How to choose Provence style lighting for your interior?

Lighting can either transform or make any room uncomfortable. Suffice it to recall cold hospital corridors, and, for example, cafes, where there is always soft warm light.

Especially in winter, people miss the sun, so it is very important that there is always light at home. A special cozy atmosphere can be created with the help of various lamps or floor lamps. However, it is not always possible to choose a lamp that matches the interior of the room. But don’t be upset, because for any lamp you can make a lampshade with your own hands from fabric .

DIY frame and base for lampshade

First you need to choose a lamp or several lamps for which you need to make fabric lampshades . It is better to use lamps with energy-saving or LED lamps. Regular light bulbs can simply burn the fabric, so it’s better not to take risks.

Before you begin, you need to remove the frame for which the lampshade will be created. If the lamp does not have a frame, then it can be purchased, for example, in a special store or construction department.

Also, the frame for any lamp, be it a floor lamp, table lamp or chandelier, can be made independently. To do this you will need thick wire and pliers.

The base can have any shape. It will be easier to make a lampshade for a cylindrical or cone-shaped frame.

Wicker chandeliers

Wicker rattan lampshades or eco-chandeliers with wicker elements look interesting in the interior and are combined with floral patterns. A lamp decorated with dry branches, leaves and even stones will organically fit into a French country setting. You can hang it in a spacious kitchen or hallway. Wicker bowls can be chandelier shades on a wooden hoop. Supporting the idea of ​​harmony and proportions, rattan chandeliers carry folk imagination and individuality. They are easy to use, environmentally friendly and safe on the one hand, and are a stylish product with an exclusive design on the other, good for any room.

This chandelier will fit perfectly into an interior in Provence or country style and will become the highlight of the dining room.

How to choose fabric for a lampshade

First of all, you need to choose a suitable fabric for the lampshade. You can use light, hard or dense material. If desired, you can even make a lampshade from wool, it all depends on the creator’s idea and the interior of the room.

If the frame consists of ordinary wire, it is better to use an opaque material to cover it. Dark silk, cotton and taffeta are suitable.

It is also worth remembering that the color of the fabric can give both cold and warm light. In the first case, you can use blue or green fabric, and in the second, yellow, orange or red.

Fabric lamps

Fabric chandeliers have their own characteristics. To easily differentiate from the Country style, lampshades come in 2 varieties: delicate lace and rough textured. The first ones look light and cute, and the lace is woven like cotton doilies. Several of these lampshades in delicate colors can be placed on the frame of the chandelier. This creates a harmonious contrast inherent in the rural lifestyle. The second design option uses coarse fabrics in natural shades with images of all kinds of floristry, a rooster - the symbol of Provence, as well as grapevines. The lamp can be without a pattern; in this case, its role is played by the texture of the fabric, thread, or twine. Fabric lampshades are well suited for the bedroom, scattering soft light and creating a feeling of calm and intimacy. Lampshades look good in the kitchen or above the table. The shapes and stylistic design of the lampshade are universal and provide sufficient light to the kitchen or dining room.

Forged chandelier in Provence style

Necessary materials for making a lampshade

Fabric lampshades can be made in different ways. If the new lampshade will be glued on top of a regular plain lampshade, then no preparatory work is required.

But if there is only a wire frame, then it is better to first coat it with paint and then wrap it with light or dark cotton tape.

To make the lampshade look neat, you need to sew it on a typewriter.

In addition, you will need:

• iron;
• a simple pencil;
• ruler;
• textile;
• pins;
• threads matching the color of the material;
• kraft paper (or any thick paper, as well as whatman paper);
• glue (you can take a special one for fabric or a universal one).

When all the necessary materials and tools are at hand, you can start sewing a lampshade with your own hands from fabric .

New Year's decor in Scandinavian style

New Year's decor in the Scandinavian style is always a clean slate, so get ready to buy new things for it, including a Christmas tree decoration and interior accessories.

Live spruce or do it yourself, from a single piece of wood. They decorate this beauty with wooden toys and candies, knitted balls, and mittens.

You can hang the garland on a green pipe cleaner as you wish, but be sure to decorate the window and one of the walls with lights.

By the way, you can decorate the ceiling beams with light bulbs, just do it so that all the lights are the same color.

Master class on making a lampshade with your own hands

First step

First you need to make a template to cut the required amount of fabric.

There are two ways: if the frame is cylindrical, then you can measure the circumference and draw one line on the fabric, and then measure the height and draw a second line. After this, all that remains is to draw two more sides of the rectangle and cut out the template.

If the frame is cone-shaped, then you can lay out the paper, take a pencil and gradually roll the frame along the sheet, mark with a dotted line the lines of its sides.

The main thing is that the frame rotates completely; to do this, you can mark a reference point on it using a piece of thread or a pin. After this, you can connect the lines and cut out the template.

Second step

In order not to cut off more, or worse, less fabric, you need to attach the template to the frame of the lamp - it must completely fit. If the template is larger, you need to cut off the excess paper; if it is smaller, you will have to take the measurements again and make a new template.

Third step

When the size of the template matches the size of the base for the lampshade, you can begin to attach it to the fabric. If the material has a pattern, you need to position the template so that the drawn elements “look” in the right direction. You need to calculate everything so that, for example, you don’t cut off the head of a flying bird. Otherwise the lamp will look ugly.

The template must be applied to the wrong side of the fabric, and then it must be secured with pins. After this, you can carefully trace the template along the contour. If the fabric is dark in color, you can use not a simple pencil, but special fabric crayons or a piece of soap.

After this, you need to draw allowances. To do this, you need to draw lines at a distance of one and a half to two centimeters from the boundaries of the template.

Fourth step

Without removing the template from the fabric, you need to carefully remove the pins one at a time and wrap the seam allowances inside. The fold lines must be secured with pins.

