Living room in the style of "Provence": design examples

Nowadays, consumers can design their homes in absolutely any way. It can be as simple as possible, or a very original ensemble. Today one of the most popular is such a style as Provence. This demand is easily explained by its elegance and pleasant pastel colors. Let's take a closer look at how you can decorate a living room in this stylistic direction.

Every person dreams of making his home as hospitable and harmonious as possible. To do this, you need to turn to the appropriate style of its design. One of the most important rooms in a private house or apartment is the living room. Some designers call it the “calling card” of the home, so it should look organic and stylish.

Fortunately, today's buyers have it all, from a huge range of furniture or finishes to a long list of attractive styles. One of the most beautiful and memorable is Provence. Its main distinguishing features are that it always creates a cozy, warm and comfortable atmosphere.

The living room, decorated in this vein, has a characteristic naturalness and unique natural motives. As a rule, such interiors are devoid of pretentious and pompous components, as well as colorful elements of a glamorous style.

Provence has a lot in common with such a popular and well-known style as classic or country. This is due to the fact that in all of the above options, natural materials are most often used, which are distinguished by their excellent texture. Often, the given interiors are replenished with unpainted and even poorly processed structures that have a natural shade.

A delicate Provence style living room project is always performed in discreet light colors. You will not find sharp contrasts in such an ensemble, but pastel and soothing colors are observed here in abundance. That is why this stylistic direction is closer to the classics than to the modern style, in which contrasting palettes are standard solutions.

Another feature of the Provence style is the non-intrusive floral print. It can be seen on furniture upholstery, curtains, decorative textiles, and even non-furniture surfaces. As a rule, Provencal flower arrangements are also made in neutral and pastel colors.

In such an interior, you can safely use aged furniture, and this suggests that Provence is a companion of such a direction as vintage. Even artificially aged and antique stylized objects have surfaces of pastel and delicate colors, which makes their design even more interesting and memorable.

A distinctive feature of the Provence style can also be attributed to the need for a large number of appropriate decor. This applies not only to woven items, pillows, curtains and other little things, but also to living plants in pots of suitable shades.

A Provencal style living room should be done in calm, pastel and neutral colors. You should not turn to too variegated colors that attract too much attention. In such ensembles, you can use items with both matte and shiny coatings.

Most often, pieces of furniture and the main background of such a hall are made out in beige, pale green, pale turquoise and sky blue tones. It is better to avoid too gloomy and depressive scales, otherwise the interior will turn out to be inharmonious and inhospitable.

In a Provencal interior, it is permissible to use decor items whose color repeats the colors that have burnt out in the sun.

In the living room of the French Provence style, colors such as:

• saffron;
• ocher;
• terracotta;
• pistachio;
• soft peach;
• pale coral (in moderation).

An attractive Provence-style living room will look very organic not only in an apartment, but also in a country cottage or in the country. In such environments, pieces of furniture and finishing materials made from natural raw materials look best.

Especially worth noting are the unsurpassed Provencal combinations, which include high quality solid wood furniture. In such ensembles, it is recommended to purchase models that have a bright and clearly expressed wood structure, demonstrating the nobility and reliability of a sofa, armchairs, chairs or tables.

In the living room, made in the Provence style, you can use furniture from a wide variety of wood species, so you can buy not only an expensive model from solid oak or beech, but also a more affordable piece from pine or birch, which are not too expensive in our country.

This also applies to floor coverings. In Provencal interiors, floors laid out with parquet boards or natural wood laminate look great. These coatings are not cheap, so designers can turn to less expensive options that imitate natural material. Also in these delicate and attractive ensembles, details from ceramics, glass and high-quality, but lightweight textiles, as well as forged steel look good.

In the style of French Provence, it is worth referring to the appropriate finish of the floor, walls and ceiling. Otherwise, the interior may seem less harmonious and attractive.

As mentioned above, when repairing a floor in a Provencal room, it is recommended to use high quality and natural materials. It can be natural wood, which is quite expensive.

