Provence style kitchen interior design

The kitchen should first of all create a calm and favorable mood. Forming it using the Provence style is very easy. However, you need to know the basic subtleties and nuances.

The interior in the spirit of Provence is ideal for a medium-sized apartment. There, an abundance of light tones helps to visually expand the room. Indispensable motives for this style will be:

• natural atmosphere;
• comfort;
• visual warmth;
• sunny days.

Only when all this is embodied can we talk about the perfect execution of stylistic canons. The Provencal approach implies a mandatory rejection of certain components:

• modern furniture samples;
• golden and silver elements;
• stainless steel parts.

Entering a room decorated in the Provence style, people discover that everything around them is somehow old and has been used for a long time. This design is best disclosed when not only the kitchen, but also the rest of the rooms is properly decorated. To better imagine the situation in this style, you need to consider that it focuses on old rustic interiors.

But before you get acquainted with the descriptions of specific projects, you need to understand how Provence differs from the classics. In a classic setting, solutions are used to show greatness and make the room more grandiose. In Provencal style, any visual overload and oversaturation of space is categorically unacceptable. It is less pretentious and will suit those who simply want to create a decent, beautiful looking and comfortable space. The difference is also expressed in the cost of a particular interior - far from all, classic, unlike Provence, can afford.

Traditionally, Provence is associated with white. But it is not necessary to use it in its pure form. A very good combination form a white and blue tones. Choosing a specific color, you need to clearly understand what effect should be achieved. In some cases, the practice of creating sharp contrasts between white and blue (up to saturated blue) colors.

However still excessive contrast is not typical of the Provencal atmosphere. But barely noticeable manipulations of halftones are much more appropriate and correct. In another embodiment, blue and sand colors are combined. This approach seems to reproduce the coast of the French Riviera.

A mint color can be a good alternative, introducing it into the atmosphere will immediately refresh the space and make it a little cooler. At the same time, comfort is provided. With a shortage of light, the room in mint colors retains its attractiveness.however, excessive concentration of this color may lead to loss of aesthetic benefits. Light woods can be used to dilute mint tones. Even if it will be only small accessories, the result will be pleasant.

As for the turquoise tones, they are considered ideal for the style of Provence. Designers associate turquoise with the sparkling sea in the sun. This color is very diverse, as is the element of the ocean. At will, he can express both softness and calm, and a dynamic attitude. Turquoise color is advised to use in conjunction with warmer tones.

Gray tone is no less popular among professionals. There is no reason to consider him faceless and expressionless, as many people believe. It is the gray color that leads in a variety of shades, which is why it is appreciated by painters.

If the white and light gray base seems inappropriate, you can safely push off from beige tones. But in order to embody the ideas characteristic of Provence, you need to add natural colors:

• yellow;
• blue;
• soft green tint.

Contrast colors are a good choice. Dark beams and a similar finish of lampshades and chairs are perfectly combined with a beige or gray base. Small Provencal cuisines try to decorate as bright as possible. Sometimes the colors that distinguish separate pieces of furniture can be repeated in other interior items. White and turquoise colors are advised to combine with large brown details.

At the end of the second decade of the 21st century, the use of pistachio colors is becoming a fashionable trend. It helps to make the room fresher and more interesting. But whatever the specific color scheme, elegant furniture and well-chosen accessories play a very important role. The general concept of coloring is selected in such a way as to create an idea of ​​the simplicity and reliability of the composition.

As for modern interpretations of Provence, colors can be used in them:

• ivory;
• snow white;
• Ivory.

The kitchen will be actively used by both adults and children. Therefore, you need to finish the walls so that they do not suffer from careless handling. In working areas, ceramic inserts are used. They are separated from the floor by a technological seam, which helps to eliminate the harmful effects of thermal expansion. In some cases, the walls are fully tiled. True, she will have to work more thoroughly, and in some cases it makes sense to invite masters.

Instead of tiles, they often use:

• natural stone;
• synthetic stone;
• facing brick.

Sometimes wall murals are pasted. A very winning move with them is the creation of “windows” and “doors”. If you do not like this option, you can think about schemes with art painting or use artificially cracked plaster.

However, the main hot zone in most apartments is decorated with ceramic tiles. It has such advantages as:

• maintaining integrity and external attractiveness after repeated cleaning;
• the inability to absorb fat and saturate odors;
• absolute resistance to high temperature;
• Excellent resistance to high humidity.

