Country in the city - we create a country-style kitchen from scratch. Wallpaper for the kitchen in Provence style Kitchen interior design in a rustic style

To create a cozy and light atmosphere in the apartment, you can turn to the gentle French direction, Provence-style wallpapers have cute patterns and drawings, and the color palette is filled with calm, eye-pleasing colors. The overall picture of the room carries a soothing and romantic mood.

What kind of wallpaper is better to use?

Wall mural

A simple and effective way to make the interior unique and bright. 3D wallpapers make the space of the room more voluminous.

The photo shows a dining room in the Provence style. Wall murals with a perspective visually increase the space of the room.

For interior design in the Provence style, romantic images with simple natural beauty are suitable: cozy courtyards, streets or miniature bridges across the pond will make the interior incredibly warm.

The photo shows a compact kitchen in Provence style, which combines several finishing methods: tiles, liquid wallpaper and photo wallpaper with the image of the street.

Provence style cannot be separated from lavender, endless fields with dense shrubs will not only give the atmosphere of Provence, but also have a beneficial effect on the visual qualities of the room, making it more spacious. Wall murals are suitable for decorating any room in the apartment.

The photo shows a dining room in the Provence style. The accent wall is decorated with photo wallpapers depicting the old city.

Liquid

Seamless liquid wallpaper allows you to make an absolutely flat wall without joints, reminiscent of plaster in its texture.

Liquid wallpaper hides small wall irregularities and is successfully combined with other finishing materials, such as patterned or ornamented coatings, wood paneling or stone and brickwork.

non-woven

The material can have a beautiful texture that imitates any surface or just a pattern. It is stronger than paper canvases and looks more interesting due to the different textures. This type is suitable for interior design of the living room, bedroom, hallway. We also produce non-woven coatings for painting.

Paper

Paper wallpapers have several advantages, they have a breathable surface, a relatively low cost of the material and a wide selection of colors. However, among all the options, this is the most impractical material, they fade in the sun, absorb odors and are practically impossible to clean when dirty. This finish is suitable for a bedroom or living room.

Textile

Beautiful material has a pleasant velvety surface. Suitable for decorating a bedroom or living room in Provence style. They have a breathable surface and have soundproofing properties, but may fade in the sun.

Glass fiber

The surface can be embossed or flat. The material is strong, durable and suitable for repeated painting. Visually, the surface resembles a woven material, like burlap. Combines well with other types of finishes.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

For kitchen

A Provence-style kitchen can be decorated with canvases with a small floral or floral pattern, the colors are pleasant, not bright.

The photo shows a spacious Provence-style kitchen-dining room. The decoration is made with wallpaper with different patterns, which visually divides the space into two zones.

Another option for finishing in the Provence style will be liquid wallpaper or with imitation plaster. Wall murals will help visually make the kitchen more spacious, for example, with a picture of receding lavender fields.

Also, the finish can be combined with other materials, such as wood paneling or tiles. The design will be completed with stylized tableware and linen textiles.

The photo shows a Provence-style kitchen in light colors. The walls are finished with liquid wallpaper and tiles.

For the bedroom

The Provence-style bedroom is filled with romance and tenderness, smooth lines and beautiful decorative details.

Walls decorated with fine print wallpaper create a light playful mood, plain textured canvases are suitable for a calm interior, and photo-printed surfaces make the room “alive”, creating the illusion of continuing the bedroom space.

The photo shows a Provence-style bedroom with wall murals. A stylized fireplace makes the interior cozy and colorful.

Provence-style walls can be decorated with wooden moldings, framing the wallpaper on the principle of a picture frame.

The photo shows a Provence-style bedroom with decoration in different colors. The blue color of the walls refreshes the room and makes it more spacious, and the pattern focuses on the bed.

For the living room

In a Provence-style living room, different types of finishes can successfully coexist. For example, wallpapers of different colors and textures, wooden panels and wallpaper with a floral pattern, or photo wallpapers with imitation of brickwork.

Large patterns and textured surfaces will decorate the accent wall, it can be behind the sofa, behind the TV or any area of the room.

The photo shows a spacious living area in light colors. The design is filled with many stylized details.

