Floor lamps in the style of "Provence"

The modern variety of styles is amazing. Bold design solutions are able to absolutely reincarnate the interior of the room. And in any interior the main role is assigned to lighting. Today we will talk about an additional source of light and figure out how to choose a floor lamp for the refined French Provence style.

The original French Provence style originated in the XIX century in the south of the country. It is rightfully one of the most recognizable and popular destinations. It owes its name to small wooden houses, olive groves and field flowers. Every detail must be imbued with refinement, restraint and romance. And in the interior reign ease and homely hospitality.

Today, Provence can be found in city apartments and even more often in the interior of country houses - floral motifs look quite appropriate here.

Distinctive features of the style:

• pastel delicate shades;
• natural materials "antique" (metal, stone, wood, ceramics, frosted glass and natural fabric);
• floristic drawings and prints on pieces of furniture and decorative elements;
• live wild flowers;
• light translucent curtains;
• lace details on the tablecloths, cushions;
• natural lighting, correctly complemented by artificial lighting.

For Provence style, the use of bright and saturated colors is unacceptable. Inspiration comes from nature. Decorative elements should correspond to natural shades:

• natural green follows the color of grass and leaves;
• flower shades - pink, yellow and red;
• sky blue color;
• gentle and scattered rays of the sun.

Any object or element in the first place carries a decorative purpose.Floor or wall lamps are an auxiliary source of lighting that complement the overall style and visually zoning a room. Lighting the lower part of the room, they fill the interior with light, warmth and comfort.

For the manufacture of the Provence floor lamp uses only natural materials: wood, porcelain, natural stone and forged metal. Externally, the light and graceful leg, usually painted in shades of natural colors: blue, white, olive, lilac and brown. Curved shapes gracefully complement smooth lines. As in any other decor item there should not be careless transitions and corners. Embossed lines and bends also continue floral and floral motifs.

Often for Provence lamps, decorative chains are used as decorations that perfectly convey Mediterranean French origin of style. But at the same time, the floor lamp should not have a bulky and rough look. The lampshade of any lamp must be made of natural fabric, paper or even metal. A small neat bubble of a round or trapezoidal shape is decorated with floral patterns, lace details or fringe.

A print can be as close as possible to natural plants or only remotely resemble wild flowers. The main background for floral and plant drawings is white, milky, all shades of beige, olive, lavender and terracotta. The lampshade may have a more classic simple shape made of ground glass, ceramics or porcelain in pastel colors with subtle floral patterns. Such a small modest floor lamp will perfectly fit into other styles and give the interior elegance and airiness.

Key recommendations:

• Choosing lamps for Provence style, it is better to first determine the central element - a beautiful chandelier. It should be ideally combined with color and print of walls and furniture, with decorative elements. And after that go to the choice of a floor lamp.
• Choose appliances from natural materials. Modern models are often made of plastic, but for an elegant Provence, this is unacceptable.
• Decorative items should have an aged look. Perhaps the presence of chips and scuffs.

• It is good if the floor lamp is combined with the color of the furniture or curtains.
• The lampshade should create a warm and soft light, so do not choose high power lamps.
• It is best to place a floor lamp in those areas of the room that are removed from the main central lighting. For example, next to a sofa, an armchair where you plan to spend time reading books and newspapers or near a desk.

Successfully pick a lamp for the interior - this is half the success. And no matter what style you choose for your apartment, the main thing is that there was a best and comfortable corner.

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