We decorate the hallway in the style of "Provence"

Provence is an organic combination of natural motives and elements with the achievements of modern trends. A distinctive feature of the style is the combination of natural materials with technical devices. Provence is ideal for any space, including hallways.

Provence is a rustic style, reproduced in a French interpretation. It is versatile, it has luxury and simplicity, modernity and naturalness. Pastel shades are complemented by wicker furniture, textiles, natural wood.

Designers highlight the following style features:

• Daylight illumination. Provence assumes a large number of windows. However, there are no such possibilities in the hallway. For this, lamps are used - wall, spot, floor. The more lighting fixtures, the better.
• Color spectrum. Only light shades are shown. Lavender, turquoise, blue, dusty rose, delicate light green, beige shades are popular. Dark tones are practically not used.
• Materials for wall decoration are natural. It can be textured plaster, simple staining, wooden lining, rarely - wallpaper and only with floral motives.

• Flooring - wood, parquet, tiles, laminate, carpet.
• Furniture - made of wood, reed, rattan. Options from other materials will stand out from the general style. Combined models with glass and metal inserts will not work.
• Furniture and accessories decor - simple, not pretentious, as if all the parts were transported from a simple country house.
• Design - light, airy, for example, floral print, natural textiles. This creates a romantic and relaxed atmosphere.
• Provence can be combined with other styles - rustic, shabby chic, country. They are consonant and have one ideological orientation. But the elements of high-tech, modern and pop art will not fit into the village motives.

Experts pay attention to a number of positive aspects of the Provence style:

• This is the easiest style to use in practice. Accessories, materials, furniture are easy to find in stores.
• The pleasant color palette has an emotionally calming effect on the psyche. Delicate shades do not irritate the visual receptors, it is pleasant to be in the room, you want to return there as often as possible.
• The use of environmentally friendly materials has a beneficial effect on health and general well-being.

The direction has some disadvantages:

• Due to its popularity, it can seem hackneyed and "pop". But on the other hand, either bedrooms or kitchens are decorated in Provence. A rustic-style hallway will look original and fresh.
• If you get too carried away with decorating, you can end up with a miserable parody of Provence, reminiscent of a pantry in the country. In this regard, it is recommended to be careful with the decoration of the room.

The theater starts from the foyer, and the apartment or house starts from the hallway. The hallway serves two purposes - a functional role and a reflection of the taste of the owners. Therefore, it is important to comfortably and beautifully equip this part of the living space.

One of the main points to look out for is furniture. There are two options for the development of events. The first is the acquisition of new stylized or artificially aged items. The second is the use of furniture with a history that will create the perfect design, imbued with the spirit of the times.Such interior items are sold at flea markets, flea markets. Each option is appropriate and capable of creating an amazing Provencal style interior.

Experts identify the following features of the choice of furniture:

• You need to fill the corridor with furniture wisely, without overloading the space. The number of items is minimal, but everything you need.
• The materials used are wood or metal. Wrought iron furniture should not be evenly stained to create the illusion of antiquity and vintage.
• Furniture shades are light. They are ideal for hallways and corridors. Furniture in sonoma oak looks elegant, discreet, and fits in with the style. Contrasting brown color will warm you with warmth and depth, make the necessary accents.
• The front door is in unison with the main color scheme or in the same palette with other elements.

• On the accessories, there must be no shine and a golden tint, only matte with artificial aging.
• An obligatory attribute of the hallway is a natural wood hanger with metal hooks.
• Instead of a hanger, you can put a wardrobe without a mirror, place an old chest of drawers next to it. It is not necessary that it fulfills its direct function; it can become an accessory that emphasizes the overall style.
• An important element is a mirror. In the Provencal style, the mirror is framed in a metal frame and hung on the wall. A sofa or bench is installed next to the mirror, sitting on which it is convenient to put on shoes.

Provence provides endless possibilities for decorating furniture with your own hands. It will not be difficult to give new life to an old chest of drawers. For this, the surface of the furniture is sanded (using an emery cloth or a grinder), primed with a special compound, then painted in the main color with acrylic paint with a wide brush with careless strokes.

How to paint a dresser using the aging technique, see the next video.

There is a spectrum of colors that are most preferred in Provence:

• The main one is white. This is the base color. For the hallway, it is beneficial, as it visually expands the area of ​​the hallway, fills the room with light and lightness.
• Beige is versatile. It is calm and goes well with any shades.
• Pastel colors - mint, peach, yellow, dusty rose, olive, light brown, lilac, light blue, lavender.
• Green, soft black, red, burnt blue and yellow are the colors for accents, they will refresh the room, give brightness.

Do-it-yourself repairs - even in the country, in an apartment or in a private house, always takes a lot of time, effort, finances.

In order to maintain the general idea of ​​Provence and the country that is close to it, designers distinguish two requirements for the design of hallways in the Provencal style:

• Using only natural materials - wood, stone, textiles.
• The materials should be practical and of high quality, since the entrance hall is a room where people enter in dirty shoes, leave strollers, scooters, bicycles.

Experts advise covering the walls of the hallway and corridor with light-colored plaster, applying it in uneven layers, this will give the appearance of negligence. Less often, the room is decorated with wallpaper, but they should be pastel colors with a laconic, inconspicuous pattern. For example, floral ornaments, a cage, stripes will fit into Provence.

The flooring is wooden parquet. A more suitable replacement is laminate. A prerequisite is the dullness of the coating, any gloss is excluded. Another option is ceramic tiles. It is laid out in the form of patterns.

The third spatial element is the ceiling.It should be the logical conclusion of the tandem of walls and floors. The ceiling can be simply whitewashed, decorated with wood or installed with wooden beams.

The finishing touches are lighting and accessories. Good lighting with correctly placed light sources will emphasize all the charm of the Provencal hallway. Ceiling chandeliers, sconces with wood and metal decor, wall lamps are suitable. A special place in the interior of the hallway in the spirit of France is occupied by accessories. Vintage items are used, modern items are artificially aged.

To create coziness, the hallway is filled with lots of cute knick-knacks. It can be wicker baskets, elegant wire coasters, photo frames, flower pots, wooden boxes made using decoupage technique, figurines, dried flowers in tall vases. In the hallway at the dacha, designers advise placing bedside tables, baskets, small cabinets.

Provence is a romantic, light, laid-back style that recalls naive provincialism in the best sense of the word. He returns to natural materials, gives a field for creativity in the creation of accessories. A selection of photographs will show you how you can stylishly and originally decorate a passer-by in a Provencal style.

• Laconic hallway - nothing superfluous, just minimalistic provence. Antique stylized furniture is organically combined with plastered walls and floors lined with porcelain stoneware. There are very few accessories - live plants and a candle, but they definitely set the mood of the room, adding warmth and coziness to it.
• This interior clearly shows how to properly combine the basic white color with brown and muted black. There are no smooth transitions, each zone is clearly marked. Wall - brickwork, walls and ceiling - white plaster, floor - tiles with wood inserts. Lamps on the walls and a small white set with a built-in ottoman look stylish.

• A beautiful bright entrance hall in white and blue tones - this combination will not leave guests indifferent. The decor is the simplest - painted walls, laminate on the floor, a set of several items. Accents are created by a picture and a symbol of Provence - a bunch of lavender.
• A huge bright entrance hall with a large window is the dream of any housewife. There is little white here, but it is balanced with elements of other styles. The entrance hall is made in calm, deep colors, giving calmness and tranquility. Wall sconces emphasize softness and warmth.