Features of Provence
A few characteristic nuances:
- For the Provencal style, it is appropriate to have textiles, furniture upholstery, dishes and decor with floral patterns, as well as decorations in the form of airy lace and macrame.
- The interior is done in pastel and sun-bleached colors with the addition of small bright accents.
- The kitchen is furnished with simple wooden furniture with open shelves and built-in niches.
- In the design it is possible to use unpainted or bleached ceiling beams and available finishing materials in the form of wood, clay, brick or stone with a natural texture.
Kitchen furniture and appliances
The kitchen set in the Provence style mainly has an antique and vintage look. The design with a wooden countertop will go perfectly with a white ceramic sink or a sink with copper and bronze faucets.
In the kitchen there are closed cabinets and open shelves that are filled with decorative elements, sets, vases, jars of spices, painted plates and other accessories.
For a Provencal interior, choose light furniture with characteristic scuffs. Doors can be decorated with glass inserts, Tiffany stained glass, panels, carvings, patina or decoupage. An antique grandma's sideboard or a china cabinet with lattice fronts will fit perfectly into this design.
The photo shows a kitchen set in pale blue tones, made of wood.
The kitchen contains forged elements in a variety of fasteners, hooks, flower stands, metal and copper handles.
The dining group with a round table, benches or chairs with high backs or armrests deserves special attention.
Modern technology is completely uncharacteristic of the Provence style. Therefore, the refrigerator and other household appliances are hidden or hidden behind facades so that they do not stand out against the general background.
The photo shows a dining group with a wooden table, a bench and chairs with upholstery in a Provence style kitchen.
Repair and finishing
Facing materials in the Provence style have a slightly careless appearance and have small defects that make it possible to add a special coziness and homeliness to the room.
- Floor. In the Provencal style, wooden flooring is mainly found in the form of laminate, light aged boards or linoleum with imitation wood. For finishing the floor, mosaic, stone and ceramic tiles of square, rectangular or hexagonal shape with grouting in the same color scheme are appropriate.
- Walls. For walls, choose textured plaster, paint, wallpaper with small plant patterns or canvases with monogram patterns, striped or checkered prints. Partially the plane can be decorated with wood, stone or brick.
- Ceiling. If the ceiling height in a city apartment or attic is sufficient, it is decorated with light or dark beams. For a low ceiling plane, whitewashing, painting or matte stretch fabric are perfect. Stucco molding, frescoes or painting in pastel colors will allow you to add a little splendor to the room.
- Apron. The most practical material is ceramic cladding. The apron area can be decorated with simple square tile modules, tiles or boar tiles.
- Doors. Door leaves most often have an artificially aged appearance. Wooden structures are decorated with transparent or frosted glass inserts, original gold-plated or bronze fittings.
The photo shows a Provence-style kitchen with a wall covered with light wallpaper with a floral print.
When creating a Provençal interior, it is appropriate to use predominantly natural materials in order to reproduce the most natural and natural environment.
The photo shows beige brickwork on the wall in the dining area in the Provence style.
French Provence does not imply perfectly smooth surfaces. The materials most often have a rough texture, creating a hand-crafted effect.
Kitchen colors
Provence style is characterized by pastel shades and light tones, which are the personification of the natural spirit.
White kitchen in Provencal style
Snow-white and milky tones are very often found in the design of kitchens in the Provence style. White colors are ideal for small rooms with limited lighting.
To deprive the design of some sterility, it is diluted with bright ceramic tiles and beautiful decorative elements.
Gray color in the kitchen interior
The laconic gray palette has a special character and has a huge variety of shades that allow you to achieve a unique kitchen design.
The photo shows a gray and white kitchen with a linear set without upper cabinets, made in Provence style.
This palette provides an excellent background for creating accents, does not conflict with rich tones and has an elegant and noble appearance.
Green shades in the interior
Light green, light green, jade colors, emerald or mint shades are the optimal solution for the kitchen. Soft and calm tones create a pleasant atmosphere in the room.
Muted olive color fits perfectly into a small room and harmonizes with natural brown wood and copper or bronze elements.
