Chandeliers in the style of "Provence" and "Country"

Every year, designers offer new models of lighting for various interiors. Some elements go out of fashion, replacing others, using new materials and production technologies, but chandeliers and lamps in the style of "Provence" and "Country" do not lose their relevance in the interiors for more than a century.

The style "Provence" originates in the XIX century in the southern areas of French villages and fishing villages. The south of France is flooded with sun, lavender fields, plantations of vine, meadows with wild flowers are spread around. The landscape of the south of France and village motifs are reflected in the style of "Provence": in colors, forms, materials used.

The style of "provenance" and "country" have much in common, in fact, being synonymous.Translated from the French "Provence" - is a neighborhood province. "Country" is translated from English as a village.

Rustic chandeliers are in demand for more than a century. Thanks to its elegant forms, unusual shades and lampshades, country-style and Provence-style lighting devices are used in rooms of various styles and functions: from baths to living rooms and bedrooms.

Chandeliers in the style of "country" or "Provence" have a number of features that ensure the popularity of this type of lighting:

• high transparency of ceiling and lamp shades materials - lighting devices of this style fill the room with light, create the effect of a sunlit room;
• use of natural materials - the frame of the chandelier is made of wood, metal, ceramics, the technology of combining wood and metal is used. Natural fabrics (linen, silk, chiffon), carved wood, glass, ceramics, crystal are used as the material for the shades and lamp shades;
• use of pastel, muted colors - the color palette of chandeliers in the style of "country" and "Provence" creates the effect of a product burnt out in the sun, the chandelier does not attract active attention, light and soaring with an abundance of interesting details and decorative elements;

• floral motifs on the frame of the chandelier, and on the ceiling and the dome of the lampshades - a wooden frame carved, in the form of a vine, in metal bases. A technique of hand-made or stanted forging of an ornate form is used, a clay or glass ceiling is painted with floral ornaments, the textile of the lampshade can be in a small flower or with abstract drawings resembling river waves;
• in order to achieve better room lighting chandeliers are installed together with sconces, wall lamps, floor lamps, made in the same style;
• Chandeliers and lamps in the style of "country" and "Provence" in the interior are not only a source of artificial light, but also an important element of decor;
• lamps in the style of "country" and "Provence" permissible to use in rooms of other styles: eco-style, American modern, classic and others.

Chandeliers in the style of "country", "Provence" depending on the method of attachment may be:

• ceiling;
• suspended.

Ceiling chandeliers attached to the ceiling bar. Their peculiarity is that it is impossible to adjust the height of the chandelier. The frame of the lamp is located close to the ceiling. Chandelier horns cover the ceiling or small lampshades. This type of attachment is suitable for rooms with low ceilings.

Suspended chandeliers mounted on a hook that is mounted in the ceiling, and with the help of a strong chain the length of the chandelier is adjusted. This mounting option allows you to place a greater number of decorative elements peculiar to the Provence and Country styles, and not to overload the appearance. Suspended version of the chandelier is suitable for spacious rooms with a ceiling height of 2.7 meters.

Both ceiling and pendant chandeliers consist of a base (frame), electric wires are masked at the base, and the base can branch into several horns, each of which contains a lamp holder. Chandeliers can be used as decor patrons:

• ceiling lamps;
• lampshades;
• open lamps in the form of candles.

Country-provincial style involves the use of natural materials, often these materials that can be found at hand.

The material for the foundation of chandeliers in the style of "country" and "Provence" are:

• tree;
• metal (bronze, silver, nickel and others).

The base of the chandelier made of wood is made into smooth sinuous shapes, unusual floral elements are cut out, resembling intertwining plants, flexible branches of trees and shrubs, and a vine.

The metal base in expensive models is made by forging metal by hand, giving ornate shapes and unusual bends. Such a chandelier will be quite heavy. More budget options with a metal base are produced by the method of forging on the prepared stencils. Metal forged bases are shaped like branches, flower stems, abstract smooth, light forms.

Both the wooden and the metal base of the chandelier are devoid of sharp corners, the form is streamlined and smooth with a large number of curls and bends. The metal base is given the effect of wear, it is aged by various methods of toning and patination.Often there is a combined base of wood with metal elements or vice versa.