Now you need to remove the template and thread the sewing machine. The threads must be chosen so that they are almost invisible on the fabric.

Fifth step

Now you need to sew the resulting part on a typewriter. This needs to be done only on three sides - one of the sides must be left untreated in order to then form a seam on the frame itself.

You need to stitch at a distance of five to seven millimeters from the edge. If desired, you can process the sections. But in any case, they will have to be hidden when the fabric is glued to the frame.

Sixth step

After this, you need to turn on the iron and iron the fabric piece well. If wrinkled parts remain, the fabric will not adhere well to the base, and the lampshade will look ugly.

Bedroom design in Provence style

If you decide to decorate your bedroom interior in Provence style, then you should adhere to these basic components. There are no random details in Provence; each one should reflect its amazing flavor. Avoid built-in spotlights, suspended and plasterboard structures, and new factory-made furniture made from non-natural materials. The room can be zoned with forged or wooden partitions.

Choice of colors

The colors of the Provence style are gray, terracotta, olive, Italian yellow, lavender, cream, beige, blue, sea wave, sand. At the same time, they should all be blurry and a little “dusty”, as if bleached by the sun. Combinations typical of Provence are blue with soft yellow, lavender with white or gray, beige with yellowish white, terracotta with olive or milky. Dark colors are not used.

Advice! To age the surface of a wall or object, glazing is used, in which the lower, more saturated layer is visible through the upper, translucent one.

This is what Provence style furniture looks like

Wall decoration

Basically, the walls are covered with paint; other types of materials are rarely used. Moreover, there is no need to achieve an ideal condition - cracks, roughness, and carelessly applied plaster are acceptable. And since there should be a lot of light in the room, the paint color is usually light. Authentic wall decoration in Provence is stone, so one wall or several can remain brick, or be covered with rough stone. The brick is glazed for beauty. It is also possible to paste wallpaper with a noticeable relief and finish with wooden panels. Plaster and polyurethane rosettes, monograms and stucco are welcome.

This is what the correct whitewash looks like for the Provence style

Floor

The best choice would be porcelain stoneware, tiles that imitate wood, or wooden boards with a pronounced texture. A carpet with a long pile, a fine pattern or a burlap effect is suitable for the bedroom. If the walls and textiles are replete with prints, then the carpet can be plain.

Spirit of Provence

Provence bedroom ceiling

Of course, wooden decorative beams best highlight the rustic spirit of Provence, but they require a fairly spacious room. Therefore, for a small bedroom it will be enough to simply paint the ceiling with light paint. By the way, in the old days the ceiling was decorated with hand-made floral patterns.

If space allows, the ceiling can be decorated with decorative beams

Textile

Floral patterns (roses, lavender, poppies), natural fabrics, the absence of lush folds and lambrequins for curtains are features of the Provence style. This is compensated by the rich decoration of the bed - even lace is acceptable there. Ornaments on textiles may differ - this will not spoil the impression, but will emphasize the eclecticism of the style. To complete the look, you can install an airy canopy above the bed. The most commonly used are linen, cotton and chintz.

The upholstery of upholstered furniture can be rough to the touch - made of printed fabric or tapestry.

Soft shades and floral prints

Furniture

A Provence bedroom should have not only a beautiful bed - wrought iron or wood, but also a chest of drawers, a banquette, chairs, a rocking chair, an elegant dressing table and a pouf. All these items can be rustic, rough, or, conversely, royally elegant. The best choice is antique furniture, but artificially aged items will also fit well. If it is impossible to age the furniture beautifully, then you can simply paint it white.

Aged furniture bears the imprint of time

Accessories and trinkets

If the bedroom is exclusively for women, then there can be a lot of accessories and fresh flowers. Paintings in antique frames, striking grandfather clocks, ceramic trinkets—these are essential items for Provence. If spouses will relax in the bedroom, then the number of trinkets should be kept to a minimum. An old chest or suitcase, baskets and vases will decorate the interior. Pots with live plants are a must-have touch in the Provence style. You can fit a decorative cart wheel into the interior.

A fireplace occupies a special place in the Provence interior. It can be either real or stylized. The fireplace is covered with tiles or ceramic tiles.

Provence is characterized by a large number of all sorts of useless decorative gizmos

Lighting

The highlight of the French style is large windows with wooden blinds. If it is not possible to install French windows, then you need to provide the room with maximum light. Curtains should not block the sun's rays, so they are always made of translucent materials and light colors. Tulle, chintz, cambric or satin are ideal.

The interior should have lamps of different types and locations. Forged chandeliers on chains and crystal chandeliers with beads are also trending. Ceramic lamps with textile shades are placed on the bedside tables near the bed.

Beautiful lampshade and ceramic base

Arrangement of a small bedroom

If the room of the future bedroom is small, then it is decorated like this. The wall above the head of the bed is decorated with stone or decorative brick. You can also use wood panels. The remaining walls are covered with wallpaper in small flowers. The floor is covered with parquet boards or high-quality laminate that imitates rough wood. The central object of the interior is the bed, the main emphasis is on it and the bedding. Bed linen, bedspreads and pillows should be designed in Provence style. Next to the bed you can place two bedside tables with bent legs, aged by brushing or glazing. They usually place two lamps with fabric shades, and flowers in a vase or pot. If space allows, a dressing table with a mirror and a chair are installed opposite or next to the bed. Also, the bedroom must have a closet for things.

It is better to choose forged curtain rods, just like a chandelier. Curtains should be light, translucent, in harmony with the textiles of the bed. You can throw a homespun or crocheted rug in front of the bed. Above the bed we hang one large or several small paintings with Provençal landscapes.

Fabric lampshade decoration

A table lamp with a lampshade looks much nicer than just an ordinary bare lamp. But if a monochromatic color is chosen for the lampshade, then you can decorate it in an original way. Here are some ideas on how you can make an interesting lampshade decoration out of fabric.

