Curtains in the Provence style not only create coziness, but also form a recognizable romantic design in a rustic spirit
Combined window design option: Roman blinds and short curtains in Provence style
Provence, with its peace, regularity, fragrant lavender, picturesque nature and bright sun, is reflected in the motifs of curtain designs in the spirit of southern France. Hence the characteristic style-forming color scheme - muted, as if faded, aged.
Curtains in Provencal style: what are they?
Since this style is distinguished by an abundance of textile items, it only welcomes the multi-layered and voluminous design of the window. To decorate curtains, you can use lace, frills, and draperies.
Provence style is a combination of sentimentality, femininity and romance. It is suitable for the kitchen, children's and women's bedrooms. It is important not to overdo it with window textiles. Here are some recommendations:
- If a lambrequin is used, then the angle between it and the edge of the curtain should be straight. It will look impressive, especially if the windows face the garden. In this case, you can refuse tulle.
- Curtains gathered into beautiful draperies are best complemented with tulle or mesh fabrics.
- Elegant simplicity for the kitchen area involves a combination of lightweight, breathable curtains and short curtains with a floral pattern.
Lightness and naturalness of fabrics
Provencal curtains often depict motifs of rural life: these can be fruits, flowers, or even landscapes.
Curtains made from natural fabrics are perfect for the kitchen: linen, cotton, chintz or cambric.
You can also give preference to more transparent and lightweight fabrics.
Organza or chiffon are allowed, as they make airy, transparent curtains that perfectly suit the character of the style. To decorate curtains in beige tones with sprigs of lavender or olive, cutwork lace or crocheted openwork stripes are used.
Curtains should look like they have been hand sewn and decorated to last for many years.
Provence seems to have been created for arranging kitchen furniture. A room in which each box is placed in a fabric cover, each saucer is placed on a handmade napkin, certainly turns out to be original. It is permeated with rustic naivety and French romanticism. Comfort, pleasant colors, simplicity of forms help to lift your spirits, have a good appetite and communicate with your family.
Roman curtains
This is an ideal choice for a small room. The advantages of “rims” are a tight fit to the window, high-quality protection from sunlight, and compactness.
If desired, you can make a lining from blackout.
Curtains to the floor
Floor-length curtains are a traditional window decoration, especially in living rooms, used in many styles. But the functionality of the kitchen with the specifics of Provence imposes restrictions on the length of the curtains. Thick and weighty fabrics are prohibited in the kitchen. Curtains should be light, made of natural thin textiles.
At the same time, the material must be wear-resistant and retain its original appearance for a long time, because in the kitchen, the fabric will quickly become dirty and be washed frequently. If possible, choose cotton and linen impregnated with special compounds to increase wear resistance.
Curtains-cafe
Fans of everything non-standard should take a closer look at them. The cornice here is attached right in the middle of the window opening. This is a rather original solution, so it will certainly attract the attention of your guests. The main advantage of such curtains is their light and airy appearance.
The most popular fabric colors for sewing Provencal curtains
The color palette should have a shade of the sea, sun, lavender meadows, flowering fields. Dark tones are not typical for this style. White color is rarely used in Provence; it is better to change it to shades of pearl or creamy color. Bright patterns and all kinds of prints are acceptable.
An excellent solution would be curtains:
- plain colors or with a discreet pattern;
- combined, made from different types of material, but having a single color shade or pattern;
- colored, with different patterns, but you need to select them carefully, since incorrectly chosen curtains can harm the interior.
The shiny material is another reminder of the French province.
Mounting options
“Roman curtains,” like other roller curtains, are attached close to the window. To unfold, fold or drape, guides or cords are passed through the fabric. A weighting agent is sewn into the lower part.
Vertical, freely descending curtains can be attached to the cornice using:
- Clamps. A plus is the ease of removing/installing curtains.
- Eyelets. Plus - the ability to create beautiful folds of equal depth.
The French provincial style also welcomes decorative techniques - braid, various ties, fabric loops, drawstrings.
Choosing curtains for non-standard windows
Windows in the kitchen often have a non-standard shape and Provence curtains are the ideal solution for such window openings, since different types of curtains are suitable for this style:
- Roman;
- classical;
- English;
- with eyelets.
The ideal solution for such window openings would be straight sliding curtains with lambrequins; they will give the windows a more standard shape. If you have sloping windows, Roman or Austrian blinds look good. If the window is round, then it is better to pick up the edges with clamps or bows, this will reveal their unusual shape.