For ceiling and lamp shades are used such materials as:

• porcelain;
• ceramics;
• natural fabrics (silk, linen);
• tree;
• crystal;
• glass.

Plafonds and lampshades can be monotonous, but more often they have floral ornaments, smooth curves, resembling wave rolls, less often geometric patterns are used.

The shapes of plafonds and lamp shades are fairly simple in their geometry: cones, spheres, hemispheres, trapezoid. In the rustic style, the use of asymmetry and abstract forms with sharp corners is unacceptable: it will break the harmony of perception of the interior as a whole.

The country-provincial landscape is easy for visual perception, there are no screaming, contrasting elements in it. This color palette is inherent in the chandeliers in the style of "country" and "Provence."

In the design of lighting in these styles the following colors are used:

• blue;
• purple;
• yellow;
• beige;
• pink;

• mint;
• white;
• Ivory;
• sea ​​wave;
• turquoise;
• Orange.

The colors are dull and transparent, reminiscent of sun-dyed paint. Bright or saturated color (black, red, blue) can be used as a thin line for small elements.

The choice of ceiling light - the final stage of repair and design work. The style of the lighting fixtures must match the overall style of the room. Lighting in the style of "country" and "Provence" is best complement the room in the same style. If earlier these style chandeliers were decorated mostly for country houses and villas, now this type of lighting is actively used in urban houses and apartments.

Such a chandelier will decorate the kitchen from natural materials and add charm and romanticism.Suspended models in the style of "country" and "Provence" will easily solve the problem of zoning a small kitchen area. Above the working area, spotlights are used for better lighting, and the Provencal or chandelier in rustic motifs will fit in well over the dining area.

For the kitchen you should choose chandeliers with shades or shades of metal or ceramics, which will make it easy to remove fumes and greasy deposits. Textiles on lampshades are permissible when using special impregnations that prevent the burning of the fabric into the fabric.

Cozy, elegant and romantic will look ceiling or hanging chandeliers in the bedroom of a girl or a young married couple. Pastel shades of lighting fixtures fill the room with a soft light. For the bedroom you can safely choose models with fabric shades, carved shades, decorative tassels and fringe.

For the bedroom, it is recommended to select a chandelier, wall lamp or floor lamps in the same style, which will allow to vary the saturation of the light.

French style living room complement the chandeliers in the style of "country" and "Provence." For living there are no restrictions on the choice of materials chandeliers. For a pompous and large living room area, you can choose a richly decorated pendant lamps with crystal or glass beads with a forged metal or carved wooden frame.

When you design a living room in the style of American modern or Tiffany style, chandeliers "country" and "Provence" will also look organic. Tiffany style involves the use of smooth forms, functional decor, natural elements in the interior design.

The main color of American modern - sky blue, turquoise. Calm, pastel colors living room in the style of Tiffany complement lamps made of natural materials in pastel colors. For such a living room should choose the ceiling and lampshades of stained glass, ceramics, natural textiles.

When choosing a lamp for any room, you must rely on a number of general principles:

• for rooms with low ceilings, select ceiling-mounted luminaires, for spacious high rooms - suspended ones, with the possibility of length adjustment;
• the color of the luminaire, the shades, the lampshades should differ by several tones from the color of the walls or be bright elements against the background of the whole interior;
• for dark rooms it is worth choosing lamps with a large number of lamps, the material of the lampshades and lamp shades should dissipate well and not absorb light flux.

The option of lighting in the form of chandeliers today returns, once lost, popularity. In the modern interior of the chandelier is not only a source of artificial light, but also an important decorative element, without which the style of the room will be incomplete. The leading trend in modern interior design is the use of natural materials, this also applies to lighting devices.

Vintage, “Country” and “Provence” style chandeliers remain fashionable, relevant and status.Forged, intricate chandelier bases with crystal or polished glass decorations and open candle lamps are the favorites of the spacious living rooms in both city apartments and country residences.

Popular in modern interior chandeliers, decorative desserts are unobtrusive, but allow each time to take a fresh look at this element of design and catch new notes in the base or lamp shades of the lamp.

For more ideas on interior design with Provence chandeliers, see the following video.