Today, the French province of Provence is known not only for its beautiful landscapes from the paintings of Cezanne and Van Gogh, but also for its fashionable interior style. It began to emerge in the 17th century, when houses of representatives of the French bourgeoisie began to be built in Provence. Provence is called "French country", a kind of rustic-style interior. It features quiet, soft colors, natural motifs and natural materials.
There are general canons of the interior in the Provence style. In the interior, gloss and impeccability are deliberately avoided. The design is aimed at simplicity, awakening sincere feelings. When decorating the walls, bumps and bulges are added. Ideal floor coverings are boards and tiles; carpets, parquet and laminate are out of place. So if you are a fan of these coatings, then Provence is not your choice.
The doors are predominantly white, the windows are large, which, of course, is rare for a typical apartment. Ceilings are painted with light paint, contrasting dark wooden beams are often attached to them. These are the general canons of the Provence style, which combines rustic simplicity with French elegance.
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Kitchen interier
One of the main elements for the kitchen is a stove or other hearth in the middle of the room. In the apartment, its role will be played by an ordinary stove with a hood. The tabletop is either stone or made of its imitation. The room can be decorated with wicker baskets, clay dishes. On the table you can put a vase with flowers growing in Provence and familiar to us: sunflowers, poppies and iris.
On the chairs, you can hang covers made of fabrics that are pleasant to the touch: linen, matlass. As sources of illumination - fabric-covered lampshades and sconces. Shabby metal surfaces with dents, worn wooden surfaces of tables, bedside tables and chairs look organic. Items should look as if they have served for many years and they have their own history.
If there is no money to buy new furniture, but you want to create a kitchen according to all the canons of Provence, then you can create many interior objects with your own hands:
- Repaint your wooden kitchen set in any desired color. Then, using sandpaper, you can make scuffs and thus create the effect of antiquity.
- In Provence, it is not customary to close kitchen cabinets with doors. In extreme cases, they are closed with transparent glass doors. Put shawls and fabric on the shelves.
- Wallpaper and fabrics can be selected in one color from inexpensive options. From the fabric you can sew curtains, covers for chairs, a sofa, as well as tablecloths and napkins.
- The kitchen space requires a lot of light, complement the light of the chandelier with lamps that match the design of the chandelier and are made of thick glass. Ideally, if the chandelier is decorated with wood or wrought iron. In extreme cases, you can cover the lampshade of the chandelier with a fabric to match the curtains and wallpaper.
- Add cushions to sofas and armchairs. Place an embroidered tablecloth on the dining table. Lay carpet on the floor. The abundance of textiles is a mandatory attribute of the Provence style.
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At your own dacha, in your grandmother's old house or from friends, you can get wicker baskets, various items of rural use; crockery made of clay and cast iron, old clocks. You can make many interesting finds that will decorate the interior. Feel free to fill the surfaces of tables and nightstands with a service, fresh flowers, plants, wooden crafts, figurines and toys.
So, you can use various design elements, for example:
- painted dishes
- porcelain or earthenware jars
- wicker baskets and boxes
- dried or fresh flowers and plants
- bird cages
- Old clocks, knickknacks, reminiscent of life in the village of the past.
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Kinds
Cellulosic- made of paper, with a variety of colors and textures, relatively cheap price category. Unfortunately, they are not suitable for the kitchen, as they fade in the light, easily get dirty, absorb odors and cannot be cleaned. Such wallpaper will need to be changed quite often.
non-woven– resistant to light, grease and dirt, strong wallpaper. They do not retain air, are resistant to ignition, do not absorb dust. They do not deteriorate from temperature changes. For the kitchen, you can choose a washable version of the wallpaper, they are easy to wash with cleaning products. These wallpapers will last a long time.
Vinyl- have the same advantages as non-woven, but this only applies to more expensive and high-quality vinyl wallpaper. They are easy to glue, most often they are two-layer and embossed, so they can hide problem areas of the walls. They are environmentally friendly and safe for others.
Liquid- similar to plaster, they are easy to apply, and they hold well, but for this they must first be coated with a special compound. Absorb and release excess moisture. Hide the roughness and unevenness of the walls, improve sound insulation. Tactilely pleasant wallpaper, soft, with convex sections, hide the imperfections of the walls. The downside is the lack of variety of shades.