To the corridor

Provence style will be a good interior solution for dark corridors. Light finish will visually make the room more spacious and brighten it.

Walls finished with a discreet pattern harmonize well with brick, wood or stone finishes, which in turn helps protect corners and add a “zest” to the interior of a corridor or hallway.

To the nursery

Provence style is more suitable for decorating a room for girls or a newborn. The design is delicate and the palette is soft.

The walls will be decorated with wallpaper with flowers, birds or berries. A combination of wallpaper companions will look good in the room. A good solution would be to decorate one of the walls with photo wallpaper.

Wallpaper design and drawings

With flowers

Flowers, like any interior detail, create their own mood. Wildflowers create a playful and mischievous mood, while peonies and roses give a romantic atmosphere. The background can be a white number or a delicate pastel shade, such as mint or peach.

Flowers can also be depicted on photo wallpapers. A realistic picture of large flowers or bouquets and fields of lavender will help decorate one of the walls, focusing attention on it.

Birds

Birds symbolize freedom and give the state of flight. Birds of paradise can be depicted on the wallpaper along with flowers or berries, or as the main characters of the canvas. Photo wallpapers with realistic birds will be an interesting detail of the room design.

Striped

Horizontal and vertical stripes visually correct the area of the room. In Provence style, wallpaper with vertical stripes is most often used.

Straight lines can be intertwined with floral patterns or wallpapers with different colors.

monogram

Monograms and ornate patterns are more typical for a classic interior than for a French style. But in combination with a different pattern or soft, muted colors, they will also look harmonious in a Provence-style bedroom or living room.

Under plaster

Simple white or light plaster, with all its irregularities, is typical of the Provence style. Wallpaper with its imitation will help save money and time spent on repairs.

Plaster perfectly combines with other wallpaper, wood paneling and stone. Finishing the room with plain wallpaper under the plaster allows you to fill the interior with colored thematic elements.

Color spectrum

In shades of gray

Neutral gray goes well with other shades. In the Provence interior, it will look good as a background and as a tint for another color.

Plastered wallpaper or with a light pattern, such as monograms or stripes, will decorate a Provence-style room laconic and elegant. Color can be added to the design of the room with the help of textiles and decor items.

White

In the Provence style, white trim is often used. A textured surface, such as plastered wallpaper, with imitation of painted wood panels or bricks, will make it interesting and boring. White color will be in harmony with any colors, whether it is finishing or filling the interior.

Blue

Blue color refreshes the interior of the room and visually increases its size. A good solution would be both plain wallpaper and canvases with drawings.

The walls can be decorated with wooden or plastic moldings that frame the wallpaper area in the same way as the picture.

Greens

The green color of the wallpaper can have an olive, herbal or mint hue.

Olive and herbal will look good in a northern room, the colors will make the interior warmer. Mint, on the contrary, will act refreshingly, goes well with pink, yellow and white tones.

Pink

Delicate feminine pink color will harmoniously look in combination with gray, white and green tint. Pink is suitable for decorating a bedroom, kitchen or children's room. A beautiful shade can also decorate a room in photo wallpapers depicting sunsets or flowers.

yellow

Sunny yellow will be one of the best solutions for a dark or poorly lit room. Yellow wallpaper is suitable for decorating any room in Provence style.

Pastel shades can be on photo wallpaper, wallpaper with a floral pattern or plaster coating.

Wallpaper combination options

Color combination

Within the boundaries of one room, you can combine coatings with different colors. The right combination will add color to the interior without making it overloaded. Companion wallpapers will look interesting, the design of the room will be brighter.

The most versatile tone is white, you can combine any shades and textures with it. Depending on personal preferences, the interior of the room can be supplemented with cold or warm colors.

Gray and milky colors are in harmony with pastel shades of pink, yellow, blue and lavender. Blue wallpaper looks good with white, gray and pink tones, and green with yellow, pink and milky.

Wooden beams or panels will successfully complement the interior of the living room, hallway or kitchen in Provence style. Most often, the boards are mowed in white or milky color, so they make the room lighter and go well with any shades. However, their color can be in harmony with the color of the wallpaper, differing by one or two tones.