Lampshade in Provencal style

In order to decorate a plain lampshade, you will need a piece of fabric and fringe. Typically, green, turquoise and pastel shades of colors are used for the Provence style; checkered colors or floral patterns are also suitable.

First, you need to select a suitable fabric for a plain lampshade and cut two strips from it - one to decorate the top of the lampshade. This strip of fabric should be long enough to completely wrap the circle and make a bow. The second strip should be the length of the circumference of the bottom of the lampshade, and fringe must be sewn to it. This can be done on a sewing machine.

All free edges of the fabric must be processed so that it does not fray. After this, using glue or thread with a needle, you need to attach the fringed ribbon to the base of the lampshade so that the fringe hangs down.

Then you need to decorate the top of the lampshade. To do this, you need to glue or also sew a ribbon along the circumference, and tie the free edges with a bow.

You can also use lace for a Provencal style lampshade. The good thing about this element is that it can simply be glued to the fabric.

You can make lace flowers, stripes, or completely cover the fabric lampshade with lace napkins.

Lampshade with fabric flowers

Another unusual idea that will allow a table lamp with a lampshade to look like a flowerbed is to decorate it with fabric flowers.

Fabric in delicate shades is perfect for flowers; you can use, for example, organza or chiffon, or you can simply take, for example, an old jacket, cut strips and twist them into roses.

You can decorate a lampshade with just a few flowers, but if you have time and patience, you can make a whole bunch of flowers to completely cover the lampshade.

DIY lampshade made from scraps

If you have many pieces of different fabric at home, you can make a lampshade from multi-colored scraps.

In order to make such a lampshade, you need to use the technique of sewing pieces to a fabric base. The easiest way is to cut a piece of fabric to the size of the frame and divide it into several wedges.

Then you need to sew patches to each wedge the way you like - you can sew strips of fabric diagonally, or make small squares. To avoid delaying the process, it is better to use a sewing machine.

After this, all the wedges with patches will need to be sewn together and glued to the base of the lampshade.

This lamp can fit perfectly into a country style!

Lampshade made of unusual materials

When you make a lampshade yourself, you can give free rein to your imagination and experiment. To make an original thing, you first need to find unusual material.

For example, in the kitchen, a lampshade made from burlap can look very interesting. This fabric transmits light well. Such a lampshade can be decorated with some wooden details, for example, clothespins or wooden beads and buttons.

You can also use grandma's old lace doilies for decoration. You can also write something on such a lampshade with white or black paint, as they usually write on bags.

For a teenager's room, you can sew an American-style lampshade. For this you will need denim. And you don’t have to buy it, you can just cut up old jeans - every person probably has such a thing.

Such a lampshade can be decorated, for example, with a denim pocket where you can insert an artificial flower or a piece of a checkered handkerchief. You can also use applique for such a lampshade. Pieces of leather are suitable for this.

For example, for a lamp that will stand in a girl’s room or bedroom, you can sew a delicate lampshade from mesh. This fabric can be found in any sewing store.

A lampshade made of several layers of mesh will look interesting - it will resemble a ballerina’s tutu or a fluffy skirt.

Each of us wants to find a corner in the house where we can dream and relax, drink a cup of warming herbal tea, and get comfortable. A Provence style kitchen is perfect for this ritual. France, romance, water meadows and serenity... Simple, but at the same time sophisticated provincial style is more popular than ever in modern interior design.

New Year's table decoration in the spirit of Provence

New Year's table setting in Provence style involves the presence of a homespun tablecloth in pastel colors. Place plain, light-colored plates on the table—they don’t have to be white. Decorate the stems of glasses and cutlery with bows made of twine or silk ribbons. Place a sprig of rosemary near each device - it looks very much like a coniferous tree. In addition, rosemary is a truly Provencal plant, which means that thanks to it, the New Year in Provence style will take on a more colorful sound.

Beautiful floral arrangements in Provence style for the New Year

Place a New Year's composition consisting of a spruce wreath, candles, and small porcelain figurines in the center of the table. A bottle of champagne can be placed in a wooden cart paved with hay. An excellent decoration for the New Year's table in the Provence style - cupcakes with plenty of cream and large homemade gingerbread cookies laid out on a napkin in an antique box (or made in an antique style).

New Year's roses in Provence style - floral accents for a festive interior

Distinctive features

If quite recently a kitchen in the Provencal style was certainly associated with a country house, today dining rooms decorated in a rustic style can often be found in a city apartment.

This type of kitchen is characterized by soft colors, as if slightly faded in the sun, mixed with correctly placed bright accents. In the Provence interior, you can smell the smell of fresh grass and sea at every corner. The main colors are light green, blue, peach, beige, olive, soft lilac, lavender, pastel shades of rose.

Light curtains or curtains, weightless lace and ruffles, floral patterns and delicate porcelain figurines will ideally fit into the interior of a kitchen in the Provence style.

When choosing furniture, you should give preference to light shades of natural wood, slightly aged, with elements of decoupage. Rattan wicker furniture, chests of drawers and cabinets with vintage brass handles, chairs with carved backs, draped with fabric are widely used. It is better to use furniture with soft rounded corners and choose round tables. After all, it is this kind of furniture that will emphasize the softness and simplicity of the rustic style.

The walls in the kitchen in the Provence style are covered with paint or wallpaper in pastel colors with floral patterns. On the floor, laminate made from natural oak, walnut or ceramic tiles that imitate the structure of wood are most often used.

Features of the design of different types of living rooms

Only the Provençal style can harmoniously combine provincial simplicity and aristocratic luxury. This feature opens up wide possibilities for decorating any premises of apartments, country houses and country houses, especially since you can create an interior in the Provence style yourself, without the involvement of specialists and designers.

