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A delightful bathroom in Provence style has absorbed the tranquility of French romance and a palette of tranquility. Provence style is a type of popular country music. Provence is a true child of nature, a style born under the warm sun of the south-east of France, among lavender fields, saturated with sea air and the aroma of herbs.

In the Provence region, villagers, artisans and merchants hold leisurely conversations. And their houses are full of comfort. Once I fell in love with Provence, I decided never to part with it. And today I want to tell you what I got out of this.

Bathroom in Provence style - love at first sight

Characteristic features of Provence

To recreate a Provencal interior you will need:

Natural finishing materials in the form of wood, ceramics and metal, as well as natural linen and cotton.
Antique furniture, lace curtains and vintage ceramics.
An abundance of natural light, freely penetrating the room.
Objects with graceful outlines, curly and rounded edges.
Handmade decor, wicker baskets and other products made of wicker or rattan.
Prints with floral motifs, drawings of birds or flowers.
A palette of blue, olive, green, beige, lavender, pink and other neutral shades.

Choosing bathroom furniture

The main feature of French-style furniture is curved and rounded frames with scratches, cracks and abrasions. Often, furniture with an artificially aged effect, painted white, is selected for the bathroom.

The photo shows a bathroom design with a narrow cabinet in Provence style and a vanity unit, which form a single set.

For a Provencal-style bathroom, cabinets with hinged doors and drawers, which are most often located under the sink, are suitable. The interior can be complemented with forged bookcases, hanging shelves, a console, hooks or hangers made using the decoupage technique.

The spacious bathroom is decorated with wicker chairs in the French Provence style, and the mirrors are decorated in elegant figured frames. Wardrobes, chests of drawers and shelving are distinguished by their vintage design, the presence of embossed edges, cross frames, grids or porcelain handles.

Provence palette

Choosing a color palette for the bathroom is not difficult. Use all natural, natural shades and avoid cold, bright and flashy shades.

A Provençal bathroom should be as saturated with light as possible, which means white should be chosen as the predominant color.

White can be cold snowy or have warm shades of milky, pearl, opal, moonlit, coconut. The main thing is that it is matte.

Good company for white color will be:

all shades of lavender;
cool sky color;
ash pink;
the color of baked milk and butter;
herbaceous, minty;
olive and pistachio;
pale light green;
faded turquoise and malachite;
sky blue;
crimson;
woody brown;
sandy and all beige tones.

I draw your attention to the fact that when decorating a bathroom in the Provence style, you should not make gross mistakes. One awkward touch can ruin your beautiful Provence dream forever.

Be careful with cool gray tones.
Do not oversaturate the room with brown and lilac colors.
Black color in Provence style is strictly prohibited.
Red, orange, yellow should have muted tones.
They are assigned a secondary role as interior details.

All colors used in the decoration of the room should leave the feeling that they have faded under sunlight.

Plumbing options

When buying sanitaryware and bathroom faucets, you should choose items that fit perfectly into the French style:

Bath. A cast iron or acrylic hot tub with high curved legs coated in bronze, brass or nickel is suitable. In a private home, a round-shaped bathtub can be installed in the center or on a podium, turning the bowl into the main decoration of the decor.
Toilet. The design of the toilet and bidet is most often matched to the color of the rest of the plumbing. Retro products with high tanks and a chain are also appropriate in the bathroom interior.
Faucets. All faucets in a Provencal-style bathroom must be in harmony with each other and form one model range. Aged taps with large valves and a curved spout will highlight the provincial theme.
Sink. Washbasins with rounded corners are suitable. The base can be shaped legs, a bookcase or a wooden cabinet.

The photo shows a Provence-style bathroom with a white washbasin, complemented by a brass faucet.

In order not to disturb the harmonious natural atmosphere of Provence, modern appliances (boiler, washing machine) are hidden behind cabinet fronts, covered with screens or hidden in a niche.

For a small bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building, shower cabins in the Provence style and corner bowls are suitable.

What is the essence of style?

Typically, in the understanding of Russian designers and customers, this is the provincial style of houses in the south of France with the following features:

an abundance of natural materials in furniture, decoration, textiles;
light vintage furniture and decor, aged textures;
a nuanced palette with the addition of natural colors of Provence and its surroundings.

