Provence-style kitchen curtains are one of the most popular ways to decorate a favorite place in the house. Such products are suitable for those families who love a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The style of interior decoration Provence came to us from distant French villages, it conveys the whole essence of provincial life.
When designing a kitchen in the Provence style, much attention is paid to the choice of textiles. This direction is characterized by natural fabrics of light colors, soft floral patterns and thematic prints, hand embroidery, printed patterns.
The basic principles of the Provence style
In order to choose the right Provence style curtains for the kitchen, you need to know its main features. Provence is tenderness, calm colors with bright accents, rustic simplicity and comfort.
- Furniture in Provence is present exclusively from solid wood, and it is made in such a way that creates a feeling of some antiquity in the decoration.
- The walls are often left plastered or in the form of brickwork, but in modern apartments they still resort to wallpapering the walls.
- Additional decorating elements emphasize the tenderness of the Provencal mood, these are flower vases, vintage watches, clay pots.
- Provence-style curtains for the kitchen play an important role. It is customary to sew them from natural fabrics with dim patterns of French lavender flowers, small roses.
- The color palette of the Provence cuisine is significantly different from other modern areas. White, beige, brown, and bright shades of lilac, lilac or blue contrasting with them emphasize the naturalness of the style and its proximity to nature.
Deliberately burnt curtains, wooden furniture and decor - these are the main components of beautiful French Provence.
Subtleties of choosing textiles
Curtains for a cozy Provence style kitchen do not require elaborate cuts and additional decorations. Usually these are rectangular canvases framed at the edges with frills of the same fabric or lace made of cotton. The upper lambrequins, assembly and hooks will complement the image of light, laid-back curtains.
For any kitchen, and in particular for Provencal, curtains up to the windowsill are considered the most practical. This does not mean that such curtains will look boring and unfinished. All beauty is deliberately laid down as a material or pattern on a fabric. Small floral patterns, ripe fruit or vegetables, the motives of rural life are what truly convey the whole essence of French villages.
Since Provence comes from a province where all life is built on natural products, raw materials, genuine feelings for nature and people, the interior also includes exclusively natural materials. Curtains in the kitchen are suitable from cotton, linen, batiste or printed chintz. Such fabrics transmit sunlight well, do not emit toxic substances, are easy to care for and durable. Burning out in the sun, they will be even more like the idea of French Provence.
Despite all this, Provence could well use synthetic materials such as a veil, chiffon. They are very light and form lush and airy folds during assembly. Handmade embroidery or artificial twig of lavender or other delicate flower will decorate the monophonic material.
The choice of curtains for the kitchen depends entirely on the overall interior design and the area of the room. Curtain fabric can be combined with furniture and other textiles, such as a tablecloth, napkins, pillows on the kitchen sofa. Solid walls will be decorated with floral curtains and checked fabrics. Provence curtains with a printed pattern or with handmade embroidery look elegant, such products give an additional bonus in the design of the kitchen.
Small patterns are suitable for any kitchen of the largest size, but a large floral print is better not to use in small rooms, as it will clutter up the interior and reduce the already small area.
If the whole kitchen is decorated in bright colors with the presence of a different floral decor, then the color curtains with the image of roses or lavender will be too much. Plain curtains of light tones of blue, turquoise, lilac or even white or beige will bring freshness and lightness.
The kitchen with southern windows will be presented with cool curtains of the same cold tones. And the northern windows will warm the curtains in yellow, orange or red.
Choosing plain Provence-style curtains for the kitchen, they may seem boring and inconspicuous to you. Wavy lambrequins can easily fix this situation, and for grabs use unusual cords with tassels or lace ribbons. In Provence, an abundance of ruffles and frills is welcomed, bringing lightness and a festive mood to the interior.
Remember: Provence does not accept coarse metal jewelry for curtains and fabrics with metallic splashes.
For Provencal style kitchens, cafe-style curtains are perfect. These are double curtains including the upper part of the lambrequin, and the lower curtain fixed in the center of the window on a cornice or a stretched string.
Provence style is lightness and elegance, so forged metal cornices will only add rudeness and gravity to such a light interior, but wooden fasteners or plastic, with a wood color, are suitable for nothing else for this design.
Custom use of curtains
The design of Provencal cuisine is very fond of a variety of textile solutions. This applies not only to furniture and windows, French needlewomen came up with curtains to decorate antique sideboards with glass doors, but this was initially done not for the sake of beauty, but to hide the contents of the cabinets from prying eyes. Also, small curtains came to the aid of the housewives whose kitchen cabinets lost their doors. Such curtain options are mounted on tightly stretched fishing line or wire.
If you take into account our recommendations for the design of curtains in the style of Provence, then the kitchen in your home will become a favorite place for households. The cozy atmosphere created by the harmony of colors and materials will provide a feeling of comfort and warmth.
