The interior, creating a rustic atmosphere, is the best suited for a country house. Indeed, the surrounding nature, measured calm lifestyle require appropriate scenery. The interiors of country houses in the Provence style are not a copy of the French village life, but an attempt to create a special flavor: light, warm, sunny, very fragrant and homely, which represents the south of France. The layout of the country house, its arrangement suggest the presence of an open or closed veranda, entwined with ivy and grapes, glass doors that open the door to the blooming garden, fireplace, which is so cozy to spend evenings. Unlike a city apartment, where functionality and practicality dominate, natural materials play a big role in the decoration of a country house: stone, wood, plaster. They fit harmoniously into the overall flavor.
The Provence-style interiors of country houses are perfectly complemented by ceramic terracotta pots with flowering geraniums, placed on the steps of the stairs and on the open terrace, bunches of dried fragrant herbs hanging from the veranda ceiling, wicker openwork furniture on the lawn, benches with wrought-iron legs.
As already noted, in the decoration of rooms in the Provence style, natural materials are used. The floor is covered with wooden boards or ceramic matte tiles, natural tones. For wall decoration, light paper wallpapers with small bouquets of flowers are used, as well as white decorative plaster, creating an uneven, rough surface. The Provence-style interiors of country houses are decorated with wooden
ceiling beams, so harmonious and understandable in such an atmosphere, which are often specially emphasized in a contrasting dark color, highlighting against the white ceiling. Vivid contrasts in these interiors are not welcome, the color palette of the atmosphere is usually chosen in creamy, light yellow, light blue paints - they are considered classic for this style. However, it is quite reasonable to emphasize the beautiful structure of the tree, for example on the floor, in a darker color.
As for furniture and other interior items, preference is also given to natural wood, ceramics and forged metal. A little rude, deliberately rustic furniture is decorated with paintings, simple and uncomplicated, very attractive and cute, or decoupage. Furniture is often painted in white, light blue or light pistachio colors or leave a light wood texture, while using various aging methods - artificial scuffs, crevices, wormholes, half-erased gilding, craquelure cracks.
In the interiors of country houses in the Provence style, living plants in pots with lush caps of
flowers, bouquets of field herbs on the table fit in very harmoniously. The windows are decorated with colorful cotton fabrics; the tables are decorated with thin linen tablecloths with lace and embroidery. On open
wooden shelves, whatnots are placed small handmade interior items, baskets filled with dried flowers, caskets.
The interior styles of a country house, like a city apartment, undoubtedly, must meet the needs of the owners. In an alien environment, it is impossible to feel comfortable. This is especially true for a place intended for rest and relaxation. The interior design of a country house (photos are presented) in this style is quite universal and, like no other, corresponds to the unhurried flow of rural life, making it possible to completely relax from the bustle of the city.