Despite the fact that furnishings in this style can be very different, ideas for renovation can be seen in the interiors of Provençal chateaus, as well as in the aesthetics of the royal halls of Louis XV and XVI, only in a lighter version, without an abundance of gilding and patina. It is these style trends that form the basis of the new French country music.

Design: Nicole Lee Interior Designs

Design: Residential Design Studio

The mood of Provence is easiest to reveal in a private house: an abundance of wood, beamed ceilings, large windows are a good basis for the style.

Design: Elena Tarasyuk (Rumyantseva)

Color spectrum

Various pastel colors are used as the background design of the bathroom - cold blue and olive, warm beige and sand, neutral gray and pearl. Often the bathroom is decorated in white colors, due to which the details of the furnishings look much more expressive.

The photo shows a spacious bathroom in Provence style in cream tones.

A restrained palette in the bathroom creates a magical atmosphere, filling it with soft shades of colors faded under the bright sun and turquoise reflections of sea waves. Lavender and soft green tones, symbolizing the flower fields in the south of France, help you relax and fill you with tranquility.

The photo shows an example of a color combination reminiscent of the sea, sun and summer. A bathroom with a window in the attic in Provence style is made in sand and sky shades.

Provence for the bathroom:

Nuances of style

Use of color

Surface finishing

Plumbing

Furniture

Decorating a small bathroom

A Provence style bathroom is the most suitable place for relaxation. Calm color combinations, plenty of light, natural materials and things dear to the heart create a special cozy atmosphere. We have collected photos that show various options for decorating bathrooms in this beautiful direction. Its beauty is that it is not necessary to strictly adhere to the rules; it is enough to use stylized elements and basic recommendations to get a design close to the original.

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Lighting and decor

The Provence style does not accept LEDs: a massive chandelier with an iron base, as well as wall sconces with fabric lampshades or glass shades, are suitable for the bathroom. A harmonious interior composition can be created using forged lamps, lamps or candelabra.

The photo shows a bathroom interior in Provence style with an antique chandelier and candelabra on either side of the mirror.

A Provence-style bathroom design is distinguished by accessories that emphasize the aesthetics of the decor: colorful rugs, wicker laundry baskets, linen curtains and paintings depicting nature are used. The interior is complemented by pots with plants, hanging flower pots with natural or dried flowers, forged hooks and towel holders.

The window is decorated with curtains with floral prints, Roman or roller blinds, as well as wooden blinds. To disguise cabinets without doors, rustic textiles are used.

The photo shows a bathroom with a built-in shelf above the toilet, decorated with decor.

Wicker stands and drawers, plaster or wooden frames for mirrors with an antique effect, stucco decoration and small figurines will add coziness to a Provence-style bathroom.

Ceramic dispensers, soap dishes, porcelain vases with wildflowers, jugs and candles in beautiful candlesticks are placed on the shelves. A functional addition to the bathroom will be fluffy towels or bathrobes hung on hooks, a heated towel rail or compactly folded on shelves.

Small bathroom

Not every one of us is lucky enough to own a large bathroom where the Provence style can be fully explored. However, do not despair, because if you approach, mini-Provence can be arranged on small square meters in an ordinary city apartment.

You can also take photographs to confirm this. Following the rules of style will solve this problem in no time.

A large bathtub with twisted legs can be replaced with a regular one and decoupaged into an antique look. In addition, it can be lined with larch and then it will look like an ancient font.

Following style rules will solve this room size problem

In this case, it is recommended to combine a bathroom with a toilet, which will allow you to maximize the space.

Tip Use light colors for walls and floors (they do not absorb light rays). Brighten your central lighting and backlighting.

Hang a beautiful ceiling chandelier, and instead of a boring rectangular mirror, decorate the wall with a mirror in a wrought iron or wooden frame.

