Photo: dizainexpert.ru Home textiles are warmth, comfort and beauty, especially in styles aimed at a large number of them. For example, in Provence, which simultaneously personifies the sophistication and simplicity of the French province. An abundance of fabric is a mandatory attribute of such an interior, and gradually we will figure out how to choose it. Let's start right now with curtains in the Provence style!
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.
Living room
Curtains in the Provence living room allow your imagination to unfold. You can hang both classic and French curtains or choose priscilla curtains. Lambrequins, tiebacks, and tassels can be used as decoration.
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.
Children's
When decorating a window in a nursery, do not overuse decorative details. The baby should not be able to climb up the curtains or bring down the cornice. It is preferable to opt for a roll, French or Austrian model.
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.
Kitchen
Curtains for the kitchen should not be massive and voluminous. The ideal solution would be Roman curtains and cafe curtains made of synthetic or mixed fabric.
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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.
Natural textiles
If you choose cotton, linen, wool or silk fabrics for Provence curtains, you can’t go wrong. Environmental friendliness, attractive appearance, breathability - these are the main advantages of natural textiles.
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There is only one drawback - the difficulty of care. But it can be removed using special impregnations.
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.
Bedroom
Here you should choose curtains with blackout lining. These may be Roman or Italian models. The main thing is that the fabric from which they are made is environmentally friendly and natural.
Fabric selection
Properly selected fabric will help set the mood for both the curtains and the surrounding environment.
Loggia
When arranging a loggia, the main thing is to maintain harmony. Pay attention to breathable and fade-resistant fabrics. Avoid bulky structures.
Provence curtains in the interior are the complete opposite of bulky and heavy classic curtains. They bring with them the serenity, silence and tranquility of the rural expanses of the south of France.
Few can resist bringing into the interior the atmosphere of lavender fields placed under a cornflower blue sky, bathed in warm, playful sun.
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.
Combination rules
Since textiles and curtains, among other things, are the main attribute of a rural setting, you need to be able to combine them correctly.
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Curtains can be combined with the upholstery of a sofa or armchair using a similar color scheme or theme. Individual fragments can be repeated in pillows, bedspreads or tablecloths. Remember about the cornice - it should be in harmony with the cabinet furniture and the rest of the interior.
The key recommendation is this: you cannot match the curtains to the color of the wallpaper. You can use similar tones, but there should be a difference in shades. And it is desirable that the walls be lighter.
It is possible to create entire textile ensembles from different types of curtains. You can combine light tulle curtains and heavy drapes or use curtains of different designs from the same material in different areas of the room.
Photo of curtains in Provence style
Drawings
Provence is characterized by:
- floral patterns with large or small buds, combined with the same wall decoration, pillows, carpet or panel;
- pastel images of animals and birds, devoid of boring realism, their stylized images will look much more appropriate;
- checks, stripes, polka dots, giving the room a little severity or lightness.
Features of window decoration
The most suitable types of fabrics for Provencal style:
- chintz;
- linen;
- calico;
- cotton.
Curtains should be light, flowing, and loose. For curtains, choose translucent varieties such as tulle, chiffon, organza.
For curtains with drapery, it is better to choose cotton or linen with the addition of synthetics. Nowadays, these are the types of fabrics that imitate natural ones, they keep their shape perfectly, even if the folds are voluminous. They do not fade in the sun.
Short curtains in the kitchen are a requirement for style and ease of care and use. They do not interfere with cleaning and allow free use of the window sill. Although they now make long curtains, it all depends on the specific features of your room and window, as well as your preferences.