Kitchen-living room

The visual separation of the space of two zones in the room that differ in functionality should be harmoniously designed. To harmoniously combine the kitchen area and living room, the following options exist:

• Dividing space with arches and small partitions. This option is very interesting from a design point of view, since an arch or small partition only marks the boundary between zones and does not divide the room.
• Use in the design of multi-level floors and ceilings. Steps and ledges also break up the space well. This option has found its popularity only in rooms with high ceilings.

  
  The functional areas of the kitchen and living room are separated by a table, which can be used as a dining area

• Separation of functional areas using furniture. Depending on the size of the room, you can come up with a lot of options for arranging various pieces of furniture. If you install a dining table in the center of the room, then a third functional area visually appears - the dining room. At the same time, the dining table will separate both the living room and the kitchen.
• An original option for separating the living room and kitchen areas could be a transparent aquarium, a shelf filled with vases of flowers, as well as the use of specific lighting.

As a rule, kitchen appliances are selected in pure white, but they can be decorated accordingly, and thereby visually hidden. It is important to pay attention to the textile design of the kitchen-living room, since both zones must be in harmony with each other. For this, materials are selected from cotton, chintz and white linen. Curtains in the kitchen-living room do not have to be expensive. The main thing is that they contain drawings characteristic of the Provençal style. Lacy napkins look very beautiful in the interior of the kitchen-living room.

Organization of space in a small living room

Small living rooms in Provencal style are always decorated in light pastel colors. A large mirror in a vintage frame can increase the space. Several prints on the wall, located horizontally or vertically, will visually expand the space of a small living room. It is better to choose furniture that is not bulky. A good option would be to place not a sofa, but two small armchairs that are woven from wicker.

The floor will be decorated with a homemade rug. Rugs made from natural coarse threads look beautiful. It should not stand out in color, but only tonally it can be a little darker or lighter than the interior.

The living room does not seem small because of the white walls and ceilings, as well as because of the exit to the loggia

For a small living room, you need to choose lighting that increases the space. Lighting fixtures can be positioned in such a way that they illuminate several areas of the living room, thereby expanding it. For example, you can put a floor lamp in the corner, hang a small sconce on the wall between the chairs, and decorative lighting on the wall opposite the chairs. In general terms, such dim lighting will create a cozy atmosphere and visually enlarge a small living room.

Country chic: nuances of Provence

Decorating the living room of a country house will not be difficult, since there will always be some old furniture, unused lamps, round rugs crocheted from strips of fabric and other antique items. When decorating the living room of a country house in Provencal style, these old things are of great value. For example, an old chest of drawers or chest, with peeling paint and scratched corners, after decoration will turn into an exquisite piece of Provencal style furniture. Such things will find a second life, harmoniously complementing each other in the interior.

The living room of a country house can be easily transformed with fresh flowers growing near it. In such a living room a sofa and armchairs with “skirts” will look perfect. The ceiling is painted in light colors, and if there are wooden beams in it, then they can be left as is - this will emphasize the Provence style.

The beauty is in the little things

Accents in the kitchen are placed on natural fabrics - a tablecloth with a flower, with an animal theme or in a marine style, soft sofas with small linen pillows, fabric napkins and towels, cute tassels on the handles and doors of furniture.

Additional little things in the form of shells, flower pots, wicker baskets with fruit, bronze candlesticks add unique charm and charm to the surrounding space.

You can complement the Provencal style kitchen interior with wrought iron hangers and photo frames, and clay dishes will give it a special flavor.

Decorating a room with textiles

As for the design of window openings, they should be designed easily and simply. All this is necessary so that the windows allow maximum light and air into the house. This option is also ideal if there are no curtains at all. When choosing fabrics, prefer the old colors of tulle, cambric, satin, chintz. If you choose fabrics with patterns, they should be combined and echo other interior design. How this is done, look at the photo of the Provence style in the interior.

Speaking about the choice of fabrics, they should be natural: linen or cotton, muslin or wool. The tonality is not too bright, muted. Colors you can choose are white, milky, yellow, blue, ocher, lavender, olive. But they are all necessarily light!

It is very appropriate to use decorations with hand-made items.

You can safely choose fabrics that have a small flower, stripes, or a marine style. But in the latter case, shells and shells and fisherman’s nets should be introduced into the overall interior design.

Bed linen sets are decorated with a lot of embroidery, ruffles, and lace. Quilted bedspreads, lots of pillows, canopies - will perfectly help create the style of rustic Provence!

Lighting rate

When decorating a kitchen in Provencal style, do not forget about lighting; soft, pleasant, slightly dim light will clearly emphasize the harmonious style.

The highlight of the interior will be the chandelier. In order to emphasize the overall style of the room, a chandelier in the kitchen should not be massive and pretentious; excessive decoration with stones is also inappropriate.

A chandelier in the Provence style is distinguished by the simplicity and lightness of its design. It is better to purchase a chandelier in sand or cream color; a classic white chandelier will fit perfectly into any space.

Beautiful bathroom in Provence style

If you like a rustic style, you can decorate your home in Provence style! You just need to have the desire and opportunity. But when turning such an idea into reality, you should understand the basic principles and features of the style:

• Using a Light Palette
• The furniture is also light, and even with an antique effect
• The floors are also light
• Curtains are chosen to be light and weightless, or maybe not exist at all.
• Patterns with flowers should be used
• Lots of fresh flowers
• Natural fabric, ruffles, embroidery
• Forged parts
• Fabric, porcelain, ceramic elements

Natural materials and variety of shapes

The material for the chandelier must be natural. A chandelier made of wood with elements of bronze, copper, and brass looks ideal. Metal goes well with wood of any color. The slightly rough frame of a wooden chandelier will be softened by a fabric lampshade; placed in the center of the kitchen above the table, such a chandelier will certainly attract attention.