Use light colors for walls and floors

The main thing is not to break the rules:

use of natural finishing materials;
adherence to the color scheme of pastel natural tones;
make maximum use of free walls;
do not overload the interior with details;
prefer additional shelves and bedside tables;
avoid large patterns and prints;
choose plain surfaces and narrow borders with flowers;
Replace blue, lilac and violet with light and airy tones;
avoid bright fragments and contrasting transitions;
give up unnecessary accessories;
Store shampoos and other cosmetics behind cabinet doors or pour them into stylish dispensers made of natural porcelain.

I wish you successful implementation of Provence ideas in the interior of your bathroom!

Finishing examples

To cover bathroom walls in Provence style, choose square tiles with a matte surface, since this direction does not accept shiny glazed tiles. Also appropriate are boar tiles or decorative plaster with roughness and small cracks through which brick or stonework is slightly visible.

The ceiling can be decorated with oversized beams, moldings, or use picturesque designs with marine scenes, flower gardens and various landscapes.

The photo shows tiled walls in a small bathroom in Provence style.

When recreating the Provence style and selecting finishing materials for the bathroom, you need to take into account its size. Wooden walls or panels with panels reduce the area, and plain light tiles, on the contrary, visually expand the space.

Tiles placed on the wall in a symmetrical order can become bright accent spots. The floor is characterized by natural cladding in sandy shades, tiles imitating wood or mosaics, with which you can lay out a rug with natural patterns or a floor panel.

Floor covering

To cover the floor you should choose one of the following materials:

Wood is best of a light color, but be sure to choose moisture-resistant species and pre-treat it with a special product.
Ceramic tiles, but only those that imitate wood and are made in light shades. It is also better to choose one with a matte finish and without a pattern. The grout for the seams should be the same as the tile facing so that the seams are not noticeable.

It is worth noting that for the bathroom it is better to give preference to floor tiles that have a slight relief to reduce slipping.

When choosing finishing materials it is worth remembering:

Walls covered with wood reduce the area.
Plain tiles in light colors visually increase the space.
Bright accents on the walls are best created in the form of spots and placed in a symmetrical order, but not in large quantities.

Photo of a toilet in Provence style

In the design of the toilet, antique plumbing is appropriate, for example, a toilet equipped with a hanging cistern, or a sink, complemented by faucets with valve taps. As an accent, choose a mirror in an openwork frame or tiles with a floral print, small bouquets or meadow grass.

The light color scheme of French country visually expands the area and is therefore perfect for the design of small toilets.

In a small room, you can install narrower or built-in plumbing fixtures, use a monochromatic, faded finish without large patterns: this will add additional lightness and airiness to the atmosphere.

Ideas for combined bathrooms

For a small bathroom, a hanging cabinet, a structure under the sink, or a shelf with shelves is suitable. In a more spacious room you can place a dressing table, banquette, chair, armchair or shelving unit. It is important that all furniture items are united by the same type of design and decor, for example, carved elements or a patina finish.

The photo shows the design of a small bathroom made in a provincial style.

To decorate a combined bathroom in the French Provence style, a variety of containers and jars for soap and cream, decorated with floral patterns, are suitable. Wallpaper with roses, lavender or cornflowers is appropriate.

The photo shows a bathroom in a romantic Provence style with an accent wall lined with floral tiles.

Style Characteristics

The southeastern part of France is located between the Alpine mountains and the Mediterranean coast. The unique nature of this area has long attracted artists and tourists who came to admire the flowering meadows and the bright blue of the sea.

Bathroom in shades of blue Source modernplace.ru

The simple life of villagers and the romance of the surrounding landscapes inspired designers to create a sweet and cozy style. Provence is characterized by slight carelessness, aged furniture, delicate lace curtains and light textiles with floral patterns.

Wall with a round mirror Source modernplace.ru

Bathroom design with shower

To recreate Provence more convincingly, a shower stall without a tray should be installed in a modern interior. The design can be equipped with a decorated glass door, an original curtain or a damper with floral patterns. In the shower stall, mosaic cladding looks especially advantageous, giving the design a more expressive look.

The photo shows the interior of a shower room with a stall decorated with mosaics.

Using a shower is considered the best option for tight spaces. The cladding and color scheme of a bathroom in the Provence style in a small apartment should contribute to a real increase in space. For decoration, finishing is often chosen in the form of plaster, natural stone masonry or tiles in neutral colors.