Provence style mirrors

In the interior, made in the Provence style, all items are harmoniously combined with each other and complement each other. Any detail that does not correspond to the general concept of this unique style will discord with the environment, upset its harmony and balance. Even mirrors in such interiors should emphasize the characteristic features inherent in this style.

A Provence style mirror should display in every detail the key features inherent exclusively in this direction. Designers include the following features:

• simple geometric shapes;
• the presence of patinated (artificially aged) materials;
• hand-painted or artistic carving in the decor;
• the use of stucco or forged items.

It becomes clear that Provence style mirrors have a simple and somewhat old-fashioned design. Their frame (base) is usually made of wood or metal. Their form of construction can resemble paintings enclosed in a baguette, or window frames.

Modern materials, intricate and catchy decor are never used in the decoration of such mirrors.

In interiors for this style, the use of a large number of mirrors is encouraged. They can be of a wide variety of configurations and sizes. Basically, mirrors differ from each other in two ways: their location in the room and their shape. Consider what types of this interior element are.

When arranging the interior in the Provence style, it is allowed to use all known types of mirrors:

• wall-mounted;
• floor;
• tabletop.

Wall mirrors are usually used to decorate living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Such products are often equipped with a light wooden frame, reminiscent of the framing of a painting.

Floor models are most often placed in bedrooms, hallways, offices. The frame of such models is usually made of metal, which ensures the stability of the structure.

Tabletop models of Provence-style mirrors have a compact size, a simple geometric shape. They are located on pedestals in hallways, dressing tables and dressers in bedrooms.

In Provence-style interiors, designers like to use mirrors that have a simple geometric shape - rectangular, round or oval. Models made in the form of an arched window deserve special attention. Often, these mirrors are equipped with hinged or sliding wooden shutters.

The appearance of Provence-style mirrors should fully match the design of the rest of the interior items. So, if furniture made of artificially aged wood of a light tone is used in the arrangement of the room, then a mirror with a frame of the same texture and shade can be the best addition to it. For rooms in which furniture with an ornate metal frame is located, it is better to purchase mirrors decorated with forging elements.

When choosing a Provence style mirror, you should take into account the dimensions of the room in which it is supposed to be located. For spacious bedrooms, hallways and offices, massive floor models are optimal. For small rooms, it is better to purchase practical wall models that do not take up much space.

When buying a mirror in a wooden frame, it should be borne in mind that visually the frame of the structure may have an aged look. However, the structure itself should not be worn out or fragile.

Besides, it should be understood that vertically elongated mirrors visually increase the height of the ceilings in the room. But structures with a horizontally elongated shape, on the contrary, visually expand the space of small narrow rooms.

The use of artificially aged wood is one of the distinctive features of the Provence style. In this case, the wooden frame of the floor mirror is organically combined in color and texture with an elegant dressing table. Attention should be paid to the peculiarities of the location of the structure in the room (near the window). This placement option allows you to fill the room with light, visually making it more spacious.

A mirror with a white frame in the form of a window with hinged shutters can become an excellent functional addition to the light dressing table located in the bedroom. The presence of side flaps in this model provides not only the best view, but also additional structural stability.

An elegant dressing table with carved legs will organically complement a simple rectangular mirror in a wide wooden frame of the same color. The original design detail of this model is the ornate frame decor, imitating stucco molding. The vertically elongated design provides excellent visibility for both seated and standing people.

A floor mirror in an oval white frame will organically fit into the interior of a room with low ceilings. And although the frame of the structure is made of metal, this model looks very elegant. This became possible thanks to the thin (but rather stable) legs, as well as the original decor in the form of a small bird figurine.

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