Provence – popular style in interiors of Russians, though has come it from France. Actually it is more refined option of country obliged by the name of the province of the same name. Embodiment of this style are the cosiness, simplicity, proximity to the nature. To issue interior in the spirit of Provence, it is necessary to follow the following rules.
Color
Design in style the Provence of any room, whether it be kitchen, bedroom or living room, assumes huge attention by the color. The surfaces which kind of have slightly burned out from the sun are allowed only muffled, pastel tone.
The ceiling and walls have to be light. The main of tone – white, beige, blue, cream, terracotta, color of sea wave and pale lemon.
Finishing
It is the best of all to cover walls of the "Provencal" room with plaster. And it is necessary to apply it irregularly, rough dabs.
It is possible to use facing board, and then to bleach it.
Ceilings often decorate decorative wood beams. It is possible to bleach or leave them dark, for contrast. Floors "ask" boards or tile of the opaque invoice. Categorically the carpet, linoleum or traditional option are not admissible. Unless the last will imitate the raw boards. In kitchen various options are possible: the stylized semi-antique tile, glazed brick, natural finishing stone.
Furniture
It for style Provence by all means has to be special. Wattled, wooden things, shod or with forging elements will approach. And here from nickelized or hromirovannykhdetaly it is necessary to refuse. It is good if in the room there are such elements of rural style as wooden bench, ancient chest, massive buffet, rough dresser, etc.
In general it is the best of all to select furniture old or to artificially sostarivat available, to paint it in light tone. It is quite characteristic of Provence.
It is often possible to see in similar interior decisions the facades painted manually with flower patterns. Upholstered furniture is usually upholstered with fabrics in strip, cage or floret, on sofas there are a lot of pillows.
Textiles
The main fabrics of style Provence is flax, rough cotton, calico. Pattern, as well as in case with furniture upholstery, flower, sometimes strip or cage. Curtains decorate with ruches and flounces, quite often tie up ribbons to drape. Put scrappy or quilted covers on beds. Besides, in this style various lacy products are welcomed: cloths, napkins, covers on pillows, etc. Chairs too quite often cover with covers.
Accessories
Provence would not be Provence without candlesticks, small baskets, lovely vases in the equipment decoupage, nice flower cachepots. On walls it is possible to place ceramic plates, massive mirrors in rough frames, wooden shelves, pictures with the image of rural landscapes. And surely fill the house in flowers: let grow live in tubs, stand in the form of bouquets on dressing tables and dining table, hang on ceiling in a dry form. Then the atmosphere of the charming French province will be felt most fully.