For inspiration see our photo gallery of curtains in the style of Provence for the kitchen.
Style features
Provence is homeliness, lightness and romance of a French village. He is neater and more modest than his brother, Shebby-chic, but also gravitates to an abundance of decor. Here are a few features to consider when looking closely at this style.
- It looks appropriate in the design of spacious and small rooms. The only difference is the selection of prints and the number of decorative elements.
- Large kitchens can be decorated with textiles with a large pattern, and in small ones it is recommended to select a small typeset print.
- The same rule with decor: the more spacious the kitchen, the greater the number of different pillows, figurines and other things you can afford.
- Since this is the traditional style of the French village, artificial materials are rarely used here in the design. If you can’t do without it, they select those that maximally imitate the natural ones. And this applies to everything: from laminate or porcelain stoneware under a tree on the floor to a wooden cornice.
- Light palette of design without catchy colors. As a base, pastel ones are often used: lavender, blue, pistachio lemon and so on.
It should be noted that Provence is for those who are willing to maintain cleanliness and order. Numerous decorative elements will often have to be cleaned from dust.
The main features of the style
In the photo, curtains in the kitchen in the style of provence pastel colors with a floral pattern.
To choose the right curtains for this style, you need to know its signs. French Provence is famous for its picturesque landscapes, fragrant spices, fragrant pastries and coffee, the azure sea and the gentle sun.
The color scheme used in the interior should be like faded in the sun with bright interspersed floral motifs.
To equip the kitchen interior, slightly aged furniture is used, peeling red brick masonry, rough plaster.
In the photo, curtains in the style of Provence in the kitchen from simple linen fabric.
Materials for decoration and decoration are used natural without pretentiousness and bright colors. All in moderation.
Drawing and decoration
Kitchen curtains in the Provence style are distinguished not only by the simplicity of form, the richness of ribbons, frills, bows, tassels, but also by specific patterns.
The fabric may have a striped pattern or a cell of unsaturated colors. Images of small bouquets of roses, lavender and other flowers of the south of France are very popular.
The general impression that textile decor makes is simplicity and tenderness.
If you decide to use fabric with a large pattern - this is a serious step. Will his window and kitchen stand? Are there enough advantages in such a pattern? Will you like this fabric after a while?
As in the case of multi-ton geometric patterns, such fabrics are not always combined with other motifs in the room, so it is best to use them in combination with simple plain fabrics or with fabrics in a small cell, a narrow strip.
Combining color and motive, use unequal proportions so that one of them dominates. A large pattern will look good with a simple border or trim that accentuates the primary color.
Conversely, a small pattern becomes invisible if it is “lost” in space or looks at a distance. This happens in a large area. Given the complexity of using small patterns, it is best to hang such curtains on a small window in a small kitchen.
When choosing accessories, you need to give preference only to one look, you do not need to combine bows, fringe, and tassels together. It will turn out tasteless. Instead of simplicity and rustic comfort, an oversaturated rococo will come out.
A characteristic feature of kitchen curtains is a simple cut. A rectangular piece of fabric with flounces sewn along the edge is used. The most acceptable length is to the windowsill.
Also, Provence is characterized by curtains-cafes that are hung on the cross bar in the middle of the window. For decoration, bright picks are used to match the pattern on the fabric.
It is better to choose a cornice forged or wooden.
The style accepts natural materials, clad in a natural form. Ornate forged jewelry will not work. The simpler the better.
Symphony of colors
You can use plain curtains and with ornaments. You need to choose the color to match the furniture.
Lavender, olive, ash pink, sky blue are perfect.
Ensembles of white and red, beige and blue can add brightness and cheerfulness.
Embroidery or sewn decor may be present on the canvas. Curtains in pastel peach, beige tones with bright splashes of green, blue, lilac, terracotta shades look dynamic.
For a room decorated in muted tones, the best choice is a bright printed chintz, used for curtains, napkins and tablecloths.
If there are bright floral ornaments on the furniture or decoration, then curtains need to be hung discreet.
Long
Curtains up to or slightly above the floor belong to the traditional window design and are typical of many styles. But Provence, as well as the specifics of the kitchen, imposes some restrictions, which, however, slightly reduces the choice of curtains.
For example, heavy and dense curtains in this style are inappropriate. Curtains should be as light as possible, and fabrics should be thin and natural. On the other hand, not every material will withstand the pressure of everything that happens in the kitchen and will retain its original appearance for a long time.
The best fabric for curtains is linen or cotton with special impregnations that increase their wear resistance. If you intend to limit yourself to tulle, then organza is more suitable for the kitchen. A combination of curtains and tulle is acceptable, but such decoration of windows is suitable for spacious rooms where layering and a wide cornice will not eat up the space.
