo shows tiled walls in a small bathroom in the Provence style.

When recreating the Provence style and choosing finishing materials for the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account its size. Wooden walls or panels with panels reduce the area, while plain light tiles, on the contrary, visually expand the space.

Tiles located on the wall in a symmetrical order can become bright accent spots. The floor is characterized by natural facing in sand shades, tiles imitating wood or mosaics, with the help of which you can lay out a rug with natural patterns or a floor panel.

Photo of a toilet in the Provence style

In the design of the toilet, antique plumbing is appropriate, for example, a toilet equipped with a suspended cistern, or a washbasin equipped with mixer taps. As an accent, choose a mirror in an openwork frame or tiles with a floral print, small bouquets or meadow grass.

The light color scheme of the French country visually expands the area and is therefore perfect for the design of small toilets.

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

Ideas for combined bathrooms

For a small bathroom, a hanging cabinet, a structure under the sink or a shelving unit with shelves will do. In a more spacious room, you can place a dressing table, a bench, a chair, an armchair or a shelving unit. It is important that all pieces of furniture are united by the same type of design and decor, for example, carved elements or a patina coating.

The photo shows the design of a small bathroom, made in a provincial style.

For decorating a combined bathroom in the French Provence style, various containers and jars for soap and cream, decorated with a plant pattern, are suitable. Wallpaper with roses, lavender or cornflowers is appropriate.

The photo shows a bathroom in a romantic Provence style with an accent wall covered with floral tiles.

Bathroom design with a shower cabin

To recreate Provence more convincingly, a shower cabin without a tray should be installed in a modern interior. The design can be equipped with a decorated glass door, an original curtain or a flap with floral patterns. Mosaic tiling looks especially good in a shower cabin, giving the design a more expressive look.

The photo shows the interior of a shower room with a cabin decorated with mosaics.

Using a shower is considered the best option for a small space. The finishing and color scheme of a Provence-style bathroom in a small apartment should contribute to a real increase in area. Plaster, natural stonework or tiles in neutral tones are often chosen for decoration.