Provence style tiles in the bathroom interior

Provence is the name of not only the province in the south of France, but also the style of interior decoration. It is incredibly popular in Russia due to its lightness, light colors, rustic charm and true French charm. In this style, decorate houses, apartments, separate rooms, including non-residential - kitchen, bathroom.

Provence - style at the same time sophisticated and provincial. It is close to the country style, but somewhat more sophisticated. The following features are typical for the Provence style interior:

• plastered walls;
• warm pastel colors;
• the predominance of natural materials;
• pieces of furniture are artificially aged, covered with a patina;
• live and dried bouquets;
• ceramic and porcelain figurines;
• ceiling with wooden beams;
• forging as an element of decor;
• embroidery-Richelieu, ruffle trim;
• floral print.

For the bathroom to be decorated in the true spirit of the south of France, it must be flooded with sunlight. Therefore, if your bathroom does not have a window, it is better to choose another option for its decor. A window can be of any shape or size, but it must be required.

Every piece of furniture should be rustic. Preferred wooden stools or benches, always aged - with peeling paint. Colors - white, blue, blue, olive and all their shades. Metal or porcelain hardware is available. A decisive "no" - plastic and stainless steel.

Is there a place for tiles in such a bathroom? Since it is quite difficult to imagine a modern bathroom, at least partially not tiled with ceramic tiles, the answer to the question is certainly positive. Tiles can not be scared by excess moisture, it does not lose its shape and appearance either from temperature changes or from water on the surface.

Modern manufacturers of finishing materials not only adhere to quality considerations, but also follow fashion trends, which means they release ceramic tile collections in any of the existing interior decoration styles. As for tiles suitable for Provence, the requirements for it are the same as for the rest of the decor: colors are not bright, powdery, warm, artificially aged texture, floral motifs.

The main rule: the lighter the shade on the walls and floor, the larger and more voluminous the room looks and vice versa. For a very small bathroom, light beige, milky, white or a shade of champagne are suitable.

For those who want more color in the decor, you can recommend using shades of green or blue, but not saturated, and even more so not neon. Suitable colors are lavender, olive, cornflower blue, mustard, khaki, sky blue, dusty rose. It looks good combination of monophonic tiles taken from the same collection and with a floral motif.

Tile manufacturers no longer release single design options. The vast majority of the collections on the market are presented, all models in which are perfectly combined with each other. The collection includes:

• plain tile;
• with print (companion to monophonic);
• textured, embossed tile (also a companion to monochrome);
• border;
• floor tiles.

When choosing a tile laying method, it is necessary to be guided primarily by the size of the room. Not every method will look good in a small bathroom. If you have chosen two types of tiles-companions - plain and with a floral print, then their layout should be half: to the middle of the wall is plain, above - with flowers.

No need to think that any floral pattern is a provence. Dwell on non-banal options - with the effect of antiquity, reminiscent of decoupage, with a pattern of plants, possibly birds. However remember on the balance of patterned and monophonic, it must be clearly observed.

Not only the walls, but also the floor can be tiled. Many designers believe that exactly how the floor is decorated is the most important detail of the bathroom decor. It can be pearly white or sand color, imitate wood (such tiles are also available). Since Provence is a natural material, imitation of wood or stone on the floor will be very helpful.

Provence tiles can be laid out using methods known to all - “seam-in-seam”, “herringbone” and so on. However, there is a diagonal layout characteristic of Western European interior styles. It is she who can give the interior the missing refinement.

And finally, we will admire the beautiful Provencal interiors of the bathrooms:

• in this bathroom, the right balance between print, texture and monochrome has been achieved, which is why it looks so exquisite;

• the combination of boards and tiling looks unusual, but very interesting;

• floral print does not look excessive due to the insert of white tiles;

• a beveled window and fresh flowers - it seems that you can lie in this bathroom forever.

The video designer’s advice on how to create an interior in the style of Provence.