The French Provence style is very southern and very family style. In the interior, it implies the presence of antiques, reminiscent of “the good old days”. A distinctive feature of Provence style interior design is its focus on the sunny weather of rural life in southern France.
The main elements of the French Provence style.
- Light walls and the entire interior as a whole.
- Decor for walls, floors, furniture with effect “semi-antique”.
- Ceramic tiles with a simple pattern are used for wall or floor cladding.
- Wall decoration “under a brick” or “natural stone”.
- Pastel tones in wall colors.
- Mandatory use of natural materials with a natural structure, stone, wood.
- Wall decoration with wood and fabric elements.
- Forged furniture or decor elements.
- Simple wood furniture.
- Ceiling wood beams.
- The height of the dressers of tables and cabinets is below average.
In interior design in Provence style, the following range of colors is most often used: a lot of white, light cream, sand, discreet lavender, muted indigo, terracotta, light gray. For all colors, moderate colors, as if burnt out in the sun, are chosen. The most recognizable color combinations of the French Provence style are white, indigo and lavender. An important feature of this cozy style is the complete absence of dark and flashy colors..
For a real cozy family nest in any country of the world, there are usually many lovely owners, various figurines, souvenirs, dolls and other little things that connect generations with invisible threads. Provence style interior design is necessarily filled with a whole set of souvenirs.
A feature of the selection of such accessories is the need to choose simple but charming items for the interior. What you can choose from:
- Terracotta ceramics, chamotte (a type of clay) of a simplified form.
- Pots, iron or ceramic with delicate ribbons, filled with lavender or spices.
- Small ceramic panels with painting.
- Pictures of animals, flowers, landscapes in simple wooden frames, small to medium size.
- Forged wall decoration accessories.
- Wicker elements in furniture.
- Furniture with floral painting or decoupage.
- Caskets and bags made of cotton or linen.
- Openwork lace and tulle.
- Handmade bedspreads.
- DIY knitted rugs.
The list can be continued for quite a long time, as already mentioned, the French Provence style consists of many decorative elements, as if accumulated by not a single generation. The simplicity of the style is very deceiving, creating the atmosphere of the south of France requires quite serious preparation and not only knowledge, but also great taste, haste and harshness is not inherent in it, therefore, the interior should be created calmly, measuredly, without rushing.
Provence design photo: living room.
Provence design photo: kitchen.
Provence design photo: bedroom.
Provence design photo: children’s room.
Provence style in the interior of a children’s room for a newborn girl.
Provence design photo: bathroom.