Forged bases made of slightly worn metal, glass or porcelain shades will give the chandelier extraordinary beauty.

Having decided to give preference to a forged chandelier, you should complement the room with lamps, candlesticks, and sconces made of the same metal.

Ceramics will fit perfectly into the Provence style: ceramic lampshades with a floral print will add additional fragility to the product. Chandeliers decorated with plants made of colored ceramics look elegant in combination with simple shades made of frosted white glass.

For those who want to choose a lamp with a more festive decor and fit it into the Provencal style, chandeliers with candle lamps are well suited - a festive mood that does not go beyond modesty is a good solution for this.

The manufacturer decorates some models of chandeliers in the Provence style with elements in the form of tree branches and bunches of grapes. Such lighting fixtures will look good on a ceiling decorated with wooden beams.

Chandeliers made of mosaic glass look beautiful in the interior of a Provence kitchen; floral decor will further emphasize the elegance of such a lamp.

Christmas tree in Provence style

The New Year tree is the main attribute of the winter holidays. Without it, New Year in Provence style is not New Year. To decorate a Christmas tree in Provence style, look for toys made from natural materials: wood, straw, fabric. Ideally, Christmas tree decorations are made by handicraftsmen. Decorative dolls, houses, baskets, horses - all this will emphasize the Provence style.

The angels and stars made of straw are especially lovely. You can decorate the Christmas tree with children's crafts made from fabric, paper, wool, felt and thread, imbued with naivety and purity of the holiday perception. Decorating your Christmas tree will benefit from hanging homemade gingerbread and apples on it.

It is better to celebrate the New Year in Provence style without the traditional “rain” - it “lubrifies” the feeling of the natural sophistication of the French province. Garlands should consist of small white, turquoise or soft pink bulbs that emit soft light. Actually, there are no special hard and fast rules on how to decorate a Christmas tree in the Provence style - most importantly, no acidic colors or plastic toys.

Decorating the New Year tree in Provençal style - in blue and white colors

How to choose

When choosing a chandelier for the kitchen, you should pay attention to its size. In a spacious kitchen-dining room, you can place a large chandelier in the center and a small lamp in the work area.

Since the Provence style does not like large objects, you can use sconces and candles as additional light sources, which will add romance to your kitchen.

You should select a chandelier in the same color scheme as the general style of the room - for the Provencal style these are pastel colors.

It should be noted that most lighting manufacturers have chandeliers of a specific “Provence” or “Country” series in their line, which greatly facilitates the search.

Furniture for interior design in Provence style

These objects reflect time. In any case, the furniture should be made of natural wood or wicker, and maybe with forged elements. It must be painted and bleached. If necessary, it is given an aged effect.

Also here, options for antique chests of drawers, sideboards, sideboards, and small tables are simply integral, finding a place in any part of the house. Furniture items are decorated with drawings of floral motifs, as well as with carvings. The curls can be orange or green.

But the forged bed will become a real calling card of your bedroom! But it is important to understand the fact that forging should be light and elegant.

DIY Provencal chandelier

It is not necessary to look for a lamp suitable for the main style in a store or to make it to order; you can quite easily make a chandelier in the Provence style yourself.

Taking any metal frame of an old lamp as a basis, you can transform it beyond recognition by attaching handmade lace or beaded flowers using special fabric glue or thin wire. The lampshade from an old chandelier can be decorated with new linen fabric to match the wallpaper.

The old chandelier shades can be removed and a new frame can be made using wire, covering it with checkered fabric in a patchwork style. Even simple glass shades can be painted with acrylic paints in a plant theme. You can transform an ordinary old chandelier with flowers made of polymer clay, so it will fit perfectly into the natural style you have chosen.

The Provence style immerses us in harmony and fascinates us with its simplicity, and a correctly selected chandelier makes it complete and even more enchanting.

New Year's decor in Provence style

New Year's decor in the Provence style is quite simple, but it is always cozy, since the design does not bother you even on New Year's Eve, and the mood in it is always good. The main thing here is to furnish the room correctly. For example, buy old chairs, chests, boxes, rub them a little with candle wax or age them with decoupage. A chest of drawers, a little cracked but still cute when you paint it white, would also look good next to the tree.

Provence is a dedicated area with a New Year's table, but the walls are also decorated with wreaths, and the buffet is generally zoned with its accessories, since it usually becomes the center of the 2015 composition.

If you decide to celebrate the New Year in one room, then it is worth highlighting some small object on the wall, for example, a cuckoo clock. They are decorated with cotton wool and tinsel, and antique drawings and engravings are hung nearby, but metal frames are purchased for them, as are plates with paintings in silver trim.

The table is set simply, napkins are crocheted, the tabletop is covered with a knitted tablecloth, the chest of drawers also receives a similar blanket on top, and homespun runners or rugs in patchwork style are laid on the floor. The main thing is to lay out the gifts on the chest of drawers and hang the socks there, which Santa Claus puts on the gifts.

For New Year's decor in the Provence style, choose items you need in everyday life: unusually shaped food jars that definitely need to be decorated with labels, antique keys for barn locks, vases with fresh or artificial flowers, pots with plants.

Small bouquets of rosemary, which are placed between plates on the New Year's table 2015, should remind everyone of the approach of such a beloved one; Judging by the elongated leaves and their resinous smell, everyone understands that this classic Provençal plant invites you to celebrate the New Year 2020 in the spirit of the French province.

Selecting a lamp and frame

Select a lamp for the base of the product. Lamps with only energy-saving light bulbs are ideal, as simple ones can burn through fabric.

You can make the base frame yourself or buy it in a specialized store. Prepare thick wire with pliers in advance.

A cylindrical frame is easier to operate than a cone-shaped one.

Materials for making chandeliers in Provence style

The Provence series chandeliers made in Italy are very popular. The products are of excellent quality and are characterized by refined execution. Natural materials are used as materials to create lamps; plastic is not held in high esteem.

