Provence for the 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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Choosing plumbing for a country house bathroom
The interior of any room designed in the same style should be holistic, fully reflecting the features of the chosen direction. In this regard, the plumbing chosen for the bathroom should complement the Provence style. To do this, it is important to choose plumbing fixtures that leave free space. It is important that the bathroom is not cluttered with furniture, plumbing fixtures and other interior elements. A Provence style bathroom should have an abundance of light and warmth.
As for the main element of the room - the bathroom, it should have smooth and rounded shapes; as for the material used to create it, there are no restrictions here. Bathroom legs can be figured, forged or bronze. The sink can also have forged elements and an oval or round shape. If you are using a shower room rather than a bathtub, then you can choose a model with decorated glass and stylistic finishing, floral patterns.
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.
Features of Provence style
Provencal style is home comfort. Therefore, it is more suitable for family people who want to take a break from urbanization. When creating it, you must try to recreate as much as possible the atmosphere of the French province, where the main thing is simplicity and tranquility.
Provence style never loses its relevance
Provence style in the interior is characterized by the following elements:
- delicate pastel colors: cream, beige, pistachio, lavender and, of course, white;
- natural materials - stone, wood, ceramic tiles, fabrics;
- floral prints, as well as bouquets of fresh flowers;
- maximum natural light;
- an abundance of decor and patterns.
Adaptation of Provence for an apartment
Let's be honest: it's 2021 outside the window and any classic style is an imitation . Nobody demands from us a historically accurate imitation, and we owe nothing to the style of Provence or France.
Then let's make a bathroom with elements of Provence style and adapt it for an ordinary apartment, where there is no window in the bathroom and the area is small. And we don’t have servants either.
First, we replace the freestanding bathtub with a regular rectangular one and cover it with tiles. This will already make the bathroom suitable for cleaning, will significantly simplify your life and save your budget. By design, the bathroom will not suffer much from this. Can be replaced with a shower.
Because We have a bathroom without a window, but for Provence it would be necessary, mirrors will replace it for us. You can make doors in the form of mirrors within frames. You can even close pipes like this. Well, why not. There is still no France outside the window, let there be a sewer. =)
We are making more closed storage areas to completely hide all items that do not correspond to classical styles.
We hide the washing machine and boiler completely from view, perhaps behind textiles.
We either lower the cabinet floor with the sink completely to the floor, or hang it, or choose one with legs higher so that it can be cleaned underneath.
We choose a wall-hung toilet with an installation - they also come in a classic style. Much more practical than floor-mounted. Read more about the design of bathrooms with toilets.
You can already live with such a bathroom, even if it does not 100% correspond to the Provence style. By the way, if you have a small bathroom, then consider the option of designing it in a Scandinavian style; it is more modern and practical, and is close to Provence in spirit and atmosphere.
How to decorate a bathroom in Provence style in a small apartment
Since this trend prefers spacious rooms, it is cramped in typical city apartments. However, this is not a reason to deny yourself the pleasure of decorating your bathroom in your favorite style. If you resort to certain tricks, even a tiny room will acquire a French flavor.
You will have to give up unnecessary items that do not perform any function. Do not overload the space; it is better to leave only the most necessary furniture. For decoration, it is recommended to choose light shades, since dark ones hide the space. Tiles on the walls or floor should be medium in size with a discreet small pattern or plain.
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Hanging open shelves and cabinets with distinctive finishes will create the right atmosphere. Wicker baskets for linen and cosmetics will complement the recognizable look.
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Even in a small bathroom you can put a tiny ottoman in the main finishing color. In addition to ease of use, it will give the interior a homely feel.
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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.
Bathroom finishing
The theater, as you know, begins with a hanger, and any style begins with the interior decoration of the room. Decorating a bathroom in Provence style sets the tone for the rest of the interior. Anyone can cope with this task.
It will not require trendy and modern materials. The motto of Provence is convenience, beauty, simplicity and environmental cleanliness.
Remember that the Provence style is created over the years. Preliminarily weigh the pros and cons, study all the nuances and not miss one important detail.
The calm of French romance and the palette of peace
In order to try on a Provence look for your bathroom, you will need to start from scratch. No professional can remake an old interior into the Provence style. Let's imagine our dream bathroom. What do you think it should be?