For tall windows, the Roman or Japanese version is suitable. Curtains up to the window sill look good on small windows.
Color solution
Curtains must be in harmony in color with the rest of the furnishings and decoration of the room. But under no circumstances should they be dark. Black, burgundy, purple, dark green colors are prohibited here. Provence accepts pastel shades. You can choose:
- from white;
- from golden;
- from beige;
- from blue;
- from green.
With the appropriate palette of the room, curtains can be sewn from yellow, orange, or light green fabric. But don't forget that these colors can look tacky. Therefore, the classics are still preferable. Curtains in the Provence style should create the feeling of a sun-filled window from which a piece of the sky peeks out.
How to combine correctly?
Textiles are one of the most important components of all rustic interiors. This is not a separate decoration, but a full-fledged functional element. Therefore, it is logical that curtains, which inevitably attract attention, need to be correctly combined with other details of the decor.
Curtains with furniture
Curtains in the Provence style can be interestingly combined with upholstery of upholstered furniture, using similar colors or motifs. Some elements go well with decorative pillows, bedspreads or kitchen textiles. And don’t forget to pay attention to the cornice so that it matches the cabinets, shelving and furnishings in general.
Curtains with wallpaper
The main rule is not to choose curtains that match the wall covering, otherwise the room will be too monotonous. Even modest minimalism requires accents, let alone Provence! But if you want to use similar colors, then leave a difference of at least a few tones - and it’s better that the curtains are darker.
Combination of different types of curtains
You can create entire decorative compositions from different types of curtains. This is a classic combination of light tulle with thick curtains, and several different types of curtains from the same fabric in different areas of the room. There are also functional duets: for example, Roman blackout fabric at night with light French organza curtains during the day.
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Fabric selection
Properly selected fabric will help set the mood for both the curtains and the surrounding environment.
French countryside atmosphere in the kitchen
The Provence style has become popular today, especially in the kitchen. And this is not surprising, because the presence of light and original things create comfort and a romantic atmosphere. To give a Provence atmosphere, you need to use natural materials: wood, metal, stone. Slight negligence is allowed in the interior of this style.
Furniture should be artificially aged. A distinctive feature of this style is the presence of open shelves with dishes displayed. The colors of the walls and curtains are warm, gentle, reminiscent of the sun and sea.
The finishing touches will be napkins, tablecloths, cotton pillows, linen towels and curtains. The length of the curtains is very convenient for the kitchen - up to the window sill. For Provence, the “cafe” model is also possible, when the curtains are attached to a string below the top level of the window.
Fabrics for curtains
Curtains are made from light, airy materials, for example, tulle, veil, organza, muslin. The first option is the most common, the latter is a fashion trend in recent years.
Curtains in the Provence style are an excellent solution if the interior contains vintage furniture and solid wood items. The main thing to remember is that the design of the curtains should be consistent in color and texture with the style of the rest of the decor.
Main features of the style
The style of Provence began to take shape in the 17th century, when everyone got bored with the heavy and cumbersome urban classicism. People began to look for silence, tranquility and tranquility, and found it far from the city in the countryside. How could you resist the azure sky, fragrant lavender fields and warm playful sun rays?
Provence can be very diverse, but it always has common features. The finished interiors are so expressive that they are unmistakably recognizable even by people far from the world of design. You will need delicate pastel colors, natural fabric, natural textures, small floral and plant motifs, as well as all kinds of decor.
In Provence, handmade and exclusive items are valued, so embroidered curtains, homemade tiebacks, carved cornices, forged jewelry, aged fittings and other attributes will come in handy here. And of course – soft and calm forms, without sharp or deliberately rough details.
Photo of curtains in Provence style
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These Provence kitchen curtains form a semicircular drapery that flows lushly down. At the same time, their length is adjustable. In small rooms, translucent festoons will not burden the interior. The model itself looks elegant and does not need decorative additions or a game of contrasts. But French designs in the kitchen are sometimes decorated with ruffles, frills, and braid.
Cornice - Provence
The cornice should be made in the same style as the kitchen furnishings. It requires either wood or forged metal; the tips can be round or ornate. If there are unused sections of the wall around the window, choose a sliding cornice. Spirals, knobs, cones, arrows, etc. are appropriate at the ends of the cornice. To disguise an old, unpresentable cornice, you can use a lambrequin. This decorative element is also useful in case of grommet fastening. Such fasteners are convenient, but not typical of the Provence style, so modern rings should be hidden.