Wood trim is carried out along the lower part of the wall, it also serves as an additional protection of the wall surface from dirt and damage. Also, in the Provence-style interior, one of the walls can be completely finished with a board.

Combination with stone

The Provence style is characterized by the use of natural materials, but in urban housing it can be replaced with artificial counterparts, without compromising the wallet and external qualities. In the apartment, stone decoration will decorate part of the hallway, living room or kitchen. In a cottage or private house, stone trim can cover the entire wall.

Plastered walls look harmonious in the interior and as the only way to finish and in combination with other materials. The combination of plaster and wallpaper allows you to focus on any area. The classic color of plaster is white, but it may well be in harmony with the shade of wallpaper or other surfaces.

Paint can be applied to a prepared wall or wallpaper can be used for painting. Both options are successfully combined with other finishing methods. Painted walls made of wooden boards or a painted brick wall will look impressive and concise, the recognizable relief will remain, but the color will be in harmony with the overall picture.

Photo gallery

Furnishing a house in Provence style helps to relax, get away from everyday work and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of fabulous France, with its simple rustic beauty and elegant details with worn effects.

Provence-style wallpapers for the kitchen make it easy and quick to create a typical French country atmosphere in an apartment or country house. It is enough to choose a color or pattern that conveys the features and mood of the southern French village.

Traditionally, stucco has always been used in Provence interiors. But since wallpapers are sometimes a much more practical and convenient finishing option, manufacturers decided to meet the needs of ordinary buyers and make it as easy as possible for them to find suitable options. Therefore, today you can find material of any typical French country pattern and, importantly, any texture.

An online guide to wallpaper in the Provence style right in the store with recommendations for choosing in the video below:

It is the relief, the imitation of a natural material - decorative colored plaster, that allows you to get closer to the idea of \u200b\u200ba real French country.

For finishing the walls of the Provence kitchen, both material with an already applied pattern and wallpaper for painting (fiberglass), incl. imitating plaster.

Their design may be:

plain;
with an image;
combined.

In each case, it is important to choose the right color scheme.

Choice of wallpaper colors

Provence is recognizable by its pale, as if dusty and burnt, often gentle and warm color palette. Therefore, all pastel colors of the colors listed below will do:

ash pink, lilac, purple, sand, straw, peach, light green, olive, pistachio tones, all shades of beige.

for the interior of the kitchen in the style of the French country, ordinary white or gray, with a milky or grayish tint, are also suitable;

all coffee shades will be suitable colors - cappuccino, coffee with milk.

A visual palette of all suitable colors can be seen in the picture below.

The named shades characteristic of Provence are used not only in decoration, but also in design in general (in furniture, decor, etc.). Therefore, it is important at the stage of repair planning to choose no more than three, the most harmonious, perfectly combined with each other.

Wallpaper with a pattern and photo wallpaper Provence

The wallpaper will have a characteristic print or pattern:

small flower;

Everyone recognizes Provence by its symbol - lavender.

Any wild flowers can be depicted - cornflowers, daisies, etc.

large flowers and bouquets in Provence colors for an accent wall;

striped or pale check;

with the architecture of a small provincial town or village;

"tasty" motifs with the harvest: grapes, olives, vegetables. Still lifes;

rural themes: fields, harvesting crops, windmills, etc.

It is important to note that the design of the picture will never be intrusive, and the color palette of the image seems to be aged or burned out under the scorching sun of southern France.

Combination with decoration and other interior items

Wallpaper in the interior can be used in 2 versions:

as background. Here you need to give preference to plain, imitating plaster or glass wallpaper for painting.

If the wallpaper is solid and neutral and acts as a background, you can allow colors to be added to other elements - furniture, decor, etc.
A more saturated color of the wallpaper suggests less bright kitchen sets, other furniture and decor.

as an accent.

On one of the walls, you can paste wallpaper with a pattern or a photo wallpaper with a thematic print, the rest can also be pasted over with wallpaper, but plain, to match the main color of the image.

If you choose a material with a pattern, then furniture design, other finishes and decor will be more restrained. But it is possible and necessary to repeat the motif and nature of the pattern in other details - tea mugs, sets, curtains, covers on chairs and armchairs, on kitchen towels, potholders, etc.

