The Provence style, which came to us from the province of the same name, located in the south of France, absorbed all the best traditions of the unhurried life of the French village: love for nature and one's own home, frugality, family values, craving for peace and comfort. The room in a modern apartment, where Provence would be especially appropriate, is, of course, the bathroom, a place where we are looking for relaxation and calm in the frantic pace of modern life. The design of the bathroom, made in the Provence style, brings comfort and warmth, peace and tranquility, awakens romantic feelings.
Provence - lavender fairy tale in the bathroom
The word "Provence" evokes many associations: these are endless lavender fields spread under the rays of the gentle sun, and vineyards, and pine and olive groves, and picturesque mountains, and the azure sea. All this is reflected in the interior design style, which fascinates many with its simple and elegant beauty.
Provence style it is fully revealed only in spacious rooms, but if desired and with a competent approach, it can also be implemented in a small bathroom.
Ideal for decoration in the style of Provence, a large bathroom with a window.
materials
When designing a Provence-style bathroom, first of all, you will have to say a firm “no” to plastic, choosing only natural materials, which include:
- wood;
- a rock;
- clay;
- ceramics;
- plaster;
- metal (forging);
- natural textiles - linen, cotton.
Color palette
The Provence-style bathroom interior design uses a pastel palette and the colors of nature itself (photo):
- The sky and clouds are the color of baked milk, ivory, vanilla, heavenly shades of blue.
- Wood bark - all shades of brown.
- Greens - grassy colors from deep green to mint, olive shades.
- Flowers - lavender color, complemented by delicate pink, blue and soft yellow hues.
- Earth and stones - gray, sandy, terracotta, clay colors, shades of marble.
- The sea is blue, azure.
Important! The color scheme in the Provence style should be warm and pleasant, do not use cold shades of white. Too bright and flashy tones are also unacceptable.
Provence bathroom ceiling decoration
Provence does not strive for perfectly flat surfaces, on the contrary, with a smooth stretch ceiling, the bathroom will lose the special charm inherent in this style. To design the ceiling surface, you can choose one of the following options:
- Massive roughly processed wooden beams, which stand out against the background of a light plastered ceiling, roughness and small irregularities on which are only welcome.
- Finishing with a wide clapboard, painted with water-repellent paints or varnished (photo). It is better to choose larch wood, because it is not afraid of moisture.
- Decorative plaster.
- Ordinary plaster with subsequent painting in pastel color.
Floor
It is best if the Provence-style bathroom floor is darker than the walls. Earthy and woody tones are welcome. Suitable materials are:
- Ceramic tiles decorated with natural ornaments or imitating natural wood. Also, the tiled floor can be plain brown, green or blue.
- Floor mosaic.
- Well protected from moisture wooden floors, which will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
- Natural stone, porcelain stoneware.
Wall decoration
The walls of the Provence-style bathroom can be finished with wood, tiles, decorative plaster, and these materials can be combined with each other in different variations.
The tile should be large, plain or imitating natural stone, with floral inserts or ornaments, designed "antique". Decorative plaster - with divorces and streaks, Venetian, Marseilles wax and other similar types.
Partial use of moisture-resistant wallpaper with natural, floral motifs that can complement the Provencal image is allowed.
Lighting
Lighting in the Provence style interior plays an extremely important role: the space should be as bright as possible. It’s great if the bathroom has a window, then it can be decorated with thin transparent curtains that do not prevent the penetration of sunlight. If not, you need to take care of the abundance of artificial lighting.
You can place in the bathroom an object that is not quite familiar to that room - an antique forged chandelier. It may show signs of aging and wear, which are welcome. It is appropriate to decorate the area near the washbasin with wall sconces that match the style of the main lighting.
Furniture
Bathroom furniture in Provence style resembles grandmother's chests of drawers taken from the attic. It can be difficult to find and buy it, sometimes it is easier to make it to order or on your own, drawing ideas from the photos presented on the site.
Deliberately aged, with multiple scuffs, patina, forged elements and bronze handles - this is exactly what bathroom furniture in the spirit of Provence should be like.
Plumbing
The bathtub is the most important detail of the interior. It should be beautiful and roomy, preferably oval in shape, made of cast iron or acrylic, usually on high twisted legs coated with gold or copper, as in the next photo.
The sink can be faience or marble, with a stand, cabinet or forged support. Faucets and faucets fit vintage, copper or brass, with massive valves and a curved spout.
Decor
As decorative elements of the Provence-style bathroom interior, you can use:
- vases and pots with fresh flowers;
- candles;
- wicker baskets and lampshades;
- linen and cotton towels;
- ceramic or clay containers for liquid soap, toothbrushes;
- forged towel holders;
- a large mirror enclosed in a wooden or wrought iron frame;
- an abundance of textiles, curtains with ruffles, frills, embroidery, floral prints.
To complete the look of a Provence-style bathroom, place a small bright rug near the bathtub and drip a few drops of lavender oil on it.