The photo shows a two-color kitchen set in olive and milky tones in the Provence style.
In order to refresh the atmosphere and give it a delicate light green background, use mint or pistachio color. This luxurious palette gives the serene, rustic Provence a certain dynamism and movement.
Blue and blue kitchen
Typical colors for a Provence style kitchen. A blue tone or aqua color gives the interior coolness. These colors go especially harmoniously with white, chocolate or sand colors.
The photo shows the interior of a kitchen in Provence style in gray-blue and white shades.
The blue range creates beneficial combinations with dark or light natural wood and cotton or linen textiles.
The photo shows a blue corner kitchen combined with blue wall decoration in a Provence style interior.
Provence in a lilac interior
Exquisite, light and pure lilac shades will highlight the charm and romance of the Provence style. One of the most commonly used colors is lavender, which is found in wall decoration, furniture or decor.
To make the interior look lighter and more delicate, purple tones are diluted with white, pink or sand flowers.
Yellow tones
For a kitchen in the Provence style, a natural and natural yellow palette is selected in the form of straw or wheat shades.
A similar color can be used to decorate a set, walls or floor.
The photo shows a yellow island set in a Provence style kitchen interior.
Beige color in the kitchen
Beige is an excellent base for other colors. It combines perfectly with similar colors and creates a light, gentle and spacious environment.
To create the most natural interior picture, vanilla, cream or champagne shades are combined with olive.
The photo shows a U-shaped beige kitchen with a black countertop in Provence style.
Turquoise living room interior
Turquoise stands out in a setting without necessarily being a dark or intense color. Light shades can be used to smooth out the walls in the living room. And to have a connection between elements, include other objects or decorations in similar shades. A lampshade, an Ottoman chair, upholstery or perhaps an abstract painting dominated by turquoise are just a few examples.
What comes to mind when you think of turquoise? Beautiful Native American jewelry? The ocean where it meets the white sandy beach? Few colors are as playful and versatile as turquoise. Especially when it comes to living room design. Depending on how you use it, it can be bold and rich, playful and vibrant, or soft and understated.
Provence style decor
In order to fill the kitchen interior with a unique charm and add elegance to it, various decorative items are used, for example, in the form of painted plates, jars, jugs, cutting boards, wicker baskets, hand mills, stands and other things.
The photo shows the decorative design of a spacious kitchen in Provence style.
The kitchen is decorated with antique wall clocks, watercolor paintings, canvases with embroidery or rural scenes. The room can also be decorated with vases of fresh flowers, pots of herbs, dried herbs, bouquets of rosemary, lavender or sunflowers.
Combination with other colors and shades
The most popular shades of brown in combination with turquoise are beige, milky, cream, chocolate. They are more suitable for large kitchen spaces.
Such shades can make the kitchen warmer and more delicate, even if it is located on the north side.
If the kitchen is on the sunny side, then turquoise can be combined with blue or white. Natural stone in combination with a turquoise interior is considered an excellent option.
The kitchen can be diluted with dark and even black countertops. If you take rich brown, it can be used to divide a room into zones. In addition, you can purchase accessories or kitchen materials of the same color.
Have you chosen a country style for your kitchen? Great! Indeed, in this style, turquoise can be easily combined with a lemon or light green shade.
Lighting
Provencal style involves a large amount of uniform, soft, diffused and close to natural lighting.
A chandelier is ideally placed above the dining area, and sconces are suitable for the work area.
The interior is complemented with small spotlights, forged candlesticks, lamps with classic shades or textile lampshades, creating a smooth and cozy light flow.
For a more homely and comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen, they prefer not too powerful beige or yellow lighting.
The photo shows a ceiling chandelier with a turquoise fabric lampshade, located above the dining group.
Kitchen design in a private house
The kitchen interior with a window features a lot of natural light. Wooden French windows or frame structures with a thin profile are appropriate for the design. The frames are made in white, artificially aged or decorated with floral patterns.
The photo shows a kitchen-dining room in Provence style in a log wooden house.
Provence in a country cottage or country house is unique and does not require much effort when creating a design. Furniture and other elements in natural colors are harmoniously combined with natural materials and wood cladding.