Heating in a country house in the photo above is implemented using a fireplace and electric convectors.

Another way to finish the walls is to combine different textures and materials.

For example, the top is wallpaper, the bottom is wood panels.

You can stick wallpaper not on the entire wall, but only part of it, for example, in a niche.

When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen in any style, you need to take into account the increased humidity and pollution of the room. Therefore, give preference to moisture-resistant non-woven and vinyl. They can be washed. Away from the stove and sink, you can glue liquid wallpaper.

Paper - the most natural, which corresponds to the style. But under the influence of high humidity, they will quickly become unusable.

Impractical for the kitchen and textile options. But if you design a kitchen-living room in the Provence style, then you can decorate with them only some part located as far as possible from the cooking zone.

Today we will tell you how to create a country-style kitchen design in an ordinary city apartment from scratch: what finishing materials are suitable, what a rustic kitchen set should be like, how to choose furniture, curtains and decor.

But before we start, let's define what we mean by the word "country", because there are two main approaches to understanding it:

Country style as a common name for all country styles of different countries. In the context of the interior, they can be classified as follows: French Provence, Alpine chalet, rustic, Tuscan, American, English, Scandinavian, Mediterranean and, of course, Russian country;
Country as an exclusively American (or English) style of country or country house.

In this article, we will summarize the concept of country and consider all the rustic interior styles listed above little by little.

Rustic cuisine - how to create and maintain country style?

How to combine the charm of rural life and the functionality of a modern city apartment in the interior of a typical kitchen? What must or should be taken into account when creating a country-style kitchen?

All "rustic" styles from English shabby chic to Russian country have in common:

natural materials in decoration, furniture, textiles and decor;
light rudeness, simplicity, attrition, a touch of antiquity are appropriate;
preference for a natural color palette without bright accents and contrasts;

furniture supposedly (or actually) handmade, sewn, painted, hand-knitted or grandmother's decor items;
in a rustic interior, traditional ornaments, patterns, floral and floral motifs, peas and a cage are appropriate;

an abundance of kitchen textiles is characteristic - towels, napkins, capes, pillows, etc.
the right country kitchens, as a rule, reflect the national identity and folk art motifs. For example, in Russian country music it can be: samovar, nesting dolls, openwork textiles, Zhostovo trays, Soviet service, etc. Take a look at the following photos - it was the samovar that gave the ordinary kitchen with typical Ikea furniture the soulfulness and flair of Russian country music (scroll to the right).

What can not be entered into country cuisine: glossy, chrome, plastic, shiny surfaces and objects, decor in a modern style, frankly artificial materials.

What to choose with care: the main feature of country cuisine is lightness, ease, simplicity. The interior should be as if you did not try hard, and the whole atmosphere of the "rustic kitchen" was formed in a natural way. Avoid unnecessary and/or low-quality props and imitations. For example, the proverbial "rough brick wall" should not be painted - it really should be rough, albeit finished and painted. And dried lavender will fit much more organically into the Provence-style kitchen interior than artificial lavender. But you can’t do without props in a city apartment, and the use of only natural materials in decoration and furniture is not always justified and affordable. Therefore, the “stylization” of country cuisine in a city apartment is not at all a disadvantage if it is harmonious, and most importantly, you and your family like it.

Country from scratch - the basics of decoration

As already mentioned, a country-style kitchen should be predominantly finished with natural materials. But natural materials are not always accessible and practical. Let's find out what is suitable for interior decoration?

Floor

According to the canon, the floor in the rustic-style kitchen interior is finished with natural stone, wooden boards or ceramic tiles. The first two materials are not available to everyone. It will be possible to adequately replace the floor from the array, which, due to the upper wooden layer, does not differ from the “original”, but costs less. The most budgetary alternatives to wood - and more "under the tree" - modern coatings of high strength classes look quite nice and last a long time. Stone can be replaced with more affordable and practical porcelain stoneware. The tile is suitable in plain natural tones, with a traditional pattern or classic black and white (for Provence).

If or, then a combination of wood (in the dining area) and ceramic tiles (in the working area) would be appropriate.

