Wallpaper in the style of Provence in the interior

To create a light atmosphere in the house, you should turn to the French interior design direction Provence. Wallpaper in this design is distinguished by discreet colors and floral ornaments - this combination brings notes of warmth and comfort to the living room, creates a romantic mood.

In the classical version, wallpapers are not used for the design of Provencal interiors - they are characteristic of the country direction, which is close to it in terms of the theme. In the Provence style, preference is given to cladding with wooden panels, textured plaster, as well as painting. However, in recent years, designers have begun to deviate from established traditions and paste over the walls with vintage wallpaper that matches the stylistic entourage.

To make the right choice of wallpaper, you need to dwell on the features of this rustic style.

The direction became widespread in the south of France in the province of the same name. Residents of Provence, when arranging their homes, tried to convey the beauty of the nature of their land as much as possible: azure sky, warm sun, lavender fields receding into the distance, tart air and hot earth. At the same time, even the simplest rural dwellings were not alien to the luxury and sophistication typical of France.

Provence combines sensuality and romance with a natural atmosphere. This style is characterized by the use of floral patterns, pleasant textures, natural colors, as well as all kinds of combinations of natural materials when decorating a room. The colors are dominated by sunny and spring undertones, but the main place is given to snow-white colors, slightly seasoned with tints of yellow, lilac, blue and terracotta colors. All tones must be slightly muted.

An abundance of floral ornaments is considered the hallmark of the style. - they are present in almost all finishing materials without exception. A Provence style room should look like it is filled with light. That is why, in addition to themed wallpaper, they use thin flowing tulle on the windows, porcelain figurines and an abundance of textiles, and preference is also given to simple, artificially aged furniture.

Wallpaper in the style of Provence is made from plain paper, vinyl or non-woven fabric, fabric canvases are in wide demand.

Light acrylic spraying is traditionally applied to the surface of ordinary paper wallpaper, thereby increasing the operational properties of the material... Paper is made from cellulose fibers, therefore, it can be classified as environmentally friendly materials. Such wall coverings "breathe", they are durable and water-resistant, do not fade under the influence of ultraviolet rays.

Non-woven wallpaper is most often purchased as a base for coloring. The material has a wide range of textures that can imitate plaster, wood and other natural surfaces. Non-woven coatings easily adhere to the wall, masking its minor defects.The products are characterized by resistance to wear, abrasion and moisture.

The popularity of vinyl wallpaper is due to a wide selection of shading solutions and relief. In the Provence style, imitations of plaster or natural stone are in demand, this allows them to be advantageously combined with other cladding options.

Textile wallpapers are made of felt, silk, linen and jute. Such products are distinguished by the maximum operational period and exceptional resistance to fading under the influence of sunlight.

Most often, Provence style wallpapers are used that imitate textured plaster. This option is optimal for rooms filled with all kinds of cornices, moldings and bulky furniture - wallpaper in them serves as a neutral background. Embossed canvases make the atmosphere in the living space much more comfortable.

The conformity of wallpaper with a rustic design is determined by several criteria. First of all, this is the color of the selected canvases. Walls in Provencal décor should have slightly muted natural tones. Most often, designers resort to terracotta, pink, sand, yellow, olive, as well as turquoise, mint and light chocolate shades. - these are the colors that are characteristic of the nature of France.

Rooms must be light and discreet. The ideal solution would be a combination of cold and warm shades. It favorably emphasizes the spirit of Provence with a tandem of cold blue or white with warm patterns of yellow or orange. This combination is associated with the contrast of hot sunlight and the coolness of the sea breeze.

In Provencal interiors, shine of gold and silvery shades should be avoided. - it attracts excessive attention and gives the room an overly vulgar look. Such decoration speaks of wealth and luxury, which is atypical for a rural style.

Wallpaper theme can be floral. Natural notes in the form of floral and other floral ornaments are required here, symbolizing a special romantic atmosphere. Wallpaper with small roses of delicate shades scattered on a snow-white canvas is very popular - such a print emphasizes the romanticism of Provence and adjusts to a lyrical mood. Small meadow flowers all over the surface look quite impressive, creating an elated mood by their appearance.

The harmonious combination of a floral print and a geometric pattern has the ability to visually adjust the space, making it lighter and more voluminous. For example, you can raise the ceilings by pasting the walls with canvases with vertically arranged strips of different thicknesses. Usually they put one stripe on the wall and surround it with floral canvases.

Aging is considered a characteristic feature of the Provence style. Artificially created spots on the plaster, frayed prints, cracks and even cracked paint are welcome here, it looks harmoniously on the wallpaper like a drawing that has burnt out over time.

Canvases in a small flower fit perfectly into the rural style. Patterns in the form of miniature vignettes, bouquets or individual flowers can be reproduced on the canvas in any arbitrary order. But wallpaper with colorful birds and large burgundy roses will be inappropriate in the Provencal interior.

When buying wallpaper with motifs of Provence, special attention should be paid to such criteria as:

• tint palette;
• ornament;
• texture.

When choosing wallpaper, you must adhere to the basic concept of this direction. The design of the room should look as harmonious as possible in combination with all the other details of the furniture and decor. For a soothing, rustic chic setting, consider purchasing wallpaper based on the recommendations of the designers.

• For the decoration of small rooms, you need to use exclusively light wallpaper. They will visually expand the space and fill it with light.
• Any compositions with bright prints visually compress the room, as if reducing free space.
• In order to visually raise the ceilings, it is better to arrange the lower half of the wall in darker colors than the upper one.
• For a general expansion of the space, it is better to make a choice in favor of coatings with small ornaments. In the absence of bulky furniture, they will look very impressive and 100% fall into style.
• You can lengthen the walls by applying a vertical strip of light shades, and in order to expand the boundaries, use its horizontal placement.
• Provence-style wallpapers are effectively combined with wood panels, white stone and brickwork, and decorative plaster.

Provence is a very gentle style that promotes relaxation and lyricism.

The main motive of the style is naturalness, which is why floral motifs will look harmonious in the living room and in the bedroom. Small roses, sophisticated green twigs with birds and lavender will perfectly emphasize the atmosphere of the south of France.

For the hallway, it is better to give preference to monochromatic textures that imitate natural stone or aged wood. Such wallpapers will be appropriate for the kitchen as well.

Checkered wallpaper and striped products are a good solution.

In recent years, seamless wallpaper in the Provencal style has become more widespread.

You can find out how to choose wallpaper for a Provence style interior from the video below.