Thanks to its rustic flavor, this style is perfect for decorating a country veranda, gazebo or summer kitchen. The building can be finished with clapboard and wicker rattan furniture can be installed in it.
Modern
A distinctive feature of modern style is laconicism, minimalism and restraint. The lines and surfaces that form the space must be even, smooth, and monochromatic. Of the materials used, preference should be given to:
- metal, especially chrome surfaces;
- plastic, which has a pronounced gloss;
- glass;
- artificial stone;
- natural wood, if it is covered with a layer of intensely glossy varnish.
Modern style is laconic and does not tolerate excesses
If you choose a turquoise kitchen set for a modern interior, then it is better to prefer the option in which the front surfaces of the cabinets are made in gloss, and the color is as dark and rich as possible. It is suitable for the most neutral floors, walls and ceilings, which can have colors such as:
It is important to remember that in a modern interior you should make one bright spot of color and surround it with the most neutral colors and surfaces made of synthetic materials.
Modern snow-white kitchen with turquoise apron
Another option for using turquoise in a modern interior is the use of turquoise ceramic tiles on the work surface apron. Here it is important to follow the following rule - no floral or openwork patterns on the surface of the ceramics. The only ornament that can be applied are geometric elements, which are expressed not through color, but through texture. That is, for example, on a glossy turquoise tile there are matte polka dots or lines of the same color.
How to decorate a small kitchen?
A small kitchen in the Provence style should have light ceilings, walls and white furniture to increase space and compensate for the lack of lighting.
It is better to decorate the windows with light cotton or linen curtains that let in light. To create additional accents, rough decorative plaster is suitable.
The photo shows a small-sized kitchen in the Provence style, designed in light colors.
In a small room in a Khrushchev-era building, the apron is decorated with small tiles or mosaics, and the space above the work surface is equipped with open shelves for kitchen utensils.
If there is not enough space, install a bar counter or convert the window sill into a massive wooden tabletop.
To maximize the expansion of the room, it is combined with a loggia or living room.
Advantages and disadvantages of color
To understand the advantages of using turquoise, you must first say what it is. This is a mixture of blue and green - the color of the natural mineral of the same name.
Using this range in the kitchen interior provides the following main advantages:
- Relaxation and tranquility. Color influences mood, calms, and creates an atmosphere of serenity. This helps to restore strength after a hard day.
- Feeling cool. If the room is sunny and the summer heat is making itself felt, a cool palette will refresh the interior. Psychologically, it will be more comfortable to endure the heat.
- Expansion of space. Turquoise color is light and cool. It helps to visually enlarge the room, which is especially important if the dimensions are quite modest.
- Tidy kitchen. The palette is suitable for purity freaks. The freshness of turquoise will allow the room to look as if it has been thoroughly cleaned every day.
There are also certain disadvantages. Thus, cold colors, according to psychologists, help reduce appetite. Not everyone thinks that it is appropriate for the kitchen - the room where food is prepared and eaten. However, those who are trying to lose weight will like this range.
Another disadvantage is that turquoise is not universal. Its shades are suitable for a well-lit kitchen. Otherwise, they create a gloomy, “hospital” atmosphere.
Photos in the kitchen interior
A kitchen-living room in Provence style, even with the simplest layout, has a cozy atmosphere and individual design.
The photo shows the design of a spacious kitchen-living room with a fireplace, decorated in Provence style.
In a large room you can install a neat rocking chair, a fireplace or a real stove. These items will add coziness to the atmosphere. Also in the spacious studio kitchen, a kitchen set with an island is installed, and the dining group is located in the center.
Positive influence of turquoise color
The living room in turquoise tones attracts with its charm and positivity. Here you can always relax and get away from the everyday hustle and bustle.
On the other hand, it awakens a creative flight of thoughts. Turquoise color appears as a result of mixing blue and green, which are natural shades. Which gives such positive emotions when looking at him.
If you decided to make a turquoise living room design, then there is no better shade for decoration. The living room will look modern, correspond to fashion trends, cozy and inspire positive thoughts; in such a room, relaxation will be a pleasure, and the work process will give the best results.