For kitchen aprons, therefore, tiles are an ideal choice. In order not to spend too much money, it is advisable to limit yourself to a couple of rows of tiles. Above it is placed decorative plaster. But at the same time, we must remember that in the interior metal and wood, varnish and glass should be combined as competently as possible.

There are special series of kitchens that use heterogeneous ceramics, complemented by relief details. These types of tiles cannot be the main ones in the room. However, as edging and decoration inserts, they are exceptionally well suited. Ceramics are also used for facing furniture. This solution allows masking bulging corners that cannot be removed according to safety standards.

If walls are plastered in Provencal cuisine at least partially, then the material must be applied roughly so that the surface is visually uneven - this corresponds to the canons of style. The brick translucent through plaster is very welcome. A more modern approach to provence in the kitchen uses textured plaster. But you can do otherwise, lining the walls with boards for painting.

Most often, the floor in the kitchen is covered with ceramic tiles. It is only necessary to consider that it should correspond in tone to the main shade. To ensure that the floor is not too cold, screed-mounted heating systems are used. Tiles should only be selected with a non-slip face coating. Regardless of whether the kitchen is made with or without a bar, wooden flooring is popular.

But if consumers still prefer ceramic tile, it usually has beveled corners. Such blocks are terracotta or light brown in color. Returning to the wooden floors, it should be noted that their surface can sometimes look as if there was no processing. Of course, in fact, the boards are thoroughly processed to eliminate the slightest appearance of splinter and burrs. In Provencal interiors are completely unacceptable:

• parquet;
• laminate;
• carpets of all types;
• linoleum of any brand.

When decorating ceilings in Provencal kitchens, massive wooden beams are often used. Important: this element has only decorative meaning and cannot be used as a supporting structure. Be sure to remember that beams are used only in rooms with high ceilings. If you plan to integrate spotlights, a two-level GKL ceiling is an excellent choice.

If the ceilings in the Provencal kitchen are made of wood, then preference should be given to unprocessed surfaces. At the very least, they should preserve the natural texture pattern. But there are still Provencal hinged type constructions. They are mounted much faster than plastering. And the installation of drywall sheets takes longer.

In new buildings, staining is not too good. For several months, the ceiling will crack and will soon require rework. Stretchable constructions perfectly smooth even very large irregularities that other solutions cannot cope with. Importantly, the appearance of dirt and dust is almost eliminated. In aesthetic terms, a lot depends on the right choice of canvas.

Designers recommend stretching ceilings with a matte sheen in the Provencal kitchen. You can choose the color white or any other light that only suits the specific interior. The choice between smooth or embossed film is determined only by one's own taste. Glossy or very bright matter categorically will not work.

The decoration of this section of the kitchen is no less important than the design of other wall surfaces. The completeness of the image of the room depends on it. The choice of options for the Provencal apron is very large. Often used wall panels. This material is different:

• speed of installation;
• multifunctionality;
• excellent sound insulation;
• hygiene;
• ease of cleaning and maintenance;
• cheapness (upon purchase and upon installation).

Excellent quality have PVC panels. The graceful appearance of such panels makes them an excellent choice for the kitchen. Products are completely adjacent to the walls, it is almost impossible to notice the joints between the blocks. Some manufacturers produce wall sheets in the format of lining with a width of 0.1 m and a length of 3 m. There are also aprons made of soft grades of plastic that look like mosaics.

However, the use of PVC in kitchen aprons is greatly limited by the low heat resistance of this material. Also it is not too durable. Polyvinyl chloride is also prone to fade under the influence of sunlight. A more attractive and stable alternative is MDF. This material:

• stained;
• laminate;
• covered with veneer.

But you can’t place MDF over the stove itself. In addition, even the best examples of such panels do not look too natural. Therefore, the vast majority of designers and ordinary customers prefer not to mess with panels of any kind, but to use ceramic tiles in the spirit of patchwork. The difference may relate to the shape, ornament, type of patterns and colors. However, with all the differences in the tiles, they should be harmoniously combined with each other.

Some people believe that it is best to design an apron using panels. They are covered with mosaics, painted by hand or decorated by photo printing. Mosaic designs are made of the following materials:

• glass;
• porcelain stoneware;
• plastics
• ordinary granite;
• metal elements.

Details of mosaic tiles can have the most intricate facet. Moreover, they are most often small, the side is 0.02-0.05 m. In the distribution network, mosaics are most often sold not on tesseras, but on a matrix basis. The matrix size is approximately 0.3 x 0.3 m. To comply with the canons of the Provence style, you need to apply drawings of the relevant subjects:

• village images;
• Mediterranean landscapes
• wildflowers.

