Provence style kitchen It is impossible to imagine without a beautiful window decoration. In this material, we presented the 10 best ideas of Provence-style curtains, formulated several tips on choosing fabrics, and also made a selection of inspiring photo examples.
10 ideas for window decoration in Provence style curtains
Idea 1. Classic white curtains
Let's begin, perhaps, with the most universal way of window decoration - white curtains made of cotton or bleached flax. Such curtains fit into any interior, and especially they are good in small and dark kitchens, as they do not hide natural light in the afternoon, reflect artificial lighting in the evening and do not overload space. True, light-colored fabrics should be washed more often and not hung near the stove and dining table.
- To make simple white curtains not seem too boring, choose models with interesting details, for example, loops-bows, lace inserts or ruffles.
Idea 2. Roman blinds, ribbons
Roman curtains are good in any form, but in the Provencal style, the country version will look more natural in the kitchen when the length of the canvas is not adjusted by a lifting mechanism, but manually using ribbons.
- The largest selection of inexpensive Roman curtains in the style of Provence, we found on the site bonprix directory. There you can choose a canvas made of natural cotton or blended fabric, the right size, density and design, for example, with contrasting ribbons as in the photo below.
Bonprix Provence Roman Blinds
Idea 3. White and blue check curtains
Cage tartan and Vichy - traditional prints for curtains in the style of Provence, and especially in white-blue or white-blue. By the way, thanks to the cage, your kitchen curtains will be less dirty.
- Blue and blue curtains are more suitable for well-lit kitchens with windows facing south or southwest. For dark "northern" kitchens such cold colors are not the best solution.
Idea 4. Curtains "cafe"
Curtains "cafe" - These are short curtains that were used to decorate kitchen windows. Most often they are combined with lambrequin, but if you wish, you can use solos, paired with curtains, soft Roman or roller blinds. Hang "cafe" on a special telescopic cornice directly on the window sash.
- Meek curtains in the style of "cafe" can be made in 5 minutes ... from pretty kitchen napkins. In this case, ordinary fishing line can become a cornice, and hooks - clothespins as shown in the following photos.
Idea 5. Linen curtains
Curtains made of linen - a win-win for the kitchen in the style of Provence, not only because of its natural beauty, but also practicality. Flax tolerates frequent washing and ironing, is very durable and wear-resistant. Prefer textiles not from 100% flax, but with the addition of synthetics. Mixed material will not only sit less after washing and easier to iron, but also drape better.
- We found a large selection of linen curtains in Provence style in ikea. Here you can find curtains made of 100% or mixed with cotton flax of different density, dyed and unpainted, with or without patterns. Thick curtains are patterned Rokentrav, monochromatic Ingert, striped Arnfrid and curtains in flower Muller. Light curtains can be found under the names Arya, Aina and Mariatistel. More practical curtains from a mixture of flax and polyester are presented in just one model Guldzinniya.
Idea 6. Soft lambrequin
A soft lambrequin of a simple cut can add rustic chic to any curtains and at the same time cover the eaves and top of the window opening, if they have any disadvantages. However, it can also be used as an independent curtain, this is especially true if there is not enough natural lighting in the kitchen, but you don’t want to leave the window without any decoration.
- Since sewing a lambrequin is not expensive and simple, you can make several items at once in different colors to update the interior according to your mood.
Idea 7. Stained glass curtains
Stained glass curtains "hourglasses" are good for their compactness and elegant look, they are convenient to open and assemble. If the plate is located near the window, then with stained glass curtains you can not be afraid of the winds, because the fabric is fixed and the top and bottom.
- Stained glass curtains "dress" on the telescopic mini-eaves and fasten on the window sash.
Idea 8. Soft roller blinds in the background
Standard (cassette) roller blinds They look too strict for a “rustic” kitchen, but soft “rolls” will fit into the interior with a bang. Since these curtains are simple in style, they can be easily sewn with your own hands.
- Roller blinds can be made more interesting if you sew their back and front side of different fabrics.
Idea 9. Knitted curtains
If you know how to crochet, then you can, as a minimum, knit lace inserts to decorate the curtains (example in the photo below), and as a maximum - full curtains.
Idea 10. Curtains with ruffles and ruffles.
Curtains with ruffles and ruffles add texture to simple curtains and create a romantic mood in your kitchen. They look especially good in the vicinity of coarse massive or aged furniture.
- Remember that the smaller the room, the less should be the frills on the canvas. In order not to overload the interior, it is desirable that the fabric of such curtains be monotonous.
General recommendations
- Do not forget to pay attention the choice of cornice. It must be wooden or metal, for example, forged. Bar tips fit traditional - in the form of balls, cones or arrows.
- Linen and cotton are ideal fabrics for Provence-style curtains. But for kitchen curtains, cotton / flax blends with synthetics, such as polyester, are more suitable. The curtains made from such fabrics are stronger, more elastic, they keep their shape better, they are easier to wash, iron, do not shrink and fade less from the sun's rays.
- Curtains in Provence style should have a simple cut, but the pattern of the canvases can be colorful. Fabrics in flowery, in stripes, with roosters, pastoral "engravings" or sea motifs will do.
- For small kitchens It is better to choose light short curtains: Roman, roller, stained glass, "cafe" or classic curtains with moderate assembly. It is important that the pattern on the fabric was small or medium, large prints visually reduce the space.
- Universal colors for curtains in the style of Provence: white, beige and gray. In general, in choosing the color of the material, you need to focus on the textiles already in the kitchen (upholstery, tablecloths, pillows, towels, etc.), the shade of the walls or furniture. Do not forget to take into account the orientation of the kitchen in the cardinal directions. For the "southern" kitchens more suitable curtains of cold shades, and for the dark "northern" - warm.
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