About painting furniture
Suitable for those who plan to update the interior of the room. Painting walls and furniture will hide the main material from which the body is made. Especially if it doesn’t fit the chosen style or decor.
If old furniture is used, then first the surface is freed from literally all imperfections. Old layers of paint are also completely removed, otherwise new ones will not fit according to the rules, creating the corresponding effect. Old paint, if not removed, will begin to crumble over time, and the furniture will lose its attractive appearance. Old materials are removed using sandpaper. It is also better to get rid of old fittings, which will simplify the processing of areas located below. It will be easier to draw specific decoration options.
When using a solution such as the Provence style, preference is given to light, but at the same time, muted tones. Light gray, cream, and beige tones look good.
The main thing is to carefully paint all surfaces. There should be no untreated areas left after, otherwise the decor will deteriorate.
If there are internal drawers, then a piece of matching fabric is simply placed on their bottom, and glue is used to connect it to the base. Another option is to use drawn elements.
But painting can become one of the most labor-intensive methods for decorating furniture. The work will be easier if the owner knows how to draw beautifully. But after that, the furniture will truly become unique, as will its decor.
The main thing is to choose the right paint, find a sample with a suitable pattern. Acrylic paints do the job best. First, the surface is painted in two layers. After this, you need to wait until it dries completely, and only then apply the patterns themselves.
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DIY furniture painting in Provence style
Today, most people prefer the Provence style in the decor of their apartments and houses. After all, all that is needed for this is to slightly modify the furniture, age something, paint something. Textile decor will also be relevant. If you love romance and simplicity, you will probably be interested in how to paint furniture in the Provence style.
The Provence style originates from the French countryside. It received this name in honor of the southeastern region of France. At the beginning of the 18th century, many bohemians tried to escape from the bustle of the city and purchased country houses. The interior of the premises looked very simple, but at the same time romantic. This atmosphere made it possible to escape from the everyday bustle and dissolve in the picturesque nature of these places.
Bedroom furniture in Provence style
Regardless of the interior, the most important thing for a bedroom is the bed. The hallmark of the Provençal style has long been a bed with openwork and airy forging. Rough wooden furniture in natural colors is great for the bedroom. The bed in such a bedroom should be large and comfortable, with many pillows, quilted bedspreads, and sometimes light canopies can be used. The bed linen is replete with embroidery and lace. Turning the doorknob of such a bedroom, you should immediately want to fall into a soft and cozy bed and dissolve in languid bliss.
You can purchase vintage furniture or artificially age it, but modern options will not work here. However, among modern manufacturers one can distinguish such a phenomenon as modular furniture in the Provence style, including for the bedroom. Nowadays, model lines of this style are being specially developed, which can also be an excellent solution.
Examples of Provence style furniture combinations for a bedroom:
- rough wooden furniture and a wrought-iron chandelier - this combination does not burden the romantic interior, but makes it even more elegant;
- the use of dressing tables and poufs in a permanent white color in the bedroom is another great addition;
- tall carved wooden cabinets and a bed in a medieval French style - retro for a Provence bedroom;
- the headboard of the bed is richly decorated with paintings in antique frames;
- a combination of openwork forging and French lace;
- soft fabric lampshades that gently diffuse light and create a romantic atmosphere are perfect for the bedroom;
- echoes between patterns on different furniture: monograms on the bed and wardrobe, patterned lines of mirrors and bedside tables.
The colors for such a bedroom also need to be chosen appropriately: white, reminiscent of sandy French beaches; lavender, like fragrant fields; olive shades; turquoise of the azure sea and others. While relaxing in the bedroom, you should immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and serene pleasure.
Thus, several main characteristics can be identified:
- light, discreet colors and pleasant contrasts;
- large and comfortable bed;
- decorative bedside tables near the bed;
- many small decorative details.
Living room furniture in Provence style
As in any other Provence style room, there should be no dark tones in the living room, only the cult of white and its various variations, diluted with traditional Provencal shades. When choosing furniture, you can take old real ones or buy expensive ones that have been aged in stores. Cabinet furniture may also be suitable for the living room. Manufacturers also offer a series of modular furniture in Provence style.
When furnishing your living room, consider the following:
- the main material for furniture is natural or painted wood with traces of chips and abrasions;
- use of light colors;
- decoration for furniture - carvings (on handles, legs and body), paintings, platinum inserts;
- furniture upholstery - discreet, calm shades and made from natural fabrics;
- upholstered furniture in the Provence style should be placed freely throughout the room, not placed only in the corners and along the perimeter of the walls;
- Rocking chairs, a fireplace, a large buffet, and a dining table are welcome.
An interesting solution: a corner for reading and daytime relaxation by the window - an elegant wooden couch in milky tones with a delicate floral print and carved arms and legs.
Along with furniture, the living room must be filled with decor. Family heirlooms will find their place here - photos from different times in vintage frames, porcelain and ceramic crafts, baskets, boxes, dolls and more. A great highlight for a Provençal living room is a birdcage and an abundance of flowers placed in vases, baskets, shoes, teapots, buckets placed on the shelves and floor.
Often the living room is combined with the kitchen, creating a common atmosphere. If the size of the room allows this, then a large dining table, usually round, is placed in the middle. In terms of color and finish, such a table should match the rest of the furniture. Covered chairs are placed around the table, a beautiful openwork tablecloth, possibly hand-embroidered, is placed on the table, and a neat seasonal bouquet is placed in the center of the table. Kitchen furniture in the Provence style combines all the same characteristics: vintage, light shades, floral patterns and natural materials.
Bathroom furniture in Provence style
Let's start with the fact that now manufacturers are creating special lines of bathroom furniture in the Provencal style. For example, solutions such as:
- A cabinet set for the bathroom, which immediately includes a sink, a mirror and a large number of cabinets. The set is made in light milky tones with carved ocher-colored handles.
- A wooden set in natural color, consisting of a bedside table and a washbasin with a mirror. The mirror is decorated with vintage lamps.
- A lavender set with curtains on the glass doors of bathroom cabinets looks very romantic and cozy.
The best option when choosing a Provencal bathroom is a classic design, smooth shapes and curly legs. You can purchase a cast iron bathtub or a bathtub made from lightweight modern materials. Nowadays there are even painted baths and mosaic baths. It is not at all necessary that it have high legs; regular ones will do, the main thing is the correct finishing. For those who cannot imagine their life without a shower stall, this option, made of wood, is also possible.
Traditionally, wooden furniture with various forged elements is chosen for a Provence style bathroom: on the sink, mirrors and handles. You can choose a sink with graceful long legs, in the form of a bowl, built into a countertop or a tulip sink. If the size of the bathroom allows, you can place an antique chair or wicker chair in it. But the most important thing is the decor: flowers, ornaments on towels and curtains.
