Bedroom in Provence style

The existence of a huge number of all kinds of styles can sometimes be misleading, since it can be quite difficult to decide, especially when it comes to decorating bedrooms.

The bedroom should be the place where it is pleasant to be, you can easily relax and unwind, so not every stylistic decision will be appropriate and harmonious.

Designers advise to pay attention to the style of "Provence", which will not leave anyone indifferent. Soft shades, combined with delicate patterns and delicate details, will help create a unique atmosphere of comfort and lightness in any bedroom.

Provence - this is the name of a cozy corner in the south of France, after which this style was named, which is completely unsurprising, because it began there. It is the French villages that have an incredible charming charm that lies in the foundations of this style.

Let's take a closer look at what inspired the creation of the Provence style, its main features and characteristics:

• The most striking characteristic of this style is the predominance of warm shades in the color palette. Soft tones, light colors and soft shadows are welcome.

• The use of decorative finishing plaster is encouraged., which is often used to create a textured surface on the walls.

• Use of predominantly natural materials, which contain a minimum amount of synthetic fibers or do not contain them at all. The natural texture of both finishing materials and decor is also encouraged.

• Antique-effect furniture... Various furniture parts with decorative carvings, scuffs and a slight peeling paint effect look beautiful.

• Use of various plant elements as decoration: fresh flowers or dried buds, herbariums of leaves and herbs that can be easily created by hand.

• In addition, various porcelain and ceramic decorative figurines are used as decoration. The main condition is that they should be refined in shape and have a pleasant light shade.

• Very often in the style of "Provence" are used for ceiling decoration large wood beams, whitewashed or painted with white paint.

• For interior decoration, they are very often used forged and cast elements, bringing a touch of romance to the atmosphere.

• Various details decorated with sewing are welcome in the design (embroidered napkins, pillowcases or paintings) and ruffles (bedspread, sheets, curtains and duvet covers).

• As for the decor of any fabric interior details, neat floral prints with small images of plants are welcome. Large and overly bright flowers will knock out of a single stylistic idea.

Gradually "Provence" ceased to be a part of the interior of exclusively country houses in France and became much more widespread.

Today, this style has several varieties, the distinctive features of which, although not very pronounced, still make it possible to distinguish between species:

• French "Provence" is a kind of classic of the rustic style of old France. It contains all the main elements that characterize this stylistic idea.The main features of this style have already been mentioned above, but it is worth recalling that this is the predominance of soft shades, natural materials and floral openwork decor. Sometimes, the true style of "Provence" is overly romantic and airy, and not everyone will have such lightness in the interior to their taste.

• Floral prints of different sizes will be very successfully combined. The classics are characterized by the use of graceful, but large images of flowers, and "Provence" allows only a small floral print. The combination of these features looks quite nice and stylish, but do not overdo it, since too many drawings can make the interior tasteless and sloppy.

• The classics are characterized by the use of luxurious expensive furniture with pretentious decorative elements. It is quite easy to supplement pieces of furniture with light notes of "Provence"; you just need to add decorative effects of aging by decorating wooden parts with scuffs and openwork carvings. In addition, the classics are characterized by the use of heavy materials with a velvet or velor surface, which in the Provence style will hardly find a place for themselves, since its foundations involve the use of lighter natural materials. But there is a way out - you can use dense fabrics of light shades with a light floral pattern. This will make the materials look lighter.

• The modern "Provence" is much more discreet than its original look, inspired by the lavender fields of the French outskirts. In a modern variation of this style, floral prints are less noticeable, openwork carvings are more sophisticated, and forged details are even more graceful. Sometimes the American rustic Country style is confused with the Provence style, and although there are quite a few similarities between them, they are still completely different. "Provence" belongs to the rustic style, but it is more sophisticated and delicate than its other varieties. But the American version of the rustic style allows the use of fireplaces and wooden beams, which can be part of the "Provence".

Small bedroom in Provence style - what could be more comfortable? But the interior in this style can be not only in the country, but also within the framework of the most ordinary city apartment. Yes, there can be problems with creating decorative wood beams on the ceiling, but otherwise there are no difficulties. Of course, decorating a bedroom in a country house has its advantages, for example, creating an interior with a French window that opens a view of the garden beauty or a cozy backyard. In such a room, the window is the central part of the interior.

But the arrangement of a room with this type of window is possible only on the lower floors of the house. But the room under the roof can accommodate a rather cozy attic in the style of "Provence"... Decor with dry flowers, eye-pleasing shades of wallpaper and textiles, sunlight streaming from the skylights - all this looks incredibly beautiful and disposes to a comfortable rest.

