Dreaming of a Provence style home? We understand why – key principles and characteristics

Provence is a region in the south of France that is famous for its picturesque atmosphere, the scents of spices, the lavender fields and the sound of the waves are exactly the ingredients of a Provencal style home design, any architect will tell you, from luxury architects to architects who only do casual and relaxed design, in fact talking about a more shabby European style. The Provencal style, although it contains a history of classical architecture, it almost looks rustic, but it is not rustic by definition. Emphasizing colors, furniture and light shades are exactly what will help you prepare for your new home. So that you can do some order, we have compiled some key characteristics for you:

Furniture. Furniture in a Provencal style home has a double importance. It should be both functional and a kind of work of art. It is necessary that the furniture looks old or worn or renewed. The furniture should look like someone else once loved it, but it is completely their time in your home. This type of furniture is usually characterized by curves, peeling legs, white-colored chests of drawers made of wooden utensils. Furniture that is classic for a Provence-style home has light shades of light oak, chestnut, walnut, and the interior of the chest of drawers can also look worn.
The walls. The walls are usually painted, wallpaper is rarely used. It is important to remember that the space in the room is well lit. Natural lighting is an important element in any room. Natural lighting is also an important element in any room. A Provence-style house is an important element in any room. The house is Provence is always full of sunlight, which creates the seemingly shabby look of and at first glance, old colors have been erased.
Color palette. The shades of the colors should be bright, should be vital, bright (not too bright), usually, a dull pastel in shades: white, cream, beige, olive, lavender, navy blue, ocher, sunflower and terracotta, together creating a mix that is customary from the beginning of the design style. Luxury architects have difficulty bringing the color range in a luxurious Provence style house, but those who take on the challenge can create a cool hybrid design that combines two styles together.
Completing the range. Decorate the house with all kinds of plants and flowers, as well as paintings of flowers and leaves. The approach to these flowers like roses, alfalfa and lavender in Provence is principled in Provence and there are endless streets and avenues named after herbs and flowers – which makes them critical in completing the range of a Provence style home and almost every textile that enters the house should be at least printed and if you want to do things right, also with a floral print.
In conclusion, there is a lot to say when talking about a Provence style home. In fact, it is my favorite style. After 25 years as a planner and designer of luxury apartments as a whole, respecting the design style and also the wishes of the client and emphasizing the fact that the planning ends with you living in a dream. Call today and come on – let's build a Provence style home here.