Glass fiber- made from natural materials. Hide problems with walls, moisture resistant, not afraid of high temperatures. There is a choice of a large range of colors and textures, but they are not suitable for Provence, as they do not have patterns and patterns that distinguish this style.
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How to choose
Wallpapers will save you time, because you can choose them with ready-made colors and patterns. In addition, wallpaper will be cheaper compared to other methods of decoration.
Wallpaper in the kitchen must be of high quality and durable, because food is constantly prepared here, a large number of people gather, there are factors such as smells and humidity from steam, and this must be taken into account when choosing wallpaper. You need to understand that the wallpaper requires regular washing and cleaning. Therefore, the best choice would be non-woven or vinyl wallpaper. As it was written above, due to the fact that they are two-layer, they are quite easy to glue and can be glued with an overlap. If desired, the walls can be glued not completely, but supplemented with coatings such as multi-colored mosaic bricks, tiles imitating a brick wall. Various scuffs and cracks are allowed, they will create the effect of antiquity. Images on the wallpaper are preferably medium-sized, for example, various patterns, stripes or a cage.
Ideal for the style of wallpaper with images:
- Kitchen items: teapots, cups, saucers, forks and spoons;
- small village houses;
- animals.
- Floral elements (wild flowers, eg chamomile, lavender);
- checkered patterns (mostly small cells of gentle pastel tones);
- Bead drawings.
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The soft colors of the wallpaper are combined with furniture with rough and even shabby upholstery, together they create an aura of peace and tranquility of a country house.
In such a kitchen, we feel the presence of nature, the atmosphere of a pleasant summer day: the warmth of the sun, green grass, flowers on the field, a breath of wind and a sea breeze. Therefore, it is logical to choose colors with soft shades: blue, beige, lilac, gray, pink, milky, etc.
These colors are associated with nature: blue sky, bright yellow sun, green grass. Wallpaper should be combined with curtains, furniture, kitchen units. You can buy fabric and make curtains, tablecloths, chair covers yourself. Everything together should work to create an atmosphere of rustic comfort.
However, the tranquility of the kitchen should be somewhat diluted with bright colors. Add purple or red to pink, green or blue to sunny yellow.
What could be more harmonious and natural for the atmosphere of a hearth than the warm notes of a cozy country in the traditions of the good old village? Country style and its French variety of Provence embody measuredness, calmness and simplicity.
Rustic wallpaper collections
The main component of the original provincial style are genre wallpapers. If you want to bring the atmosphere of the southern corner of France or the old-fashioned rustic charm into the interior, the first thing to do is to transform the walls.
The "Wallpaper Salon" presents a rich collection of wallpapers in country and Provence style by American brands Wallquest and Aura in a variety of colors and prints:
- plain canvases of warm or airy pastel colors;
- coatings with an aged or sun-bleached effect;
- traditional polka dots, stripes or checks;
- delicate floral motifs.
Sincere Provence does not tolerate rough texture, the best materials for wall decoration are paper, non-woven or vinyl coatings. Warm and homely - they will find application in the design of the bedroom, atmospheric living room, cozy kitchen or hallway. .
Wallpaper in the style of country / Provence - the best conditions for buying
In the Salon's catalog, you can easily select Provence-style wallpapers using a convenient search system by materials, palette, and price category. It is easy to find and buy original coatings at the best prices, you just need to leave a request for an order. Our advantages are the variability of payment, a gallery of promotions and discounts, the possibility of "trying on" materials at home, delivery throughout the Russian Federation.
We create a country-style kitchen design together with the pros - we choose furniture, finishes, lighting, decor and get inspired by beautiful photos of country kitchen interiors.
6 signs of country style in the interior of the kitchen
- natural materials
- a lot of wood of different colors and textures
- soothing natural colors
- aged surfaces
- forged and woven parts
- Lots of cozy "rustic" decor.
Style variations
Country can be different: Russian, French (Provence), English, German, Italian (Tuscan), Scandinavian, Mediterranean, American, etc. Feel free to mix details from different versions in your interior. Country is a relaxed style: no perfectionism and strict rules.