Forged metal

Artistic forging organically conveys the grace of the south of France. Bird figures and curlicues, floral patterns create a characteristic style. Forged chandeliers in the Provence style can organically fit into any interior, provided they are harmoniously selected in size. Metal products do not look rough and massive; on the contrary, they seem weightless.

Note. To support the chosen concept of creating the style of the room, do not forget to select details in a similar design.

Ceramics

At first glance, choosing ceramics for the production of chandeliers may seem strange. But modern designers are ready to prove the opposite. Porcelain chandeliers are often found in specialized stores. Often, lampshades are made in light shades, with decorative metal elements imitating a vine.

Rhinestone

Crystal can give any product a solemn and luxurious look. Transparent rock pendants decorate the metal frames of the chandeliers, creating a romantic spirit. The main thing is not to overdo it with the decor, otherwise the living room will no longer resemble a village in the South of France. Previously, crystal was used as a light diffuser in a room, but now such use is not considered necessary.

Fabric selection

Any material will do: from light to dense, even wool. It depends on the artist's intentions and the style of the house.

It is better to cover the wire frame with an opaque fabric (silk, cotton or taffeta).

Cold colors: blue-blue or greenish, and warm colors: red, yellow, etc.

Harmony of taste

When choosing a chandelier for Provencal country, you need to pay attention to the important features characteristic of this style. Chandeliers in the Provence style look as if they were made by hand down to the smallest details. In fact, this is not true. In the manufacture of chandeliers, hand finishing is partially present, but this effect is created by:

• “careless” design and materials that seem unprocessed;
• lack of polish on parts. It is replaced by a noble patina or signs of artificial aging;
• wood or forging in the frame of the chandelier.

Handmade Chandelier Provence.Shabby

Preparing for work

No preparatory work will be required when a new one is glued to the old lampshade (plain color).

The new frame made of thick wire must be painted, then carefully wrapped with cotton tape of any color. A lampshade sewn on a sewing machine will look more beautiful and neat.

For work, prepare: an iron, a long ruler, as well as a simple pencil, a piece of fabric, pins with a ring, suitable threads, as well as craft paper (whatman paper) and fabric glue.

Chandeliers - lanterns

Provencal country is characterized not only by massive and lush chandeliers, but also by small lighting fixtures. Lanterns are perfect for illuminating the exterior, hallway or atrium. Outdoor chandeliers will look especially elegant framed by a brick wall, near the stairs, surrounded by utensils or garden tools.

Modern elegance of chandeliers in Provence style

The modern trend in interior design sounds like this: laconic forms against the background of plain walls with accents using a chandelier and accessories. An unusual thing in the interior becomes the base point around which the space is built. More and more people are turning to the origins of the inviolability of things. These ideas are reflected in the light of modern rooms, where forging, textiles, hand-made and openwork coexist.

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Sequence of work

Let us examine in detail how to make a lampshade for a table lamp.

1. Prepare a template.

For a cylinder frame, you need to measure the circumference and its height. Use a pencil to measure a rectangle on the fabric, then cut out the desired template.

For a cone, slowly roll our frame along a sheet of whatman paper, marking its path with a dotted line in pencil. Mark the point where you started, for example, with a pin. Then we connect the lines to create a stencil.

2. To check, try the resulting sample on our frame, they should match in size. The excess needs to be cut off, if it doesn’t fit, redo it.

3. Then you need to attach it to the material. The ornament (pattern) must be chosen correctly. For example, be careful not to cut off the bird of paradise's tail or head by mistake. Beauty and aesthetics are important in design.

The sample must be attached to the wrong side and secured carefully with pins. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the sample. To make the lines visible on dark matter, take a thin piece of soap (crayon). Then add allowances of 1.5-2 cm.

4. Without touching the template, remove the pins, fold the seam allowances inward, and pin them. Then thread the already configured sewing machine with the required color threads.

5. Sew this part on both sides (along the length), not reaching 5-7 cm from the edges. The height of the product must remain unstitched, otherwise the threads will have to be unraveled. At the end of the work, the seam will need to be made on the frame.

6. Steam the “workpiece” with an iron. Poorly ironed areas of fabric are difficult to glue to the base, and the product will not be perfect.

7. Open the windows in the room. To work, lay an unnecessary tablecloth on the table (smooth surface), and place the “blank” on it. Apply the glue carefully, let it dry, take the time from the instructions.

8. The last stage of work is to glue the material to the finished frame; our lampshade should be closed with a sewn edge.

If the base is made of thick wire with cotton ribbons, we glue only the places of contact with the parts of our frame. The fabric must be stretched so that the surface is even.

9. The finished lampshade should dry well. The next day you can put it on the selected lamp. The new piece of furniture is ready.

Lighting in Provence style

5 rules will help you reliably recreate a space in the Provence style; if you adhere to them, you will be able to avoid mixing the style and not go over to the side of the similar Country style - dynamic and bright.

• 1 condition – naturalness of materials. Wood, metal, ceramics, glass, linen or porcelain create lightness and spaciousness of life. Chandeliers in the Provence style become not an object of attention, but an element of comfort and ecology at home. Country interior is a place where all the details are subordinate to each other, durable and easy to use. Lamps made from natural materials do not require special care and emphasize the ergonomics of the interior.
• Condition 2 – subordination to the color scheme of the interior. The Provençal country palette is muted, pastel, and not replete with rainbow shades. It is enough to use 2 shades, one of which is certainly whitened. Lighting in the Provence style should create separate color zones without duplicating them. A chandelier in the color of the furniture or curtains will support the style, and the interior will not look like Modern or Art Nouveau.
• Condition 3 – a harmonious combination of interior details. Chandeliers in the Provence style, floor lamps and sconces with identical designs will create the idyll of a stylish home.
• Condition 4 – aesthetics, but modesty. It is possible to maintain style and harmony with the help of an elegant, unpretentious ceiling lamp. Here it is important to take into account the height of the chandelier’s suspension so that the light is gently diffused without harsh, but not very dull light spots, creating the mood and energy of the home. In such an interior you will need a massive chandelier with a large number of shades.
• Condition 5 – fantasy design. Provence is a collection of natural motifs decorated by human hands. Country themes, smooth lines, and ornamentation convey the lifestyle of the household. This means that these can be chandeliers on a forged rim with butterflies, pendant lampshades with a delicate floral pattern, chandeliers-lanterns or lamps with carvings in the form of curls of plants.