A bedroom in the style of "Provence" in a wooden house will look very beautiful. Usually, during the construction of such houses, ceiling beams are already present, so there will be no problems in decorating the ceiling. If the walls are decorated with any wood building or finishing materials, it will be enough just to paint them in a pleasant light shade, and little things will help create an atmosphere of Provencal comfort.

A small room for a teenage girl, decorated in the Provence style, will be the beginning of raising a child's love for everything beautiful and the development of a sophisticated sense of style. In addition, any girl will be delighted with such an environment, reminiscent of a dollhouse, increased in size. For the convenience and functionality of the room, compact modular furniture will be excellent equipment, which contains many storage compartments, makes up a complete picture of the interior and does not take up too much space. We remind you that it is customary to call modular furniture complete sets consisting of storage systems and bed frames.

Within the framework of the Provencal style, solid wood furniture will look no less relevant and beautiful, which, by the way, looks more natural and natural. Especially successfully this option for filling the bedroom will fit into the interior of a country country house.

The Provence style implies the use of natural colors in soft light shades. Let's take a closer look at the most common shades present in the design of bedrooms in this style:

• A white bedroom, although there is a place to be, will still look a little boring and a little dull, so you need to add at least a little bright colors. For example, preserve the natural color of the ceiling beams and match the furniture to them, complementing the interior with colored pillows and textiles.

• The lavender bedroom looks more interesting. It should be noted that this shade is the most common in creating the Provence style. But do not overdo it with too bright shades, it is better to dilute the interior with paler tones of this color.

• Blue quite acceptable for decorating a bedroom in this style, but you should not use too bright tones and natural shades of this color - they will be inappropriate. Soft light blue tones will do. Bed linen and curtains of this color will look very nice.

• Snow is considered to be one of the shades of blue, although it is also referred to as varieties of white. And in reality, the color is predominantly white, but has a slight bluish undertone that gives the shade a certain charm. The snowy bedroom will look incredibly beautiful and fresh and will fit perfectly into the Provence style.

• Colors belonging to the class of nude shades are also perfect: cream, sand, beige. These shades will look beautiful on furniture surfaces, as well as as patterns on bedding. It is also permissible to use a natural brown shade, in which ceiling beams and other wood elements are very often painted.

• A light lemon shade will help to refresh the interior and add a touch of lightness. A drop of muted bright tone will help accentuate the window area and add a little more light and warmth to the room. But do not use a bright lemon tone, it is permissible only in the form of decorative flowers.

• Natural green shades look very beautiful, which are most often used as an addition to the interior, but quite rarely are its main part. Basically, a natural herbaceous shade, menthol and mint tones are used. Light patterns and ornaments of an emerald hue, placed on the surface of the textile, are also acceptable.

The interior consists not only of the decoration of the walls, ceiling and floor of the room. Furniture content is an integral part. Let's take a closer look at what pieces of furniture are necessary in a Provence style bedroom, and also talk about accessories that bring an atmosphere of greater comfort to the room:

• A chest of drawers can rightfully be called an integral part of every bedroom, as it is the most suitable and acceptable option for storing bed linen and other bedding.A practical, roomy chest of drawers in a light shade with a slightly aged surface can also be used as a stand for small items and vases of flowers.

• A small dressing table with a mirror in an openwork frame hanging on the wall will perfectly fit into the bedroom in this style. The table and the frame of the mirror should be in the same style, be it a cast version, or a wood one with an aged surface. As a rule, the legs of the table are also decorated in the form of openwork carving.

• If the bedroom is also a functional work space, it is necessary to equip it with such an attribute of furniture as a desk. It is best to opt for a neat mini-version, so as not to clutter up the room and unnecessarily take up free space.

• Wardrobes are also a necessary part of every bedroom, especially if there is no dressing room. You should select neat, compact cabinet models that are quite roomy, but do not take up much space in the room. Light shades, aged surface and decorative carvings are prerequisites for choosing.

• As for the Provence style bookcases, they look more elegant and sophisticated. Glass doors not only give the room a certain charm and mystery, opening up an overview of the interior contents, but are also part of the visual expansion of the room.

• As accessories that complement the interior of the room, very often various mini-chests of drawers are used, serving as stands for jewelry and cosmetics, various kinds of paintings with decorative frames, as well as textiles - curtains, furniture covers, pillows and bedspreads.

