How to choose chairs in the style of Provence?

Provence - the style in the interior of the house, which originated in France and became one of the most popular in the whole world. When making a home in this French style, the emphasis is on furniture. Chairs in Provence style will help to create a cozy atmosphere in a country house, in the garden or on the terrace, and in a regular apartment.

Products in Provence style combine simplicity and originality, made of eco-friendly materials, create an atmosphere of lightness and comfort in the room.

The distinctive features of Provence-style chairs are as follows.

• They are always wooden or wrought;
• When applying the paint, the natural structure of the material is preserved and visible;
• Color range in natural shades;
• Have curved legs;

• Forms of parts are oval, smooth, semicircular;
• Often artificially "aged", decorated with carvings;
• The back and seat can be hard, semi-soft and soft;
• Upholstery made of natural fabrics, with floral, floral, striped motifs, inscriptions.

You can buy them in the store either by yourself or with the help of a designer, by restoring the old chairs. To do this, you only need to change the old upholstery, completely paint, make painting with colors or decoupage yourself.

In the Provencal style, the color of the chairs is of utmost importance. It should be natural, not overloading the interior and pleasant to look at. The frame of the chairs is made in the juicy palette: the color of lavender, pink dawn, white clouds, green grass, sea green, pastel, brown and gray tones.

Modern manufacturers use a special technology to artificially age the chairs, or produce furniture with imitation of scratches, traces of a wood beetle. Sometimes silver patina or gold plated with the effect of antiques. Upholstery and covers are made of a single tone fabric or fabric with floral motifs, with a landscape, birds, striped, with inscriptions.Additionally, they can be decorated with ruffles, ruffles, lace, embroidery.

When purchasing chairs in Provence style, pay attention to the following points.

• Material. The frame of the chair can be made of solid wood, rattan, chipboard, metal. Wood products are more durable and last longer;
• Armrests. Keep in mind that models without armrests are not designed for a long time;
• Filler and upholstery for semi-soft and soft chairs it is better to choose from natural materials.

Simple hard chairs without armrests are recommended for the kitchen. They can be supplemented with covers and soft cushions for the seat, which can be washed when dirty or replaced. In the living room it is appropriate to place semi-soft, soft chairs made of wood and metal with armrests.

Furniture in provence plays a very important role. The best solution is if the chairs form a single ensemble with other interior items, for example, with a table, sofa, cupboard or chest of drawers. Provence minimalism is not allowed.The style should be guessed throughout: in wicker furniture, chests, curtains with floral patterns, beds with wrought-iron or carved elements.

Furniture in provence plays a very important role. The best solution is if the chairs form a single ensemble with other interior items, for example, with a table, sofa, cupboard or chest of drawers. Provence minimalism is not allowed. The style should be guessed throughout: in wicker furniture, chests, curtains with floral patterns, beds with wrought-iron or carved elements. Chandeliers, paintings, pottery, flower pots, candlesticks, photo frames, fresh flowers - all these details together with the furniture will enrich the interior.

To create an authentic design, you should choose finishing materials for walls, ceilings, flooring. In classic Provence, the ceiling is plastered or painted white. Wooden beams on the ceiling can not be painted, their natural color will be perfectly combined with a light ceiling.

As the flooring is usually used old board or imitation, as well as tile, imitating stone and hard rock. The walls of a house or apartment can be plastered or painted in pastel color. It so happens that in the style of Provence there is a laying of brick or brick fragments.

Among the factories producing the chairs in question are the French factory Country Corner, the Italian Tonin, Francesco Molon, Interiors, the Belarusian firms Anrex and the Grand Mirage. The most famous domestic manufacturers are “Magic Pine”, “Living Furniture” (Provence). In addition, in Russia there are individual workshops where you can order furniture Provence according to individual parameters.

A few examples should be considered in the interior.

Wooden chairs without armrests look great in the kitchen room. Gold-plated patterns on the frame of the product create a rich look and resonate with the color of the walls, flooring, chandelier and candlesticks. The white color of the chairs, the oval table and cabinets creates a feeling of a single headset.

The brickwork of one wall, the old-style hood, carved elements complete the overall picture.Meal in such a room is a pleasure.

Luxury wrought-iron chairs and tables can be placed on the terrace in the summer garden or in the country. Exquisite patterns, laconic design, original seat cushions, thin armrests, a small round table in the same style - there is nothing superfluous in this furniture ensemble.

French-style patinated chair is an interesting solution in bedroom design. Gilding, carving, floral print upholstery will make this chair a real decoration. It can be used instead of a dressing table, combined with an oval mirror with a wooden frame, with a bed of solid wood and floral curtains.

Focusing on your taste and the recommendations listed, you can choose the right option for your home. Read more about the Provence style in the interior in the next video.