Chandeliers in the style of "Provence"

Interior design create details. Romantic and cozy style "Provence" is difficult to imagine without a soft, diffused light that fills the space of the whole room. And a special highlight in the decor of this room will certainly become a chandelier - forged, stained glass, textile, decorated with delicate flowers or ruffles. There certainly is a place where fantasies can roam, you just need to take into account a few subtleties and nuances when choosing it.

The style originated in the south-east of France, where people, tired of the city bustle and prim classics, began to decorate their houses with charming simplicity and naturalness, inspired by measured rural life and picturesque nature. Provencal interior well reflects the spirit of an old French village. Immediately presented endless lavender fields, fertile olive plantations, green meadows, the blue of the river and the warm sun.

Distinctive features of the Provence design:

• Use of natural materials.
• Calm pastel colors.
• Floral ornaments.
• An abundance of light.
• Vintage details and details "antique".

• Decor elements made by hand.
• Characteristic textiles and textile decorations (bedspreads, tablecloths, curtains with lace, ruffles, embroidery, ruffles).
• Open shelves and racks.
• The presence in the interior of the flower arrangement, bouquets, indoor plants.

Chandeliers in the Provencal style, like any other, are divided into two types: suspended and ceiling. Suspended ones consist of one or several plafonds attached to a special hook installed in the ceiling with the help of a chain, cord or string. The length of the cord can be adjusted as desired, and the junction of the wires is hidden by a decorative plate. Suspended construction type is usually used in large rooms with high ceilings.

In rooms with low ceilings, ceiling chandeliers are more often installed. They are mounted directly to the ceiling, with the help of a bracket fixed on them. As a rule, ceiling chandeliers are ceiling lamps made of glass, fabric, metal or plastic. The brightness of the lighting depends on the transparency of the ceiling. Such a compact version will be an excellent solution in small rooms.

The ceiling lamps combine several types of materials. For example, metal base, lace lampshade and crystal pendants. The grounds of the chandeliers in the style of "Provence" is usually made massive, a little rough.

The materials can be used in a variety of:

• Tree.
• Ceramics.
• Brass.
• Bronze.
• Forged and bent metal.

For the manufacture of the lamps and ceiling lamps use:

• The cloth.
• Stained glass.
• Porcelain.
• Ceramics.

Classical Provencal style chandelier - forged metal frame, fabric ceiling with lace and ruffles, candle lamps, decor with floral motifs.A stained glass chandelier can become the main color accent of a room, fill it with colors and set the mood for the whole interior.

Textile chandeliers add a special comfort and tenderness to the interior. Ceiling lamps and lampshades for them is easy to make with your own hands. It can be hand-woven lace, embroidered or painted fabric, even just self-sewn ruffles to the lampshade. This decorative item will carry a special warmth and, most importantly, it will definitely be in a single copy.

Choosing the size of the chandelier, of course, you need to rely on the characteristics and dimensions of the room. First of all, you need to take into account the height of the ceilings, the purpose of the room and the presence of additional light sources. The distance from the floor to the chandelier should be at least two meters.

What matters most is not the size of the chandelier, but the amount of light it gives. In the spacious rooms, divided into different zones, they install two chandeliers so that the lighting is uniform everywhere. You should not buy large multi-tiered chandeliers for small spaces. They will look cumbersome and visually reduce the room even more.

The traditional colors of Provence include lavender, olive, pale blue, lemon, straw, milk, powder-pink. A chandelier of muted natural shades will set the desired mood and tone for the interior of the entire room. Choosing a chandelier, it is important to take into account the color scheme of the entire room. The interior will be stylish only if all its details are harmoniously combined, all shades and bright accents complement each other.

The most common color scheme for Provence-style chandeliers is a combination of neutral base colors with brighter ones.

Successful color combinations for the Provence chandelier:

• White + pink.
• Black + olive.
• Milky + blue.
• Beige + lilac.
• White + green.

