Provence-style panel - an elegant interior decoration

A beautiful panel can complement the interior of any style. Floristic motives or folk variations are characteristic of Provence. Handicrafts using natural materials are welcome. In the article, we will talk about the variety of types of panels and their integration into the French country setting.

Before we talk about the panel, you should figure out what the Provence direction in the interior is. Without understanding the style, it is difficult to get an idea of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe decor.

Provence originated in the southeast of France in the interiors of pretty country houses surrounded by lavender fields. There is freedom, regularity, peace, warmth and comfort of the hearth in the style.

Provence is characterized by gentle shades, halftones, without sharp splashes of color. The setting includes cream, lavender, turquoise, pale blue, sand and beige colors. Unlike other types of country, the style of the French countryside is calm and elegant. It contains only natural materials, the same applies to the creation of panels. The decor is full of wood, textiles, fresh flowers and all kinds of decor. Furniture and surrounding things bear a slight imprint of past years, as if we got it from our grandmothers

A well-executed panel will always be an attractive decorative element in a room's design. In the Provence style, it may contain an image of an endless sea, a blooming garden, fields with sunflowers bathed in the sun, or scenes of rural life, a still life with flowers and fruits.

The panel can be made on canvas, board or directly on the wall in the form of a mosaic, tile pattern and other techniques.

• Canvas. The most popular type of decor. The image is applied with paints or craft materials using different techniques on a primed canvas. The work can be framed or left on a stretcher.

• Poster. Refers to a modern type of high quality printed matter. Posters can have any thematic and color load. In the Provence style, products are selected in pastel colors with a suitable storyline. It is better to arrange them with a frame.

• Ceramic tile. A Provence style kitchen with a hearth has an extraordinary atmosphere of coziness. A tile panel is often laid out as a working apron or decorate a free wall with it. It becomes a significant element of the entire interior.

• Panel of flowers. The floral theme is very organic for Provence. The panel can be made directly on the wall in the form of stucco molding, or a product made in one of the suitable techniques can be framed. For example, voluminous flowers are made from ribbons, fabric, paper, use a herbarium of branches and buds and flowers.

• Wooden product. Wood is a warm natural material that suits any rustic style. The panel is created from saw cuts, branches, a board is used for cutting, burning out or applying an image with paint.

The most organic way is the decoration of the French village style using decoupage technique. With its help, they decorate dishes, vases, create wall panels, restore old furniture carefully collected in Provence interiors.

Making a panel with your own hands using decoupage technique is inexpensive and easy. You only need patience, accuracy, as well as tools and materials:

• Fiberboard, carved in the form of a panel;
• napkins or rice paper with a suitable pattern;
• eggshell;
• primer;
• acrylic paints;
• glue for decoupage or PVA;
• brush, sponge, file.

When everything is ready, you can get to work. Napkins are a very thin material, so each action is performed slowly, with extreme care.

1. A primer is applied to the base base (fiberboard) and allowed to dry.
2. Then spread a thin layer of broken eggshells (peeled from the film), creating a crackle effect (a pattern of cracks). This technique makes the panel volumetric and creates the appearance of an antique product, which is important for the Provence style.
3. After the glue dries, the surface with the eggshell is primed and allowed to dry again.
4. Rice paper with a pattern is laid out on the file with the front side and gently moistened with a brush with water on the back side.
5. The drawing is placed on a prepared background, with the back side to the primed surface, leveled and carefully remove the file, allow to dry.
6. Using acrylic paint, you can refine the contours of the drawing, but this is not necessary.
7. Completely dried work is covered with decoupage glue or acrylic varnish.

The Provence style accepts enough subjects to place panels with their own special themes in each room. Let's take a closer look at what decor is suitable for the hall, kitchen, hallway and other rooms.

• Living room. The flower panel is integrated directly onto the wall. Textiles and prints match the fabrics on the curtains and pillows.
• Children's room. A painted panel in the girl's room occupies the surface of one of the walls. It becomes an accent decor in a calm color scheme of the environment.
• Kitchen. The ceramic tile apron reflects the rural theme. Milky birds are well suited to Provence design. The panel is drawn on the kitchen wall in the dining area.
• Bedroom. A delicate image, composing a composition of flowers, supports textiles in the form of bedding and curtains.
• Hallway. Decorated with sophisticated décor to match the surroundings.
• Dacha. The country version of the type-setting panel is made in the style of French country.

How to make a panel in the Provence style with your own hands, see the video.