There are many alternatives to this material, as well as other floor coverings used in Provencal interiors:

• laminate;
• parquet board;
• fluffy carpet (or decorative carpets lying on the main floor finish);
• burnt clay slabs;
• ceramic tiles (it is desirable that it has an aged look).

Another interesting material used for finishing a shelf in a Provencal interior is massive stone. However, it is recommended to refer to it only for owners of private houses and cottages, since it is not very convenient to use such material in a city apartment. Instead of stone in these dwellings, it is worth using tiles (for example, a suitable terracotta shade).

If you have chosen high-quality tiles as a floor covering, then it is better to opt for large-sized options that would have something in common with the furniture and decoration of the room in color. As a rule, in Provencal interiors, cozy rugs with invariable floral patterns are placed in the center. The color scheme of this item should also be combined with the rest of the palettes in the room.

For decorating walls in a Provencal living room, high-quality plaster is the recommended material. It is advisable to give preference to compositions of white, cream or beige shades.

Experts recommend applying the plaster to the walls in such a way that areas of the brickwork remain visible on its surface, especially if it has a light shade.Competently plastered walls in a Provencal room look very stylish and neat.

It is not forbidden to apply to such interiors and to decorate the walls with wallpaper. Designers recommend purchasing canvases decorated with small floral prints and basic pastel colors. Of course, they do not have to cover absolutely all the walls in the room. Floral canvases can be used as accent materials and glue them only on certain floors in the hall. However, it should be said that wallpaper is still an exception to the rule, since the classic Provencal style does not provide for such a wall decoration.

You should be especially careful when decorating a small room with floral wallpaper. A large number of such prints can visually reduce the space and make it not the most comfortable.

Many people find stucco finishing to be quite difficult. If you are of the same opinion, then you should turn to the decoration of the walls with wood or wood paneling. Such surfaces not only look stylish and fresh, but also allow you to change the color direction of the ensemble, since they can be painted. But do not forget that such wall decoration also serves as a decorative function in the hall.

The ceiling in the Provencal interior must be light. However, in such cases, the coatings often seem too boring and monotonous. To thin them slightly, you can use decorative beams. However, you can refer to them only if the room has sufficiently high ceilings.

The installation of parts should be approached as thoughtfully and balanced as possible. It is recommended to contact professional craftsmen. Today, both dark and light beams are available for sale. Most often, outwardly, they are as close as possible to natural materials and are matte or lacquered.

Also, the ceiling in the living room can be finished with a cheaper material - MDF. It is worth choosing embossed materials with an attractive texture that repeats natural wood. Experts strongly do not recommend turning to the design of the ceiling with PVC elements, even if they have a natural wood print on them. This is due to the fact that most often on such coatings there is a slightly glossy finish, which will not at all fit into the Provencal interior.

In an attractive Provencal interior, antique-style furniture looks especially organic and attractive. It's no secret that antique interior items are quite expensive, and those things that are stored in "grandmother's attics", as a rule, have long lost their functions and visual appeal.

Fortunately, modern manufacturers produce many beautiful and vibrant collections, in which you can find high-quality and harmonious pieces of furniture, ideal for the Provencal style. In addition, many surfaces can be aged by hand. In a Provence style living room, designs with matte facades will look good. As a rule, they look a little rough, but do not become less attractive from this.

In a delicate Provence-style living room, as a rule, the following pieces of furniture are located:

• wooden cabinet with a TV;
• sideboard with glass doors, through which beautiful figurines or dishes in retro / vintage style are visible;
• soft corner (sofa and one or two armchairs);
• bedside tables (one or two);
• a coffee table in front of a seating area;
• bookcases or cabinets (in some interiors);
• dining round table and chairs made of wood, if the hall is combined with the dining area;
• wicker baskets (both decorative and functional);
• aged chests with appropriate fittings;
• hanging cabinets.

