Born in France, this interior style fascinated everyone: today he is not indifferent.

Naturalness, simplicity, old world charm: all this reflected the style of Provence. The popularity of this interior design grew very rapidly, especially among Bohemians (artists, writers), and in the 19th century it spread throughout Europe. Today, the decoration of a French country house is very popular around the world for its comfort, convenience, sense of peace and relaxation.

Key features

• Vivid harmony with nature, simple lines, clean colors, natural materials.
• Dominated by soft colors, worn, aged, worn furniture, finishing materials.
• The room walls look rough, uneven.
• Lots of rustic accessories, decoration elements.
• Many floral motifs inside.

The interior design of Provence is light, bright and very sincere, imaginatively filled with the scent of the sun, sea air, lavender and natural colors. Homes reminiscent of southern France will always be a little rustic, furnished with a variety of little details, blooming flowers that stand out in pastel colors.

Colors and patterns. The Provencal style is characterized by light and soft colors such as white, brown, cream, milk, coffee, lavender, green, combined with rich yellow, orange and blue. Faded and faded tone accents are almost necessary. Not only inside this style there are many floral motifs and various patterns: floristic elements are also used outside, for example, to decorate the facade of the house.

Floors, walls and ceilings.. Provencal-style homes generally have light wood or tile floors, usually in brown or terracotta tones. Room walls should look rough, uneven, to create the impression of a rural setting. For this reason, the simplest plaster or natural bricks, possibly painted white, are often chosen. In the kitchen and bathroom, both the walls and the floor are generally tiled in various light tones or with natural stone. House ceilings should also be very simple: white is the most common and always the correct solution. Light colored wooden beams will also provide added comfort.

Doors and windows. Room doors are usually made of aged white wood. You can easily create the desired effect yourself: without varnishing, painting them white, applying a special aging material to the surface and, if desired, decorating with floral motifs. In such an interior, the window frames are also white. If you have the chance and want to echo the spirit of southern France even more strongly, install blinds.

Piece of furniture. The most suitable for this interior style are elegant, elegant and light furniture, whose essential accent is the impression of antiquity, wear and tear. Cupboards, cupboards, tables, trunks, benches, massive dining tables – all must be erased, with cracks, noticeable strokes of paint. The Provencal style does not stand out for its elegance, austerity, obviously refined, without the use of chrome or nickel elements; enough natural wood, aged metal decorations and a little glass. Upholstered furniture should be chosen with upholstery with vertical lines or floral patterns. Also suitable items: rocking chairs, wicker furniture. The most common furniture in the Provencal interior is a variety of sections, drawers with drawers, raised cabinets, shelves, massive dining tables, large and wide beds, benches, all of which will generally be wooden, decorated with metal details .

Decor. The Provencal-style interior is one of the most diverse accessories. In a house equipped in this way, there will never be a shortage of vases, vases, bowls, chandeliers, storage baskets, decorative trays, various boxes, tangled aged metal parts, wall clocks, paintings, framed mirrors, chandeliers, floor lamps and other decorative details. Textile elements are also very important: upholstered furniture, light and light curtains, linen or cotton, quilted or flat blankets, floral pillows, lace napkins, tablecloths, ruffles and again ruffles. Finally, various surfaces can be decorated with ceramic or porcelain figures, and the walls can be decorated with paintings such as fields of sea or lavender.

flowers. The interior of Provence is rich in a variety of floral motifs, from woven textile details or flower-decorated ceramic dishes to royal plants. Houses of this style should be rich in potted flowers, possible compositions of dried plants, and the massive dining table will almost always be decorated with a bouquet of cut flowers.