What styles can be combined with
Elements of Provence, modern classics, shabby chic, Scandinavian and English styles will perfectly fit into a light modern country interior.
Color spectrum
Remember the main rule: use no more than three colors in the interior and generously dilute them with neutral shades. Then the space will be harmonious.
- Rustic palette - neutrals and pastels. In French country, use lighter, bleached or sun-bleached colors. Italian and English country loves denser and richer shades.
- The interior of country-style kitchens is often built on contrast: light walls, floors and ceilings are the perfect backdrop for dark furniture and bright decor.
- Different shades of white, beige, brown, dark and light wood work great as a background. The ocher scale in combination with bright color spots is very organic for the country.
- For accents, choose soft and discreet shades of yellow, blue and blue (from cobalt to turquoise), green (from olive to light green), red (from red-brown to lingonberry) and purple.
Patterns and prints
Simple and soft: small and large flowers, floral patterns, plaid, pinstripe and peas.
Choosing furniture in country style
Kitchen set
French or English country prefer light furniture. The Italian or American version of this style is characterized by dark wood typefaces. If you have a small kitchen in a typical home, choose a bright kitchen - you can't go wrong.
Country-style kitchen sets always have frame facades. The design is simple, concise, a little rough. Dilute blind doors with grilled facades, stained glass, open shelves with wrought iron details.
A kitchen set for a country kitchen is made of solid wood or MDF. MDF facades are covered with veneer, enamel or PVC film (the third option is the most affordable). The finish is always matte. To age furniture, furniture manufacturers use patina, craquelure, brushing and special staining methods.
A couple of floor cabinets can be left without doors - they will be replaced by light curtains.
Hinged doors, end cabinets with open shelves, glass facades with wooden layout - all these are characteristic signs of rural style.
Instead of drawers, put wicker baskets on the shelves.
Real country cuisine is hard to imagine without an old sideboard or an antique display case with a grandmother's service and favorite cups.
In the photo - Scandinavian country kitchens from IKEA:
A selection of photos of a country-style kitchen from an array:
Tabletop: wooden, artificial stone (composite or agglomerate) or ceramic tiles. The budget option is a plastic countertop made of chipboard with a wood or stone pattern.
Accessories: choose pens with a classic design - staples, buttons, shells. Pens with ceramic inserts are best suited - white or flower-painted, without rhinestones, aged, with a noticeable patina and worn surface.
Washing: round/square made of artificial stone or ceramics. If only a stainless steel sink is suitable for the price, look for a matte model. Choose a faucet with a retro design. It can be white, black, brass, bronze or old silver.
Appliances: stylized antique. Take a closer look at the hobs, ovens and built-in microwaves in white or black with gold/bronze handles to match the kitchen fittings. When choosing a hood, also focus on design: let it be a domed model with a decorative cap.
Table and chairs
Dinner table: round or rectangular, with solid wood or MDF top with natural wood veneer. A kitchen table with a tile or artificial stone worktop will look harmonious in country kitchens.
Chairs for the kitchen: entirely wooden or with a soft fabric seat. If you want to create the atmosphere of a country veranda in the kitchen, put wicker chairs and rattan chairs.
Assemble a dining group of assorted chairs - this simple technique will emphasize the ease and relaxation of country style.
Instead of an ordinary sofa, put a solid wooden bench or a wicker rattan sofa, throw a pile of bright pillows or sheepskin on them and enjoy the comfort of the country house.
Kitchen design in country style - choose the finish
Ceiling
Painting with moisture resistant paint. Various shades of white and cream will do.
Matt stretch ceiling- an inexpensive and practical option. With proper installation, it will “steal” only 4-5 centimeters in height.
Wooden lining or MDF panels with wood decor on the ceiling will create the atmosphere of a country house in a city apartment. In a kitchen with a low ceiling, paint the lining with light paint.
Decorative beams made of solid wood or MDF with natural veneer. The second option is more budget. You can put them on top of lining or paint. Textured, rough antique wooden beams will best emphasize the mood of country style in your kitchen. But keep in mind: such a ceiling seems much lower. False beams are often made from MDF - hollow inside. In them you can hide wires, cables, pipes or embed spotlights.