A very high price will have to pay for aprons made of natural stone. Its advantage is a long service life and resistance to pollution. Cheaper man-made material can easily become clogged.

Having dealt with the materials of the main surfaces of the kitchen, you need to move on to considering furniture that suits Provence style. All furniture, including kitchen sets and chairs, should be made strictly of natural wood. Only with a limited budget can you use structures made of chipboard or MDF. But one must understand that any sophisticated person will immediately understand - this is not a real Provencal atmosphere. Headsets can be painted in the following colors:

• blue;
• white;
• pistachio;
• sand;
• blue.

In most cases, Provencal cabinets are equipped with open shelves. They close their doors only occasionally. Provence-style kitchens are predominantly equipped with upper cupboards, because it emphasizes the rustic origin of the interior. To place modern household appliances, as well as other items that do not fit into the canon, use closed cabinets. Tables and chairs must be made of natural wood, but the use of forged parts and curly legs remains at the discretion of customers.

Designers believe that the Provence style is ideally expressed in a massive dining table. Then he plays the role of dominant and is placed in the center. Round tables are recommended to be surrounded by elegant chairs. A rectangular table is furnished with benches or benches. Upholstered furniture in the Provencal kitchen is selected with an unobtrusive color and the same patterns.

The issue of lighting in a Provence style kitchen is unreasonably rarely touched upon compared to furniture, colors and materials used. Meanwhile, it is the lamps of the corresponding type that perfectly express the flavor of the south of France. There are options with imitation of vine or ivy by openwork forging. Lighting devices with glass and cloth shades are also used.

Porcelain and wood are used to decorate the fixtures. Be sure to highlight the central zone with light. It houses a large chandelier containing many bulbs. But we must not forget about auxiliary low-power lamps with a diffuse spectrum. To illuminate distant places, use:

• suspended and table lamps;
• sconce;
• floor lamps.

The most ordinary Provencal room will look aesthetically pleasing if it is decorated with textile accessories. A lot depends on the right choice of fabrics. Popular among both amateurs and professional designers, are:

• tablecloths;
• napkins;
• the curtains.

Making Provencal room with textiles always involves the use of soft cold tones. Matter itself should be light and weightless. The use of embroideries and floral patterns is recommended. But the use of ribbons, ruffles and embroidery Richelieu is at the discretion of the owners of apartments.

To create a complete image, it is recommended to put a patterned tablecloth on the table. You must also take into account the nuances of using indoor flowers in the Provencal interior. You can apply them almost unlimitedly. Plants with beautiful flowering are best suited. The choice between the exotic and the cultures customary for our latitudes rests with the owners themselves.

The undisputed leader is pelargonium (better known as geranium). Very good results also give:

• Saintpaulia;
• balsam;
• primrose;
• fuchsia;
• begonia;
• azalea;
• cyclamen;
• Hoya
• ficus;
• sansevieria.

It is worth focusing on such subtleties as paintings and posters in the style of Provence. They select a painting depicting olive branches, flowers in vases and pots. Be sure to consider the size of the paintings. The huge canvas on the ¾ wall in a small room will look frankly ugly. Likewise, do not use modest-sized images on a large wall.

A very good plot for Provencal cuisine is lavender. It is shown both in the form of laconic still lifes, and in the form of spacious meadow and field landscapes. Other suitable subjects would be:

• roses;
• green meadows;
• grapes;
• culinary process and products;
• farm animals.

An original step in the design of a Provence style kitchen is to mix this style with loft elements. Ceilings and part of the walls are trying to paint in different shades of white. At the same time, the best demonstration of the industrial style is brickwork. To link two dissimilar parts of the space, it is recommended to manipulate white.

Provence windows are usually made tall from floor to ceiling. But you can do otherwise, by making the crate of a conventional double-glazed window that imitates a natural tree. Windows are often decorated with wickerware and decorative balls.

Furniture will look nicer if it has a worn surface and minor, well-designed flaws. A good addition to the South French interior will be an unusual shape mixer.

The original accessory are curtains with a floral pattern. You can also consider additional elements:

• lamps with a fabric lampshade on a metal openwork suspension;
• refusal of cabinets in favor of shelves and hanging mounts;
• kitchen island with storage system and sink.

The first of the good samples that deserves attention is shown in the photo below. Two walls are shown, in the design of which they used a lot of light colors. Stylish black and dark elements are used as accents.

This figure clearly shows how gracefully the combination of a checkerboard floor, a wicker chair and light furniture. Symmetrical pendant lights look very nice.

To learn how to equip a Provence style kitchen, see the video below.