Decorating the bedroom in the appropriate style and choosing the right furniture accompaniment is not the end of the work, it is necessary to add various little things that not only complement the interior, but are its final part. A lot of decorative elements and textile accessories will help to decorate a beautiful bedroom in the Provence style. Let's take a closer look at how to decorate a room, what interior items to choose and how to make one or another piece of decor with our own hands.

You can make small decorative elements with your own hands. For example, you can make quite a pretty picture frame in this style, which will become a light and elegant addition to the bedroom interior. Let's take a closer look at how to decorate a completely ordinary frame at home.

For this you will need:

• Acrylic varnish for surface treatment.
• Acrylic white paint.
• Large, hard-bristled brush.
• White wax candle.
• The frame itself is made of untreated wood.
• Medium-hard sandpaper.

The work takes place in several stages, each of which has its own characteristics:

1. Getting started, it is necessary to remove all additional components from the frame - glass and back wall.
2. Then you need to smear the edges of the frame with a wax candle, to further create a decorative aging of the object.
3. The next stage of work will be staining. White paint should be applied with neat strokes in a thick layer.
4. After staining, the frame should dry thoroughly.
5. After drying, the frame must be sanded with sandpaper. In places where the paint has lay on top of the wax, decorative scuffs are formed, thanks to which the effect of antiquity is created.
6. The final stage of the work will be the coating of the product with acrylic varnish.

You can familiarize yourself with the manufacturing process of such a frame in more detail in the next video.

In addition, you can also make textile decor items with your own hands, not just in the same color scheme, but making up a single composition, since the same fabric will be used for their manufacture.

The composition can be composed as follows:

• Curtains + bedspread + pillows.

• Table napkins + textile overhead pillows for chairs + curtains.

• Bedspread or sofa cover + decorative napkin on the chest of drawers.

• Curtains + chair covers.

Of course, before decorating a room in a particular style, everyone seeks to study in more detail all the pros and cons of their possible choice. And what if not the reviews of other people will help to compose the most complete picture, covering even the smallest aspects that few people think about.

Reviews of Provence-style bedrooms are mostly positive. Hardly a bright, spacious room can cause negative emotions. Many people note that in such a bedroom it is not only easy to fall asleep and receive a full recovery of the body, but it is also quite pleasant to wake up, starting your day with a smile and positive emotions.

Among negative reviews, the most common reason for dissatisfaction is the abundance of light shades, which are quite impractical and very quickly become dirty. And if it is easy to bring textiles and furniture to their original form, then the walls and ceiling will have to be decorated anew, which will entail unforeseen spending of financial resources. But with the right attitude and keeping the room clean, a Provence style bedroom has only one advantage.

• A very stylish and sophisticated bedroom interior has a bright detail that immediately attracts attention - dense textile white curtains with decor in the form of bright, but small colors. In addition, this bedroom is distinguished by an abundance of other decorative elements, namely: many small frames with pictures and photographs placed along the entire upper part of the wall, in the area above the head of the bed.

• Incredibly beautiful light bedroom, the central element of the decor is inserts on the walls from light-colored wallpaper with a small floral pattern. A light bedspread flaunts on the bed, the pattern of which is chosen as close as possible to the pattern on the wallpaper, thanks to which the interior looks like a single composition. The bed is complemented by two side tables, one of which is decorated with a vase with bright flowers. The interior is complemented by plain curtains and wall sconces.

• Very stylish and interesting interior of the bedroom in the style of "Provence" with light notes of classics. The bed is located in the area of ​​a small, semi-oval niche, in the depths of which the wall is decorated with wallpaper with a floral print, and the decor of the outer part is made using a plain canvas. The bed and bedside pouf are decorated in a classic style, but the floral rim around the ceiling chandelier is pure Provence. An interesting element of the room's decor is a white metal frame mannequin, which is something delicate and feminine.

• Refined bedroom design in the best traditions of the Provencal outskirts. The predominance of lavender shade makes the room incredibly delicate, while white elements slightly shade it. An unusual element of the decor is a canopy made of fine mesh fabric, installed above the bed in the ceiling area. To create a single picture of the interior, you can choose a tulle and a canopy from the same fabric. In addition, the complete set is made up of curtains, a seat on an armchair, a bedspread and pillows on the bed, made of dense white material decorated with bouquets of lilacs.

• A more modern interpretation of the bedroom in this style is presented in the form of a room of an unusual shape. Instead of light curtains, practical blinds are placed on the windows, and the ceiling is holistic, without decor with wooden beams, but with stucco molding in the chandelier area. The bed is complemented by a floral-print bedspread and pillows, while practical cabinets and open bookshelves built into the wall are located opposite it.