Starting repairs in the apartment, the first thing you need to decide in what style to produce it. For lovers of privacy and tranquility, renovation in the Provence style is perfect. But it should be said that this type of design contradicts the very idea of a city apartment. After all, Provence is the style of a French village. In the interiors, everything is natural and easy, but at the same time, a shade of simple luxury flickers, for the most part it is represented by accessories and decor elements.
Wall and ceiling decoration
1. Wallpaper with a floral pattern is a common idea for a bedroom, but renovation in the Provence style in a small apartment requires a visual expansion of the living area, and therefore you can only paste one of the walls of the room with such wallpaper, and it is better if the flowers are small. Such a move will allow you not to overload the space and optimally convey the rustic spirit. The best option for this will be wall pasting at the head of the bed.
2. Masonry made of brick or natural stone is another popular idea of this style. The plastered walls and floor tiles in the Provence style perfectly complement this design move.
3. Boiserie - a panel of wood, which most often cover the walls to create a rustic atmosphere in the room. Over time, cracks and scratches appear on such a coating, which makes it even more similar to the walls of old French rural houses. Typically, these panels are coated with matte shades. But for a small apartment, the best option is to paint in white or beige: they expand the space.
4. Pastel colors - the main feature of the style of the French countryside. She emphasizes the calmness and naturalness of furniture and the luxury of decor and accessories. Usually the walls are painted in muted shades of pink, gray, salad, blue and lilac flowers. Beige and white plaster or paintwork are also great for wall decoration in Provence style. These colors are able to expand a small room. And it is better to create the effect of aged walls with the help of special solutions, a wide selection of which is easy to find in construction stores.
5. Stucco molding in white - these are classic notes of decor that harmoniously fit into the Provencal style. Stucco molding can be present on the ceiling (ceiling cornice and a section around the chandelier) and on the walls (border around the doorway, wall moldings).
Floor
To perform the flooring, a board, stone, sandstone or tile is used. It is also allowed to use ceramic tiles, which imitates the masonry of natural materials, made carelessly. But for a small apartment, a wooden floor is more suitable, for which wood it is better to choose light shades that expand the space.
Furniture
An ideal option for the style of the French province is furniture made from natural materials with signs of prolonged use in the form of scuffs or cracked paint. Such furniture has a more decorative function than a practical one. But if you make repairs in the Provence style in Khrushchev, it is not easy to use these furniture rules. The best solution would be to purchase wooden furniture or with forging or weaving elements. A bed with a forged headboard, a floor lamp or a lamp on a metal leg with a lampshade, chairs with wicker backs will perfectly fit into the interior.
Decor
Elements that complement this style can be crocheted napkins, embroidered towels and tablecloths made of cotton or linen, which will bring home comfort to the apartment. Also, dishes made of earthenware or ceramics play the role of decor in the kitchen - they can be placed on open shelves or hung on the wall. Decorate rooms in this style with various bouquets and herbs that can be fresh or in the form of a herbarium. They are placed in vases, flower pots and baskets. But in a small apartment , you need to deal with this carefully and with a sense of proportion, so as not to overload the interior.
Textile
Textiles play an important role in complementing the Provence style, as small accents give the finished look to the room. When choosing curtains, you need to focus on simplicity and lightness. Preferred fabrics: chintz, satin, cambric. The drawing should be calm and as close as possible to rural themes (lavender, chickens, birdcages) and executed in pastel colors.
Lighting
The style of the French countryside is characterized by abundant natural light. It is good if the apartment has large windows that overlook the sunny side. But otherwise, artificial light will help to illuminate the room well. When choosing a chandelier, you need to give preference to one that is made of natural materials: forged metal, wood, porcelain.
Provence style bathroom
An important place in each apartment is given to the bathroom. It is here that you can relax after a hard day and spend pleasant moments in solitude. The ideal interior solution for this room would be the style of the French hinterland. A bathroom made in this manner has rustic simplicity and a touch of luxury. A similar result can be achieved with the help of properly finished walls, ceiling and floor, as well as well-chosen furniture, plumbing and decorative elements.
Floor, ceiling and wall decoration
The Provence -style bathroom is distinguished by the presence of turquoise, terracotta and brown colors, but for a small bathtub, you need to choose light color options for surface finishes.
Walls. Most often used tiles. In the Provence style, matte shades of green, beige, blue, blue, turquoise dominate. An interesting solution would be a wall tile with floral patterns or an aging effect.
The floor is best made of stone or tile. For a small bathroom, light shades are the best option.
The ceiling is covered with white plaster or water emulsion. Sometimes the ceiling is stretched or sutured with plastic panels.
Furniture and Plumbing
This style is characterized by the presence of antique or artificially aged furniture made of natural materials. It can be wooden benches and stools with the effect of cracked paint or scuffs. The color scheme of such furniture can be as follows: blue, turquoise, blue, green, sometimes with metal forged parts and elements (door handles, legs and hinges).
Plumbing in the same style complements the picture. A bathtub in the manner of a French village is usually curved or rounded on forged bronze or gold legs. The sinks are also oval in shape with taps made in bronze, gold or silver.
Accessories
Their roles are:
- plants and flowers in old vases and flowerpots (if the area allows);
- wrought iron lamps "antique";
- mirrors in a metal antique frame (ideal for a small bath - will expand the space);
- curtains with a floral pattern.
The information presented above can serve as a starting point for those who started renovations in the Provence style of a small apartment. Do not be afraid of experimentation and change.