Original lamp decoration ideas

With a plain fabric, you can think about how to decorate it in different styles.

Provence

Greenish and pastel colors are suitable for this style. A checkered or floral pattern on the fabric will look harmonious. You need a small piece of fabric and a beautiful fringe.

You need to choose a plain fabric to match the lampshade. We cut out two stripes: the 1st long one to decorate the top of the lampshade. She should cover the rim of the lampshade on top and tie a beautiful bow. The 2nd strip is equal to the bottom circle of our lampshade; we sew the fringe to it using a machine.

To prevent fraying of the edges of the material, process them using a machine. Then, using thread or glue, we attach a ribbon with a long fringe sewn to the lower circle of the lampshade. The top can also be decorated with a ribbon around the circumference and tied with a bow.

The lace that needs to be glued on top of the fabric looks impressive. These could be lace flowers.

American style

Pieces of denim material can even be used with pockets, play with contrasting tones, add leather or appliqué.

If you have pieces of material of different colors in the house, you can use them. Organza and colored chiffon are suitable; for stripes, twist multi-colored circles. The entire bottom of the lampshade can be made into a “flower bed,” or just 3-5 flowers on the side.

New ideas

An extraordinary solution would be a lampshade in the shape of a bright-colored skirt with buttons, a belt and pockets; it’s convenient to hide something in them.

A burlap lampshade looks stylish in the kitchen; you can add decorations to it in the form of wooden details and buttons. Paint lettering will also work.

For a girl, a beautiful mesh product, a beautifully tied bank to complete the composition.

You can make a table lamp shade from a knitted fabric with an openwork pattern and attach it to a plain base.

Bring your imagination to life to decorate your lamp.

Iconic features and common features

1. Light pastel colors.
2. Natural materials - wood, stone, ceramic tiles.
3. The “shabby” effect.
4. Decorative beams.
5. Wooden, artificially aged furniture, or antiques.
6. Lots of fresh flowers and plants in tubs.
7. Floral ornaments.
8. Vases, baskets and trinkets.

Photo gallery: selection of design options

Freshness and purity of Provence breath The accent is given by a wooden floor and flowers All the features of Provence in one bedroom Sometimes the only decor is a painting Purple colors - like blooming lavender fields A fireplace for warmth and comfort Only in the Provence style can textiles visually ennoble the interior Royal furniture and pink color - one of the variations for romantic natures Lavender shades are an iconic feature of the Provence style Wooden furniture and decoration is the best solution Antique chandelier is the highlight of the decor Gray is one of the main shades of Provence Blue and white is one of the combinations of Provence A whole mix of bedspreads of different textures and colors in the best traditions of the Wooden style beams are one of the main features of the Provence style

How to make a lampshade in Provence style

You will need

• Decorative forged cage (you can try a regular one)
• Drill
• Wire and cartridge
• Artificial flowers
• Sisal planter to diffuse light

You can use a translucent stationery folder - in this case, you just need to glue it to the cage from the inside.

• A piece of wire and wire cutters
• Scissors
• Decoration – in our case a bird

Overhead light in Provence style

The main lighting attribute of every room is, of course, a chandelier. In the evenings, she attracts special attention with the soft, warm light emanating from her.

A classic chandelier with six lampshades will become the dominant feature of any living room. It is made of wood and artificial stone, its shape reminiscent of lamps of the late 18th century, where live fire burned instead of electric bulbs. “Wax flows and hardens along the candles”, not having time to reach the candlesticks. Pendants consisting of several beads and long drops emphasize its sophistication.

The lamp shown above is very similar to a “Chinese lantern”. It is made of metal, decorated with leaves, carved ornaments, and flower buds. Particular attention should be paid to the unevenly applied white paint, which creates an antique effect.

A sophisticated chandelier in the Provence style will fit well into the interior of any room, be it a bedroom or a living room. The frame with a edging of patterns and openwork curls along the perimeter of the walls is attached to four large elements. The entire structure hangs on an elegant chain of anchor weaving.

Lamps in the shape of teapots are just begging to be used in the kitchen! This is a living example of a non-standard approach to decoration. If you want your kitchen to stand out from the gray mass, then such things will perfectly fulfill this task. Use them - your guests will be delighted!

A ball chandelier is a bright way to decorate an office or library. It is similar to the Armillary Sphere (or Celestial Globe) - an ancient astronomical instrument that was used by navigators to determine coordinates.

How to add provincial notes to a modern apartment?

Provence style perfectly adapts to modern urban conditions. It’s quite easy to add a touch of provincialism to a modern room with the help of decor and textiles. Curtains are hung on the windows from:

• cotton;
• wool;
• muslin;
• flax;
• calico.

The fabric for curtains is chosen with floral patterns, vertical stripes or checkered patterns. Handmade textiles look very romantic: crocheted openwork curtains, tablecloths, napkins, blankets and chair covers. As for the carpet, it should be medium in size, light in color and slightly faded. An ideal option would be a medium-pile rug decorated with floral patterns.

Pale blue checkered curtains

A rug decorated with floral patterns looks beautiful

Since the Provencal style should have a lot of light, a chandelier with numerous shades is hung on the ceiling. Crystal products with pendants and a large number of horns look good. In addition to the chandelier, a floor lamp with a textile lampshade is installed in the room and sconces are hung on the walls.