Walls
The best choice for walls is light shades (neutral beige, creamy, milky, vanilla, cream, sand, ivory or champagne).
If you want to add color to the interior - let the walls in the kitchen be yellow, blue, green, terracotta or red-brown. Balance a bright color with white or beige - ceiling, floor, headset.
When choosing materials for wall decoration in a country kitchen, take a look at the following options:
Decorative plaster. You can buy ready-made mixtures for antique interiors with imitation of old plaster. Choose compositions with a matte textured surface or a “bark beetle” effect - no mother-of-pearl. Ideally, if the color saturation is different - somewhere brighter, somewhere lighter, as if the walls were burned out under the hot Mediterranean sun.
Wallpaper. Can be textured for painting. When decorating the interior of the kitchen-living room, combine materials. In the kitchen, non-woven or vinyl washable wallpapers are more practical. In the dining and living area, you can also glue paper wallpapers with rural motifs and "calico" patterns: they look especially touching in country interiors.
Decorative brick or stone. An accent wall with imitation of brickwork in the kitchen or in the living room is a hallmark of modern country style. Clinker tiles and artificial stone under the old brick can finish the entire wall or lay out accents - at the dining table, around the door or window opening.
Painting. Choose a moisture-resistant paint with a velvety matte texture or a mineral-filled textured paint.
Wooden lining or MDF panels under a tree. Sheathe the whole wall with wood or just its lower part. Choose a pine paneling with a fine seam and beautiful texture and paint it with white, beige or pastel paint.
Apron
Ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware are a win-win option for finishing an apron in a country-style kitchen:
- small-format tiles 10x10 - white, cream, light and dark beige, terracotta, beige-brown, majolica or white-blue glazed tiles
- ceramic panel behind the stove
- boar tile with a glossy, matte or "stone" surface
- decorative brick or clinker tile
- handmade country-style ceramic tile or its factory imitation
If a plain apron seems too boring for you, feel free to decorate it with decors, friezes and borders. Painted and voluminous inserts with charming still lifes and pastoral scenes can be found in any collection of country tiles.
When choosing tiles for an apron, take a look at the patchwork style options. Multi-colored small tiles with different patterns will fit perfectly into the country style.
If you want a calm and neutral apron - give preference to aged tiles under a light stone. If you want an accent apron in the interior, bright glazed tiles with a smooth or wavy surface will suit you.
Floor
Natural wood and stone are the best choice for country style interiors. But modern imitation floor coverings are no worse. They are cheaper, look nice and last a long time.
Porcelain tile for wood or stone- the most durable and wear-resistant coating: reliable, practical and inexpensive. In the kitchen, porcelain stoneware with the texture of travertine, slate or terracotta looks best. Choose aged tiles with an uneven matte surface, “tarnished with time”, with imitation of cracks and chips.
Cement tiles with colorful ornaments or metlakh tiles can become the main decoration of your kitchen. Focus on the floor if you have low ceilings or a too modest kitchen set - a ceramic "carpet" will divert attention from them.
Rustic kitchens are gaining popularity. Country music, once born in the USA, has now become international. The design of such a kitchen can be styled according to various national colors - an American ranch, an English cottage, a Scandinavian dwelling or a Swiss chalet.
Today, country-style cuisine is equipped not only by residents of villages, but also by large cities. Depending on the direction of the kitchen, they may differ slightly in color, furniture and wall cladding. One thing unites them - home comfort, closeness to nature, romanticism, naivety and dreaminess.
Country style features
The main features of rustic kitchens are simplicity, naturalness and lack of pretentiousness. Such interiors do not have to be rustic and rough. Modern country music has long become an urban trend and has acquired sophistication and sophistication.
There is always a lot of natural wood in the kitchens.- furniture, beams on the ceiling and sometimes the floor are made of it. In the city it is found from tiles and natural stone - they go well with wood. If metal is used in the decoration, then it is always stylized antique. Shiny metal elements for country style are not acceptable. Glass and plastic are also missing.
Country kitchen color
The color scheme of this style is dominated by muted natural shades.: beige, terracotta, crimson, brown, yellowish, pale blue and pink. These must be “warm” colors that evoke calm and tranquility. In such a kitchen, it is pleasant to relax after a dynamic day of work in a large metropolis, feel close to nature and enjoy the comfort of home.