How to design bathroom flooring
Bathroom design in a romantic style requires natural materials. You can use a laminate board for this. For rooms with high humidity, it is recommended to choose a material whose surface is protected with a special coating. This reduces the risk of premature damage to the wood panel.
Some consumers prefer stone-look ceramic tiles. Thanks to it, the interior space helps to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mediterranean. The color of the flooring should be slightly darker than the design of the walls and ceiling.
Wall decoration
Another distinctive feature of this style is slight negligence.
Often this is the complete absence of grout between the tile covering. You can beautifully decorate the surface of the walls using ceramic tiles with floral patterns.
For people who prefer to keep up with the times, natural painted boards will be to their taste. You should not use this material for finishing small bathrooms. The fact is that the thickness of the wood material varies from 1 to 4 cm. This visually reduces the dimensions of the interior space.
Correctly designing the ceiling
The ceiling is usually painted white or simply whitewashed. If there are no windows, then a single-level ceiling with built-in lamps can be mounted on the ceiling. Drywall must be moisture resistant.
For a modest-sized bathroom, choose a light ceiling finish
Stretch ceilings look great. It is imperative to use a matte surface of the canvas, plain and without patterns or prints. The color should be in pastel and soothing colors: beige, white, pearl. If space allows, you can install false beams, which will give the room a natural and rustic style.
A spectacular chandelier with candelabra would be appropriate on the ceiling of a bathroom in a private home.
Entrance door
The bathroom starts from the front door. It is she who reveals to us the Provence miracle that lies behind it. This door is made of solid wood, it can be complemented by cracks, abrasions and roughness typical of Provence.
The color of the door is chosen in accordance with the basic design of the interior. It can be decorated with frosted glass. Often, Provence style doors are decoupaged with napkins and artificially aged using craquelure varnishes.
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Remember about the door handle, it should match the door, as rare and vintage. Door handles made of copper with porcelain elements look elegant.
Windows and lighting
According to all the canons of the Provence style, the bathroom should be filled with light. If the layout allows you to have a window in it, then this is real luck. Natural lighting allows you to fill the room with natural sun, which no fashionable lamp can replace. In addition, a window is an excellent method of ventilation.
Windows can be small or large, classic or unusual in shape. Opposite the window in Provence, according to the rules of style, there is an elegant bathtub or a stylish sink.
The bathroom should be full of light
Unfortunately, in city apartments the bathrooms are not designed for windows and this is why they are inferior to country houses. In this case, you will need to create the brightest and most comfortable lighting in the bathroom using a ceiling chandelier and wall lamps.
Tip A large mirror with a stylish frame made of wood or metal will help reflect light and double the amount of light.
Chandeliers and sconces in Provence should continue its inimitable style. Large multi-arm chandeliers with candles or beautiful lampshades feel great in a Provencal bathroom.
As a last resort, you can use spot ceiling lighting. However, I believe that it breaks the harmony of the style and complements it with modernity, far from the rural way of life.
Natural lighting allows you to fill the room with sunshine
Finishing floors, walls and ceilings
Floor finishing sets the appearance of the room and is the most stable element of the interior, regardless of the style and features of its implementation. The floor of a bathroom made in Provence style can have either a dark or light surface. The appearance of the flooring is important, but the bathroom is a room with high humidity, which is why it is important that the finishing material be moisture resistant.
In addition, the flooring should be practical, easy to clean and warm, which will create a cozy atmosphere. Stone and wood surfaces have all these characteristics; a modern alternative solution is the use of ceramic tiles.
To decorate the floor in the bathroom of a country house, you can use borders and baseboards, original mosaic masonry. Designers recommend making the floor neutral, because the main emphasis here is on plumbing and furniture. For example, you can finish it with wood in warm brown shades. You can also lay a woven rug with a floral design or pattern on the floor surface, which is typical for Provence.
As for the walls, building materials of pastel colors (white and its shades, for example, beige, milky) are used for their decoration. Also, the bathroom walls can be painted terracotta, blue or green. For finishing, paintable wallpaper, ceramic tiles or decorative plaster are used. An alternative solution is to create a wall for painting depicting a French landscape.
The design of the ceiling of a bathroom in a country house in Provence style can be classic (whitewash) or decorative. Wooden beams and their imitation are used as decoration. Dark colors are not used to decorate the ceiling; when using wood, it is important to choose a light type of finishing material. Stucco and painting elements are used as decorative elements.