Watch a master class on making decorative items in the Provence style in this video.

Various accessories will also add charm to the room: boxes on open shelves, bird cages, forged candlesticks, figurines, photographs in frames.

Hand Right IMPORTANT: a distinctive feature of Provence is the large presence of fresh and dried flowers placed around the room. Instead of pots, old watering cans, teapots, buckets, boxes and rubber boots are used

A distinctive feature of Provence is the large number of flowers

As can be seen from all of the above, even with minimal funds allocated, you can make a cozy room in the Provencal style.

Lamps in the shape of a bird cage

A bird cage is an attribute that is often used in Provencal design. Lighting fixtures were no exception.

As we see in the photo, light in the Provence style is very diverse! You are presented with a chic vintage chandelier. Its forged frame, combined with an artificially aged surface and three elegant candlesticks, which are decorated with glass elements, will create a cozy atmosphere in your kitchen.

A wonderful wall lamp in a dark brown patina that creates an imitation of rust, with two original sockets in the form of “melted candles” will look great in the living room, and by purchasing a second one, you can decorate the fireplace on both sides.

And this table lamp will delight any of your guests with its originality. You can choose lighting in the Provence style on the provance-shop website.

Style Features

Provence gravitates towards naturalness, naturalness and familiarity. In the provinces, it is not customary to follow the latest fashion trends every second; life here is measured and calm, so the interiors are not updated, but this makes them even more beautiful. Why? Because the maximum number of pieces of furniture and decor are made of natural wood, clay, ceramics, and other natural materials.

Today it is impossible to find antique items at an affordable price, so the Provence kitchen style involves the use of artificially aged pieces of furniture and accessories. If home owners have the opportunity to find things with history, attention can be paid to sconces in the Provence style, wall plates, in the interior they serve as the main way to decorate walls and accessories for open shelves. If the family has antique ceramic or porcelain table sets, they should be put in a place of honor.

General information

Each style is characterized by features that distinguish it from other trends in decor. They are taken into account first of all; if they are omitted, the interior loses its idea and becomes a simple mixture of fantasies. What can French country music not exist without?

Harmonious combination of all elements

1. Aged furniture with the effect of scuffs, patina and even chips.
2. A flower that is repeated in patterns on wallpaper, curtains, tablecloths, and dishes.
3. Beams on the ceiling.
4. Abundance of retro accessories.
5. There is plenty of natural light, which is enhanced by white and pastel colors.
6. Natural textiles: chintz, linen, cotton.

A spacious and small kitchen in the Provence style does not differ in the choice of colors and finishing materials. The walls are characterized by a texture that is achieved using special plaster, stone, and brick. If the walls are decorated with wallpaper, they have a floral design. This decor option is considered the most striking feature of the French style.

A DIY Provence style kitchen is a completely feasible task, which can be realized using existing furnishings and accessories. An old kitchen set, a wicker bread box, an old chandelier with a lampshade, beautiful dishes in the Provence style, ceramic pots and other vessels, and clay jugs will do. You can make frames in Provence style yourself. A wooden board, even with a rough, untreated surface, and glass will do. By cutting out parts of the frame at an angle and connecting them with glue, you can put dried flowers, fragrant herbs, or cross-stitched linen under the glass. Frames are placed on shelves, window sills, and hung on walls.

Modern Kitchen Design Ideas

Color spectrum

White is considered the king of flowers in French country . It is present on walls, kitchen facades, furniture, and ceramic tiles. In addition to this, the interior uses all gentle, light tones of warm and cold colors:

• light green;
• delicate blueberry;
• beige;
• light purple;
• woody;
• yellow;
• turquoise;
• grey.

Intense colors that are used to highlight accents can include blue, orange, terracotta, green, lavender, and blueberry.

Interior design features

It is important that all rooms in the apartment are decorated harmoniously and in the same stylistic direction. Provence always has a lot of sun and light, so it is advisable to install large panoramic windows

Living room

The interior of the living room in the Provence style is an abundance of white, rough plaster on the walls, decorated with mirrors, paintings, and flower arrangements. If wallpaper is used, it should be with a floral print. Furniture specially aged by professionals. A fireplace or rocking chair would be a nice addition. You can create a small photo gallery in the living room, which will create a certain atmosphere.

Kitchen

The main emphasis when decorating the interior of a kitchen in the Provence style is on naturalness, simplicity, and good quality. The room should be spacious and well lit. A large number of flowers - in pots and vases. Kitchen utensils are displayed on open shelves, complemented by all kinds of figurines, vases, dried herbs, wicker baskets, and jars of spices.

Dining room

It is very French to set aside a separate room for the dining room. This is one of the most hospitable parts of the house, where family members and guests feel comfortable. The main attribute is a large dining table with chairs. It should be wooden, with scuffs, round or oval. Massive chandeliers hanging above the table are used.

Bedroom

In order to emphasize the peculiarity of the bedroom interior in the Provence style, you should correctly create a nice and comfortable environment. This is a room for romantic and dreamy people. Here they use a massive double bed with a lot of decor, floral notes on pillows, bedspreads, and bed linen. On either side of the bed there are nightstands with vintage night lights.

There should be a lot of light in the room, so the curtains are light and airy, it is possible to use blinds. Floral motifs and green shades are a great combination for bedroom design.

Bath

It is good to line the walls in the bathroom with ceramic tiles with patterns, since there is usually high humidity in the room

Particular attention should be paid to plumbing. It should be oval in shape, a bathtub with curved sides on forged legs, an elegant washbasin, a large mirror with an antique frame

You can add a rustic rug to complete the design.

The most important criterion in choosing attributes for residential design is convenience. Experiment and you will succeed!