Forged details look organic and attractive in Provencal interiors.They can be present on some furniture or lighting fixtures (floor lamps, table lamps or sconces). As for sofas, in the Provencal living room most often they put compact "puffy" designs with floral woven upholstery. They can also be worn with light textile covers made of velvety fabric.

You should not place a modern wardrobe in such a room. Instead, it is better to use a good old natural wood wardrobe. You can also turn to a spacious cabinet with an aged surface.

It is not recommended to put furniture with noticeable metal and glass elements in the Provencal room, since they are closer to modern trends and the rustic French style is almost not suitable for them.

Today, Provence-style interiors have become very popular, because in them you can relax and fully relax. This is especially important in today's stressful life. This effect is explained by the fact that such interiors are filled with furniture made from natural textured materials and are distinguished by pastel soothing colors.

Decor plays an important role in the formation of the Provencal interior. Well-chosen details can make the interior complete and more harmonious. Designers recommend focusing on wall decorations.

For example, on one of the free and empty walls, a clock (antique or stylized antique) will look good. You can also hang beautiful paintings with pastel landscapes or delicate flower arrangements in the room, without which the Provence style is impossible. Many owners purchase beautiful panels for such living rooms and use many mirrors.

Mirrors are good attributes for visually expanding the space. It is recommended to apply to such a solution for owners of compact and small-sized premises.

In the design of the Provencal ensemble, it is worth referring to plant motives. They can be found on decorative pillows, tablecloths (if present in the room), decorative napkins, light curtains or carpets.

To decorate an attractive living room, the following are perfect:

• ceramic vases in white or pastel colors;
• delicate pots with various fresh flowers;
• photographs on walls and side tables / tables (both color and monochrome and with sepia effect);
• carpets (most often with floral patterns);
• porcelain vintage (and modern) figurines;
• porcelain tea set with small cups;
• forged fittings for wooden furniture.

Provence style is an excellent solution for lovers of delicate and discreet colors, as well as natural materials. So, against the background of light wallpaper with barely noticeable prints, a pale blue sofa with decorative careless pillows will harmoniously look. Decorate the space above the furniture with an aged wardrobe with glass doors, and on the side, install a "peeling" light cabinet with bronze lamps. Complete the interior with a wooden ceiling, dark tiled floors and tall white-shaded floor lamps.

A cream sofa on wooden legs is a great option for upholstered furniture for a Provencal interior. It can be placed against an accent wall with "floral" wallpaper. The floor in such a living room should be finished with a light parquet board or laminate. Round off the ensemble with a wooden coffee table, sand carpet, soft purple cushions and decorative plates on the walls.

A room with white wood-paneled walls will look great with a cream sofa with decorative floral cushions. Opposite it, you should place a dark wicker table and a couple of chairs in the same design (you can also use wicker models).Hang a beautiful mirror with a decorative frame behind the sofa and place a delicate ceiling chandelier with four shades above this ensemble.

If the height of the ceilings and the area of ​​the room allows, then the ceiling in it can be decorated with wooden beams. For example, beautiful light designs will look organic in a Provencal room with beige walls and pale gray tiled floors. Set up two woven sofas and an armchair in neutral colors in this space. A snow-white fireplace with a brick inner base will look good in such an interior. It is necessary to dilute light colors with decorative striped pillows and wall sconces in the form of horns or branches.

Living rooms look cozy and attractive, in which the wall decoration combines several colors. For example, against the background of coatings in white, green and pale yellow stripes, delicate textile sofas with stripes and a flower will look great. In this setting, it is worth placing a TV stand and side tables made of rough natural wood. Finish off the interior with a greenish floor rug, live plants in vases, and wall-mounted compact paintings.

In the soft green rooms in the Provence style, sets of upholstered furniture with chairs and sofas with floral covers will look great. They should be played up with white wooden tables, a fireplace and mirrors on the walls.

What a Provence-style living room looks like in Dmitry Nagiyev's apartment can be seen in the following video.