There are several options for decorating the walls of "rustic" kitchens: plain whitewashing or plaster, sometimes combined with brickwork, or wallpaper in a small unpretentious pattern. At the request of the owners, the walls are sometimes finished with a stucco cornice, or border.
Furniture
Wooden sets are used for country music, but sometimes they are replaced by modern MDF surfaces. Furniture - always of the correct forms, sometimes even rough-looking - this simplicity is their feature. The countertop on the cutting table can be made of stone. Tables and chairs are often made from wicker– wicker furniture also characterizes the rustic style. If the kitchen is large, then a wicker rocking chair becomes its indispensable attribute.
Stools and chairs sometimes replace rustic benches and sofas. With skillful manufacture, they look quite natural. Often tables and seats are painted white, but shades of natural wood can also be used. The same applies to kitchen cabinets. They are always even in shape, without modern decor - lighting and mirror surfaces. But above the table, small lamps can be on cabinets and shelves.
Rustic kitchen decorations
One of its features is comfort, and therefore it always has a lot of shelves and wall cabinets. Ceramic dishes are placed in them - plates, cups, vases and teapots, as well as candlesticks, porcelain figurines and all kinds of wicker baskets. An old kerosene lamp looks very harmonious in such a kitchen. Bundles of onions, garlic, bunches of herbs are hung on the walls for decoration. All of them breathe something homely and natural, familiar and familiar from childhood, spent with my grandmother in the village.
Appropriate curtains and curtains are selected for this color. Usually they are woven from linen or chintz - in a box, a strip, a small flower. Synthetics in the country kitchen should not be. The same applies to furniture upholstery and sofa cushions. Tablecloths and napkins are usually handmade: knitted or embroidered. From textiles there are also patchwork rugs. Today you do not need to ask grandmothers to knit them, they are presented in a large assortment in stores.
Mandatory decoration of a rustic kitchen - vases with flowers: live or dry. Vases are always simple - glass or ceramic, sometimes wicker or wooden. Crystal is not suitable for country style. But the old dishes inherited from great-grandfathers look very harmonious in the country interior.
All household appliances in a rustic interior are placed in niches and hidden from view., and the color matches the main one in the kitchen. The same applies to dishes - it is simple and convenient. However, it does not have to be rough, it can be replaced by modern elegance.
Features of country style in different countries
English country
Today there is an opportunity even to “adjust” a certain style to your taste. Country can be with English, American, Scandinavian, Italian or French motifs. English country is the most aristocratic and refined, even the comfort here is somewhat cold and strict. Of the furniture in the kitchen there are only the most necessary items.
Kitchen sets are made of cherry or oak, the main colors are green, brown and dark red. Some kind of island can be built in the center of the kitchen, and a niche is made above the stove. English country is characterized by vintage, specially “aged” decorations and furniture.
american country
Its main feature is practicality. Typically, these kitchens are stylized as a ranch and Indian motifs. Wooden furniture is often carved, cherry or maple. She always looks impressive and massive. All textiles are striped or checked. Native American elements are reflected in patchwork rugs and chair cushions.
Italian country
It combines rustic character with luxury. The furniture is made of wood of red shades, while the facades can be beige, light green or blue. Italian designers were able to combine seemingly “incongruous” colors; they look very harmonious in the kitchen. The kitchen always has a massive hood.
french country
These are the "warmest" cuisines. Yellow, lavender, terracotta shades give peace and comfort, help to relax and enjoy the hearth. French country furniture may contain a bit of intricate texture, initially it is given an aged look. The fabrics in such a kitchen are always cheerful shades, usually in a small flower. Be sure to have a buffet, where behind the glass doors you can see the dishes the owners have.
scandinavian country
It is the simplest and lightest, more often white. This color is present in furniture and wall painting. At the same time, the kitchen does not look boring, because bright “spots” are sure to stand out in it - red or blue pillows, vases, plates. The main motto of such an interior is nothing superfluous, and furniture and objects are kept to a minimum.