The floor board can be either painted or lacquered or deliberately natural (with minimal processing).

Tip: you can decorate the floor with a small homemade rug: patchwork, knitted, wicker.

Ceiling

There are several options for decorating the ceiling:

Whitewash - The whitewashed ceiling is very authentic. At the same time, the base does not even have to be leveled: the interior in this style welcomes the presence of textured surfaces, rough and homely (as opposed to the ideal smoothness of the lines of modern styles). If over time the plaster starts to crack - do not worry, this is not critical for country music.

More practical option matte (!) stretch ceiling- is not afraid of floods, is relatively affordable, takes only 4 cm in height and, with careful handling, will last a long time;
wooden ceiling- such a finish will immediately turn your urban kitchen into a rustic or country veranda. But wood in its natural color will visually “lower” the ceiling, so if your kitchen is low, then think about the white wooden lining that the Scandinavians love so much;

The combination of whitewash and wood- wooden ceiling beams against the background of a freshly whitewashed ceiling will give the interior a lived-in look. But this is just the props, which in standard houses is appropriate only in high-quality performance, in moderation and subject to high ceilings.

Walls

The walls in the interior of the country kitchen can also be decorated in a variety of ways:

Painting : Preference should be given to warm shades (beige, cream, natural green, light brown, olive, etc.) or basic ones, such as white and gray.

Decorative plaster: The roughness of the walls will emphasize the old-fashioned and simplicity of style. Feels like the owners have just done the renovation with their own hands.
Wallpaper: floral, checkered, striped and traditional wallpaper will do.

Tiles: ceramic or metlakh tiles are suitable for decorating the work area.

However, you can tile not only the apron, but also part of the walls as shown in the photo below.

Wood paneling or wall panels: the interior of the country, if possible, recreates rural life, so that the design of the room with a tree will be as successful as possible.

Brick: Brick (or "brick-like") finishes look old-fashioned, simple, and natural. This option is best combined with painting or wood decoration, as a completely brick kitchen will look small and cramped. In addition, the basis of the country is still a tree.

Furniture and appliances

Technics

Country is an old-fashioned style, so what can be hidden behind the blank wooden facades of a kitchen set is better hidden. Subject to "Hiding": refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave oven, food processor, etc.

And what cannot be hidden (oven, hood, stove), it is better to choose in a retro style, which today can be easily found in any large hardware store.

Furniture

What should be country furniture? Let's figure it out in order.

Kitchen set: wooden or veneered chipboard / MDF. The facades of the kitchen set can have simple panels, carvings, metal fittings and glass inserts (scroll the photo to the right).

The cabinet can be massive or vice versa lightweight- with open shelves and - after all, the country-style interior with rustic hospitality flaunts cute jars and earthenware pots, bunches of herbs and linen bags, tin boxes of tea and vases.

The color of the furniture depends on the size and lighting of the kitchen: a large bright kitchen will not look cluttered even with dark massive furniture; a small kitchen or kitchen with windows facing north will look harmonious if it is furnished with light-colored furniture (beige, ivory, cream, light gray, etc.).
The table and chairs can be wooden, rattan wicker or forged. Their color should be combined with the color of the kitchen set, finishes or textiles. Read more about choosing a dining group.

Tip: to enhance the effect of the ease of rural life - make a dining group of chairs of different colors or types.

Instead of ordinary kitchen furniture, you can buy garden furniture, for example, benches and tables with a cross-shaped base as in the photo below:

Provence - this style originated in France in a small village of the same name, located on the coast of the sea. There are no newfangled excesses and a riot of colors in it. Here, everything sets you up for calm, rest from the frantic urban rhythm. It is characterized by natural materials and soft tones. Many citizens probably want to escape from the city to a calm, quiet village, where you can relax both in body and soul. It is very wonderful that a piece of such an environment can now be transferred to your home in the kitchen.

Wallpaper in Provence style for the kitchen makes it possible to find all of the above components, giving a charming French chic. Photos of the most successful design ideas:

Advice! If you start the transformation of the Provence kitchen with wallpapering the walls, we can assume that 50% of all the work will have already been done.

