Content
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1 Fundamental points
- 1.1 Color solution
- 1.2 Materials used
- 1.3 Basic elements
- 2 General recommendations
- 3 In conclusion about lighting
In many countries of the world, housewives use the Provence style in the interior of the kitchen to convey the atmosphere of the French province. A fireplace plays an important role in this appearance, but in modern apartments this luxury cannot always be allowed.
Then the specialists began to develop interesting solutions, making the slab for this design element. It is not at all necessary to adhere to all common truths, you can only hint at the presence of such a style.
The predominance of pastel colors.
Fundamental points
First of all, the Provencal style in the interior of the kitchen is distinguished by ecology, since it involves the use of natural materials in the form of stone, canvas or wood. The name comes from a region located in southern France. He, in turn, is known for its picturesque landscapes and excellent cuisine. The appearance of the premises in this design attracts first of all with the simplicity and charm of antiquity..
Color solution
As a rule, there is a predominance of pastel colors. The most commonly used color is sea sand, azure sea or bleached canvas (see. also white kitchen classic). The lower part, side planes and decorative elements can be made in milk, beige, terracotta, and also white.
With these shades, there is a feeling of calm and harmony:
- In the process of decorating a room, it is necessary to correctly combine rich color shades with pastel colors.
- If you don't really like bleached walls, you can play with gentle tones of blue or green.
- Furniture should be bright, then it will look advantageous against the background of light walls.
- In the process of arrangement, a combination of blue and pale yellow shades is considered successful.
Using light brown shades.
Addition!
The interior door is usually also white, but the surface should be patted. For more accurate reproduction in the room, a soot effect is created.
Materials used
When the interior of the kitchen is done in a Provencal style, wallpaper as a finishing material is almost never found. The side surfaces are covered with plaster, which creates the effect of rough application.
As a rule, modern materials are lacking in the design.
- The floor is usually finished with light brown tiles. However, it is permissible to lay laminate for kitchenimitating a plank surface (sometimes shown in the tutorial video).
- Natural stone is ideal for walls, but you can also opt for any materials that repeat it.
- The ceiling is made light, and a decoration like a dark wooden beam is possible.
Create an antique effect on the photo.
Note!
Initially, the Provencal dwelling was a rural house with small rooms and windows, so the owners tried to make the premises lighter and at least visually enlarge them.
Basic elements
Very often, Provence style kitchen interiors are created by hand. In such cases, beginners make mistakes in terms of using the basic elements, because external simplicity is actually deceiving.
Correct implementation requires impeccable taste and serious work.
- The dining area is usually made up of a massive wood table with embroidered linen napkins and antique chairs.
- Furniture should have clear geometric lines so that the decor resembles a French village.
- If the objects have a dark shade, then they must be given a shabby look.
- For antiquity, wood surfaces are treated properly. In this case, chips and other defects inherent in the material are formed.
Furniture in blue tones.
Advice!
If plastic windows are purchased, then it is necessary to choose models that imitate wood. When decorated, they are draped with light textiles in a small flower.
General recommendations
The Provence style interior will look equally good in the kitchen of a country house, as well as an apartment. Light colors are a priority, so even a small cooking room will appear spacious.
Careful finishing for Provence style kitchens not required, since the effect lies precisely in irregularities, cracks and other flaws.
- Only natural materials are suitable for decoration. With their help, all surfaces are finished.
- Light-colored wooden furniture is installed, but options with blue, green and brown items are allowed.
- The cabinet doors are decorated with floral designs. They can also be glass or lattice.
- In the process of arrangement, built-in appliances are installed to complement the style.
- Countertops are usually made of stone or ceramic tiles, but if necessary, wood is also used.
- The presence of a large number of open niches and shelves is considered a promising option. Their space is filled with beautiful trinkets.
- Ceramic dishes and other kitchen utensils are left in plain sight and not hidden in cabinets and bedside tables.
- The interior of the Provence kitchen is not complete without a fireplace, which gives the room a special charm. In apartments, the stove should become the hearth.
- Color will help to emphasize light curtains of the same tone, as well as lamps and forged candelabra, the price of which is not so high.
Corner version of Provencal cuisine.
Note!
If you carry out the design according to all the rules, including all the elements, then you can feel a certain difficulty in operation.
Open dishes quickly collect dust, and it is not always possible to build in any household appliance.
In conclusion about lighting
When the interior design of a Provence style kitchen is done, you have to choose lighting that is fully close to natural light. However, in fact, spotlights can be a great addition. It is not recommended to leave dark areas.