Original bathroom furniture in Provence style
In a small bathroom or one combined with a toilet, you should not install massive cabinets; in this case, you should look at a floor-mounted wall-mounted sink.
Provence style design involves the installation of large-sized furniture
In a Provence style bathroom it is better to use:
- furniture with curved legs;
- mirrors in forged frames;
- elegant chests of drawers;
- shelves and wicker cabinets;
- aged decor;
- dressing tables.
Additionally, you need to install a rack with open shelves for towels and bath accessories, as well as a chair and a rattan chair for changing clothes.
Wooden furniture with worn surfaces will harmoniously fit into the Provencal interior.
All furniture should be round in shape with graceful bronze legs. A pastel shade with a floral pattern will additionally create the atmosphere of French Provence.
Bathroom decor and accessories in Provence style
Of the various design trends, only Provence welcomes a variety of decor. A huge number of pleasant little things will create a charming, bewitching atmosphere of a rural French interior, making it more comfortable, cozy and warmer.
A Provence style bathroom is filled with various accessories. Among them are wicker stands and boxes for various small items; mirrors with oval canvas in baguettes made of plaster, metal or wood; stucco and small figurines.
Feel free to place porcelain dispensers with cute flowers on the shelves; vases and vessels, vintage glass bottles, scented candles in elegant candlesticks, homemade soaps and creams in jars.
Terry towels laid out in even rows on open shelves and robes made of waffle fabric will look very natural and cute.
A laundry basket made of willow is also appropriate in the bathroom. The design can be different: in the form of a tall vessel, and in the form of an elongated closing cylinder. The main thing is practicality and functionality.
The window opening is decorated with light curtains. Transparent light tulle, starched lace, cute cotton fabric with a small floral pattern, and hand embroidery are suitable for this. For comfort while swimming, you can install a thick English curtain on the window, which will be lowered only at the right moment, and the rest of the time it will be gathered in a light wave at the top of the window.
You can see the design of a bathroom in Provence style (photos with examples) below.
Plumbing
- A bathroom sink in the Provence style can be built-in, with a pedestal (“tulip”) or a countertop. Hanging models are extremely rare. Material: ceramics, marble or its artificial analogues.
Overhead models in the shape of a round bowl are most reminiscent of faience washstands from the 18th century, when the French provincial style originated. By adding a jug to such a sink, where you can store, for example, fragrant bath bombs, we get a magnificent and stylish set.
- The bathtub, ideally cast iron or steel, should have a traditional shape. Usually it is placed on legs in the form of lion paws, but a simple support on the floor is also possible.
In spacious rooms, it is recommended to install the bathroom in the center, separated by textile drapery made of natural linen or cotton. It is advisable that it harmonizes in color and pattern with the window curtains for the bathroom .
- Faucets and showers in retro style “bronze” are the final touch in decorating Provençal bathrooms.
A Provence style bathroom with a shower is not a contradiction, but a desire to combine traditions and a modern level of comfort. To make the device less noticeable, it is advisable to use open models with completely transparent walls rather than hydroboxes.
Advice : when starting a bathroom renovation , you can set aside a niche for the shower in advance, thus hiding it as much as possible from prying eyes. This option will look most harmonious (see photo ):
Finishing materials for creating Provencal style
A Provence style bathroom can be either chic (but not flashy) or modest and laconic. It all depends on the materials chosen for finishing and the amount of decor.
Walls
. Provence does not accept wallpaper. If you look at photos of houses in the province of Provence, you will notice that the walls in the rooms are most often covered with plaster and tiles. Special decorative plaster, which after application and drying has slight roughness and defects, is perfect for the bathroom. Where there is contact with water, ceramic tiles will replace it. When choosing materials for walls, you must stick to calm colors - beige, sand, bluish.
For walls, choose light ceramic tiles.
If you want a little more saturated colors, you can choose the appropriate plaster. But not bright, but with muted, matte shades. A combination of white and black colors would also be appropriate, but this is already a slight stylization of England.
Floor
. Ceramic tiles of a slightly darker shade than the walls are suitable for flooring. To create a truly warm and homely atmosphere, the floor can be equipped with heating. Tiles made in the Provence style for the bathroom can have a variety of patterns - mosaic, wood stylization, floral. If budget and conditions allow, the floor can be made of natural wood.