Each room in the house has its own characteristics on the basis of which the lighting devices are selected:

• On the kitchen the whole family gathers at the table every day, it must be filled with warming light and comfort. Above the dining table, you can place a sturdy wrought-iron chandelier decorated with an aging effect.Candle light bulbs will add even more warmth to the family hearth, and the decor in the form of vine or olive branches in the kitchen will look very harmonious and appropriate. The chandelier in the form of a street lamp will also look original. Here it is permissible to deliberate negligence, coarse metal and wooden parts, chains.

• For the bedroom It is worth considering the softer, romantic versions of chandeliers and lamps. For example, a light chandelier decorated with delicate pink or lavender porcelain flowers. All sorts of textile lampshades embroidered with fringe, ruffles and frills will be appropriate here.

• In the living roomif space permits, you can hang a large chandelier with several horns. The decor here can be numerous crystal pendants and forged leaves. If the living room is divided into different zones, you can use floor lamps, wall sconces and table lamps in the style of "Provence".

• Children's room can be decorated with a stained glass chandelier, it will look bright and unusual. Chandeliers in the form of a cage with a bird decorated with flowering branches will look very interesting.

Key parameters to consider when choosing a chandelier:

• Style. When buying a chandelier in a certain room, you need to take into account its stylistic orientation (in our case, this is the French "Provence"), the color scheme, and the combination with the rest of the interior.
• The size. As a rule, the size of the purchased chandeliers directly depend on the area of ​​the room. Estimate the dimensions of the room and select a classical or ceiling chandelier depending on them.

• Power and technical specifications. Calculate what distance the chandelier will have to light, whether to choose it for several lamps or to use additional lamps. It is useful to pay attention to energy consumption (give preference to more economical models) and the type of lamps used (incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, LED).
• Dependence on the room. Consider how convenient it will be to use a specific model in a particular room. For example, a wrought-iron chandelier is perfect for the kitchen, because it is very easy to wipe it off from dust or wash it. Textile ceiling lamps and unusual lampshades in the kitchen will quickly become dirty, and it is much more difficult to care for them.The selection of chandeliers for the bathroom should also be given special attention, not every model can withstand high humidity.

There are situations when a chandelier matching the style and design is already available, but it does not fit into the room’s color scheme at all. With the help of the correct painting, you can give a chandelier a new life and enjoy the stylish handmade interior details.

For self-painting chandeliers you need to prepare:

• Gloves and respirator.
• Acrylic paints of the desired colors (the most convenient is to use those in aerosol cans).
• Clear acrylic lacquer.
• Primer.
• Degreaser (solvent, alcohol, kerosene, etc.).
• Masking tape
• Screwdrivers.

It is necessary to prepare in advance the workplace, ideally in the open air. Cover the floor with foil or paper, stretch the rope so that you can hang the chandelier during operation.

Operating procedure:

• Unscrew the bulbs, using a screwdriver to remove all removable parts. The parts that do not need to paint, hide masking tape.
• Clean the chandelier from dust and dirt, treat with a degreasing agent.
• Treat the surface with a primer.
• Paint the paint from an aerosol can, from top to bottom, in 2-3 layers. Each layer should be allowed to dry and only then apply the next one.
• Apply clear varnish over the dried paint. This will keep its original color for a long time, add shine and protect from scratches.
• Making sure that the paint and varnish are completely dry, remove the adhesive tape from the enclosed parts, attach the removed parts of the light bulb. Now the chandelier in the new color is ready for installation.

In the provincial style log cabin country house with a solid kitchen from a wooden array and noble shades of olive, chandeliers-lanterns fit so harmoniously. It would seem that they are rude and designed for the street, but here it looks very appropriate. Their soft light above the dining area fills the entire room with coziness and symbolizes the warmth of the home.

The classic living room in the Provencal style is spacious, bright, with large windows, vases with fresh bouquets of flowers and traditional floral patterns on textiles. In the center of this room is a stunning multi-tiered chandelier in a milky color. Gentle candle lamps and iridescent crystal pendants fill the space with French spiritromanticism.

The highlight of this trendy living room is a beautiful textile shade of delicate pistachio color. This chandelier is decorated with laconic metal interlacing of antique gold color. Dining under the light of such a chandelier, you certainly feel a special pleasure!

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