How to choose Provence style chairs?

Provence is a style in the interior of a house that originated in France and has become one of the most popular in the whole world. When decorating a home in this French style, the emphasis is on furniture. Provence style chairs will help create a cozy atmosphere both in a country house, in a garden or on a terrace, as well as in an ordinary apartment.

Provence style products combine simplicity and originality, made of environmentally friendly materials, create an atmosphere of lightness and comfort in the room.

Distinctive features of Provence style chairs are as follows.

• They are always wooden or forged;
• When applying paint, the natural structure of the material is preserved and visible;
• Colors in natural shades;
• Have curved legs;

• The shapes of the parts are oval, smooth, semicircular;
• Often artificially "aged", decorated with carvings;
• The back and seat can be hard, semi-soft and soft;
• Upholstery made of natural fabrics, with floral, plant, striped motifs, inscriptions.

You can buy them in the store, either make your own or with the help of a designer by refurbishing old chairs. To do this, you just need to change the old upholstery, paint it completely, make painting with paints or do-it-yourself decoupage.

In the Provencal style, the color of the chairs is of great importance. It should be natural, not overloading the interior and pleasing to the eye. The frame of the chairs is designed in a luscious palette: the color of lavender, pink dawn, white clouds, green grass, aqua, pastel, brown and gray tones.

Modern manufacturers use a special technology to artificially age chairs, or produce furniture with imitation of scratches, traces of a wood beetle. Sometimes a silver patina or gilding with an antique effect is used. Upholstery and covers are made of fabric of the same color or fabric with floral motifs, with landscapes, birds, stripes, with inscriptions. Additionally, they can be decorated with ruffles, ruffles, lace, embroidery.

When purchasing Provence style chairs, pay attention to the following points.

• Material. The chair frame can be made of solid wood, rattan, chipboard, metal. Wooden products are more durable and last longer;
• Armrests. Keep in mind that models without armrests are not designed for a long time;
• Filler and upholstery for semi-soft and soft chairs, it is better to choose from natural materials.

For the kitchen, simple hard chairs without armrests are recommended. They can be supplemented with covers and soft seat cushions, which can be washed or changed when dirty. In the living room, it is appropriate to place semi-soft, soft chairs made of wood and metal with armrests.

Furniture in Provence plays a very important role. The optimal solution if the chairs will form a single ensemble with other interior items, for example, with a table, a sofa, a wardrobe or a chest of drawers. Minimalism is not allowed in Provence. Style should be guessed in everything: in wicker furniture, chests, floral curtains, beds with wrought iron or carved elements.

Furniture in Provence plays a very important role.The optimal solution if the chairs will form a single ensemble with other interior items, for example, with a table, a sofa, a wardrobe or a chest of drawers. Minimalism is not allowed in Provence. Style should be guessed in everything: in wicker furniture, chests, floral curtains, beds with wrought iron or carved elements. Chandeliers, paintings, ceramic dishes, flower pots, candlesticks, photo frames, fresh flowers - all these details, together with furniture, will enrich the interior.

To create an authentic design, you should choose finishing materials for walls, ceilings, flooring. In classic Provence, the ceiling is plastered or painted white. Wooden beams on the ceiling do not need to be painted, their natural color will perfectly match the light ceiling.

The flooring is usually old board or imitation, as well as tiles that imitate stone and hard rocks. The walls of a house or apartment can be plastered or painted with pastel paint. It so happens that in the Provence style there is brickwork or brick fragments.

Among the factories producing the chairs under consideration are the French Country Corner, the Italian Tonin, Francesco Molon, Interiors, the Belarusian firms Anrex and Grand Mirage. The most famous domestic manufacturers are Magic Pine and Living Furniture (Provence). In addition, in Russia there are individual workshops where you can order Provence furniture according to individual parameters.

Several examples in the interior should be considered.

Wooden chairs without armrests look great in the kitchen. The gilded patterns on the frame of the product create a rich look and resonate with the color of the walls, flooring, chandelier and candlesticks. The white color of the chairs, oval table and cabinets creates the feeling of a single headset.

Brickwork on one wall, an old-style hood, and carved elements complete the overall picture. A meal in such a room is a pleasure.

Luxurious wrought-iron chairs and tables can be easily placed on the terrace in the summer garden or in the country. Elegant patterns, laconic design, original seat cushions, thin armrests, a small round table in the same style - there is nothing superfluous in this furniture ensemble.

The French-style patinated chair is an interesting solution in the design of the bedroom. Gold plating, carving, floral print of the upholstery will make this chair a real decoration. It can be used instead of a dressing table, combined with an oval mirror with a wooden frame, with a solid bed and floral curtains.

Focusing on your taste and the listed recommendations, you can choose the right option for your home. For more information on Provence style in the interior, see the next video.