Regardless of the chosen national flavor, any country kitchen is always cozy and warm. Rural simplicity with modern design is a very fashionable trend, suitable for country houses and city apartments, for spacious dining rooms and small kitchens. You can make a room in this style yourself, or contact the designer. The main thing is that it be done with the warmth and love characteristic of country music.
Diverse and international. It combines traditional ideas about the village life of residents from different parts of the Earth. Through the efforts of designers, your kitchen can be transformed into a Texas ranch, alpine chalet or a Russian hut. However, such a variety of plots is built on the same principles.
Country-style kitchen: signs of style
When building the interior of a country kitchen, designers take as a basis the naturalness of materials, the simplicity of artistic solutions and the original features of a particular topic. Properly introducing accents and using shapes and colors characteristic of the style, they get an interior filled with warmth, coziness and comfort.
Obviously, for a close acquaintance with the style, a detailed analysis of all the components is necessary. Furniture, textiles, household appliances, accessories and decor require a serious creative and rational approach. Having made an organic pattern out of them, we will get a real country music.
Interior details
In shaping the design of a country kitchen, one should remember about materials that are forbidden for style, which can bring dissonance into the overall image. You can not use plastic, bright linoleum, chrome-plated metal, ceramic tiles with contemporary prints. Everything that looks ultra-modern is contraindicated for country music. What do designers offer?
Material
For a "rustic" atmosphere, natural or artificial stone, matte ceramic tiles in soothing colors can be an ideal option for floors. AT kitchen-living room country-style pave the floor parquet board or a tree. This choice allows you to maintain the comfort of the living space and is perfect for the chosen style.
In the decoration of the walls, materials are used that are consonant in mood with the rural way of life. If the wallpaper, then in a small flower and pastel shades. The pattern in a cage also looks advantageous, especially for the interior of a chalet and English cuisine.
Important! Wallpaper for the kitchen must be resistant to moisture and tolerate cleaning with soapy water.
Having conceived white kitchen country, there is a reason in the decoration of walls with embossed plaster. It does not contradict the signs of style and fits perfectly into the rural atmosphere. Shown for country and stone and wood. Often you can find a combination of two materials. An apron made of natural or artificial stone and wooden lining on the walls give the room a unique flavor.
In most of the country kitchen design, the ceiling remains white, but for the expressiveness of the interior, it is equipped with wooden beams. This technique reinforces associations with an unpretentious rural setting.
If you're thinking of a country kitchen a la Texas ranch, opt for wood trim or paint in warm shades of yellow or beige for the ceiling.
Metal may be present in country music in the form forged table legs and chairs, some decorative elements.
Textile
The main load on textiles falls on the windows. For curtains in the kitchen country choose fabrics such as linen, cotton, textiles. In the interior under the ranch, windows can be decorated with wooden blinds.
The color scheme of textiles should be in tune with the walls or furniture. All the same polka dots, a small flower and a cage. It is allowed to decorate curtains with frills and ruffles, cord garters. In support of the main textiles, it is useful to add decorative napkins, potholders, towels containing the same pattern motifs as in the curtains to the interior.
Do not forget about the shape of the windows. Modern plastic windows you can close it with curtains, or you can pick up models made in a rustic style.
Furniture
Designers say that furniture in the country kitchen is so colorful and tasty that it is easy and pleasant to work with it. It breathes with antiquity, originality and an indescribable feeling of peaceful rustic simplicity. There is no pretentious decor, bizarre lines and pompous solemnity in it. Everything is quiet, calm, comfortable and soft.
Grandmother's chests, wicker baskets, modest or massive sideboards and benches live in country style, replacing plastic, metal and glass. Country kitchen furniture is made of wood or its imitation. And this is the main material for her. It is important that the furniture looks solid, solid, strong. Cabinets and cabinets can be painted in pastel colors or retain a unique wood pattern.
The exception is country kitchen provence, which, like everything French, looks airy and a little reckless. She likes light shades, lots of white and decoupage in decor. Touching pictures from the life of the French village decorate the furniture facades, giving them tenderness and playfulness.
Forming small kitchen country, do not overload it with furniture. Leave massiveness and roughness to the lower cabinets. In the top row, use open shelves, wicker facades, whatnots.