For the floor, choose tiles in warm colors
Important! If wood was chosen to finish the floor in the bathroom, it is necessary to carry out serious preparatory work - waterproofing, treating the wood with means of protection against exposure to high humidity.
Ceiling
. In large bathrooms, the ceiling can be decorated with massive wooden beams. If the area does not allow this, you can simply whitewash it, without making it perfectly smooth, but, as in the case of plaster, leaving slight roughness.
It is better to leave the Provence style bathroom ceiling white
Doors and windows
. The door to the bathroom should match the overall style and ideally be made of wood. You can choose a more budget option, but do not stray from the general Provencal style - light color, slight abrasions, patina, forged or gilded handle.
When making a bathroom in Provence style, give preference to wooden windows and doors.
If the room has windows, they should be made of wood. Stained glass can be used. To ensure that there is as much light in the room as possible, the windows should not be covered with heavy curtains; light tulle or a veil will do.
Bathroom lighting in Provence style and choice of lighting fixtures
In a large bathroom, a massive chandelier in a thin forged frame and the same lamps on the walls will look ideal. You can place bronze candelabra and candlesticks on the chest of drawers. The light bulbs are energy-saving, warm light: they will provide good lighting, like on the shores of France.
The interior of a bathroom in a Provencal style provides abundant natural light
In the absence of a window, comfortable lighting is provided by sufficient lamps
Decor and accessories
Since this style is based on decor, the selection of accessories in the bathroom design should be given as much attention as possible.
Mirror. Large, vintage, with traces of antiquity on a heavy frame - an ideal option that can set the desired tone for the entire room.
Bath curtain. It makes sense to complement a comfortable glass partition with decorative curtains made of waterproof fabric in a beautiful French pattern. Heavy decorative tiebacks are a must-have.
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Accessories. It is important that dispensers, soap dishes, towel holders and other bathroom accessories match the design of faucets and furniture fittings. It’s okay if they take on a lot of attention: this will only emphasize the decorativeness and flirtatious mood of the setting.
If the size of the bathroom allows, complement the interior with an elegant armchair in a linen cover or a pouf upholstered in fabric with soft colors.
Take a closer look at the circular curtains: they look romantic and stylish.
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Fresh flowers are also appropriate.
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Curtains
When talking about Provence bathroom curtains, I mean three options:
- window curtains;
- small curtains for furniture;
- curtain designed directly for the bathing procedure.
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Let's look at each position separately:
Window curtains for the Provence bathroom are a real flight of fancy. They can be plain or floral, with or without frills . It is important that they are made from natural materials (silk is an exception).
Options for “Roman” and “roller” curtains or wood-look blinds look original and very stylish on Provence bathroom windows. Rustic drawer curtains serve as an elegant decoration for shelves, furniture or a cabinet under the sink.
There may be no bath curtain, but it is more cozy when it pleasantly envelops the bath in a romantic mood. It is difficult to buy such a curtain in a regular store. They can be sewn to order from special water-repellent materials.
Curtains should be made from natural materials
A curtain for a bathroom in the Provence style is hung on an unusually shaped cornice . It is round or oval. In any condition, such a curtain looks noble and elegant.
Color solutions and decor
The color scheme for the interior of a bathroom in the Provence style is based on soft, pastel colors.
The walls can be painted in warm shades of white, such as milk or ivory. Pale pink or light blue tones also work well.
The color of the flooring materials matches the natural color of the materials from which it is made. So the floor made of natural stone or tiles is painted in terracotta shades.
It is preferable to hang curtains and towels in light colors, for example a small floral pattern. Furniture – just not dark colors.
Bathroom accessories in Provence style are very important. When choosing a mirror, pay attention to antique-style specimens, in bronze or brass frames, oval or round in shape.
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Transparent vessels with herbs dried in them will look good. The walls can be decorated with small images in the theme.
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If you plan to place a laundry basket, it should be made of vine.
How not to decorate bathrooms in this style: 3 main mistakes
1. Build an interior using combinations that are too contrasting. Provence is about nuances, so in general the appearance of the bathroom should be designed in tones that are approximately equal in visual weight.
2. Use linear or spot lighting. This will modernize a retro bathroom—in a bad way.
3. Include angular fixtures and furniture in the bathroom interior. Smooth, rounded lines are the right base for the decor.
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