Provence style wallpaper

It is not difficult to learn Provence cuisine from all other well-known areas if you know its features and “character”.

colors - exclusively pastel;
drawing - floral, landscape or with the image of porcelain details on the wallpaper;
the image on the wallpaper can be large or small, but always not contrasting.

Important! When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, remember that this room requires wet cleaning and cleaning. Therefore, they must fit and comply with these requirements.

What wallpaper for the kitchen to choose to create a Provence style:

Cellulosic. They fit well into the interior, are characterized by a variety of textures, colors and patterns. But they are not suitable for the kitchen because they are able to absorb third-party odors, they can fade, it is very difficult to care for them.
Non-woven. Easy to care for, strong, waterproof, “feel good” with sudden temperature changes. For kitchens, non-woven-based washing varieties are most suitable.
Vinyl. This category of coatings is ideal in every respect. Such wallpapers are characterized by high density, moisture resistance, resistance to temperatures, are produced in a huge variety of colors, patterns and textures.
Acrylic. Strong, harmless, have a wide choice of colors and textures. According to the structure, this is a two-layer canvas that passes air wells, due to which the formation of mold or fungal deposits on their surfaces is excluded.
Liquid wallpaper. In appearance, they are very similar to plaster, they are easily applied, they hold for a long time, they can be washed if covered with a special solution on top. Characterized by high water absorption. Perfectly mask frivolous flaws, roughness and irregularities.
Glass fiber. Eco-friendly stylish building material. Ideally mask problematic walls, moisture resistant. They have a wide range of colors and a variety of textures.

Advice! Calm pastel colors of wallpaper for the kitchen, it is advisable to dilute with a drop of bright colors or, as they say, "play with colors."

Color palette in Provence kitchen

The main color palette is pale light, pastel, beige, turquoise and lavender. It is they who give coziness and comfort to the kitchen room, do not hurt the eyes, and allow you to relax as much as possible. Saturated tones are also used, but with caution and in moderation. They fit perfectly into the design plans of the kitchen, as accent details.

Provence style color palette:

Kitchen design in Provence style

White. Quite often used in various shades. If the kitchen space is located on the south side of the house, then it is decorated in a cold palette and, conversely, from the north - in a warm one;

Photos of the best wallpaper options for the kitchen:

Advice! The dark interior looks good in large and elongated rooms. If the kitchen space does not meet these requirements, then it is better to refuse such a choice.

Country style kitchen

This style also belongs to the rustic, although it originated in the USA. Recently it has become international, and is used quite often not only for kitchens, but also in other rooms. Country is the personification of freedom, unity with nature, coziness and comfort. Stylish country wallpapers allow you to create unique interiors. When choosing wallpaper, keep in mind that this style is characterized by simplicity and naturalness. Pretentiousness is unacceptable for him, here one should act according to the principle: the simpler, the better.

But this does not mean at all that the kitchen should be done in a peasant way in the literal sense of the word, that is, with unhewn walls. Modern country is sophistication, sophistication and nothing more. Country is one of those areas that is well adapted to modernity and city dwellers.

Country style features:

Differences from other styles

From all other country style is different:

decoration and furnishings. It uses natural types of materials;
color range. Shades are also limited to naturalness and nature - the color of natural wood, clay, chalk;
textile. There should be a lot of it, preferably made with your own hands: potholders with napkins, towels, bedspreads on chairs and other necessary things, the pattern on which will be in harmony with the pattern on the wallpaper;
tradition and life.

When choosing wallpaper for a country-style kitchen, you should pay attention to those that are made "antique".

Photo gallery of country-style kitchens:

Cuisine and classic

This style has never gone out of fashion and most likely never will. It looks equally good in any room without exception.

Important! A classic-style kitchen should have: versatility, sophistication and respectability. This requires the features and specifics of this direction.

Classic style is the use of exclusively natural and expensive materials in the design. For him, synthetics, metal or plastic are not inherent, although materials that imitate wood, stone, brick, and so on can be an exception. Therefore, before choosing this particular style, you should weigh your financial capabilities. For a small classic kitchen, light colors are chosen in the design, and in the setting they adhere to functional minimalism.