Provence-style long curtains for a kitchen are:
- white, blue, beige or pastel curtains with tulle or solo,
- floral, checkered or striped curtains,
- double curtains - combinations of plain and color paintings,
- monotonous curtains with colored pelmet, grabs or frills.
Examples are waiting for you in the photo below.
Plain curtains merging in color with the walls will make window decoration unobtrusive and invisible. This will provide an opportunity to focus on other elements. The color of the curtains will be in harmony with the sofa, kitchen or apron, tablecloth, bedding for chairs. But what additions are used for curtains with a pattern.
Uncomplicated fabrics will complement a variety of accessories - ruffles, lace, bows, embroideries, appliques, frills. And although the amount of decor for curtains, according to the designers, is directly proportional to the volume of the room, Provence is just that style, where an abundance of such elements is only welcome. Perhaps it really will be inappropriate for small kitchens. But why not if you like it that way?
When choosing a color, one should not forget about the functionality without which the apartment, and even more so - in the kitchen can not do. For example, white and other light plain curtains are beautiful and tend to increase the volume of the room. But before you decorate the kitchen windows with them, think carefully whether you are ready for a frequent change of curtains. And if you regularly push and move them, then will not you be upset by the contemplation of your own fingerprints on the fabric?
Checkered or printed curtains will be more practical, on which any spots will not be so noticeable. The salvation will be checkered ruffles around the perimeter of the plain fabric (for grip) or fixing the curtains in a fixed position.
With all its beauty, long curtains are inappropriate in tiny, especially narrow kitchens, where every centimeter counts.
Short
The shortened models are universal, suitable for rooms of any size, and they look more than comfortable. We would even call them the most popular today.
If there is furniture near the window or you need regular access to the cabinets under the windowsill - you can not find a better option. Plus, short curtains will not interfere with cleaning and will not end up in breakfast from awkward movement or draft.
As you understand, provence is characterized by a simple cut of curtains and curtain design, which are compensated by colorful floral patterns. Canvases are decorated with red, blue, lilac, blue, peach flowers with green foliage or without it.
One caveat - the smaller the kitchen, the less catchy and large the drawing should be. If a floral print is already present on other kitchen textiles, giving it most of the window will probably be overkill.
A composition of short plain curtains with a lambrequin and pickups of the desired color looks harmonious. Flowers, bows, Vichy cage, angels, butterflies or stripes can flaunt on fabric.
The shape of the curtains can be square, rectangular or arched, and the density of the material depends on the desired level of blackout and other home textiles.
The described long and short models relate to sliding curtains, which are attached to a conventional cornice-crossbeam or to a sliding version. The latter will be appropriate if there are non-functional sections of the wall around the window.
The cornice can end with elaborate spirals, arrows, cones and other intricate knobs, claiming the title of "retro". This is not necessary, but is desirable.Those who are not ready to part with their old and reliable cornice can not do without a lambrequin that will hide it.
We would recommend the same trick if you managed to appreciate the convenience of curtains on the grommets. This type of fastening is typical of modern styles, but facilitates the spreading of curtains compared to other methods. But since curtains on rings, ties, drawstring or loops are more suitable for Provence, fashionable eyelets can be hidden, for example, with a rectangular draped lambrequin.
Curtain Cafe
Symmetrical curtains in the style of a cafe will decorate double-winged windows, or rather, their lower part. They are attached directly to the window using a string or telescopic cornice. On wooden windows you can hang them yourself using nails and fishing line.
This model of curtains can be seen in the cafe, for which it got its name. Here, its use is fully justified, because it hides the people sitting at the table, without hindering the penetration of light.
Cafe curtains are combined with lambrequin, curtains or complemented by twins in the upper part of a large window. The advantage of such curtains is that you can open the window wide open, without even touching them, and they are suitable for rooms of any size.
A fabric with decorative holes (stitching), hemstitches, a checkered pattern, a strip and, of course, a floral print will look beautiful.
Stained glass
Stained-glass curtains are similar to the previous ones, but are fixed on two cornices - upper and lower, and occupy almost the entire plane of the window. And - no, they are not sewn from shreds, as you might think. These are hourglass-shaped curtains fixed exactly in the middle with a catch or a clip.
As well as curtains-cafes, they look very comfortable and allow you to freely open the window. Such a decor would be ideal for decorating bay windows and tiny windows anywhere.
Roman
- small kitchen
- small or narrow windows
- need an open window sill
- you’re just tired of the sliding curtain models,
Pay attention to the Roman curtains. Rising to one or another level, they form a drapery of the width necessary to you. If the lifting mechanism, in your opinion, does not combine with the simplicity of a rustic style, adjust the length manually with the help of tapes.
Roman curtains can be decorated with contrasting or colorful ribbons, bows, frills, ruffles or buttonholes. You can hang them on a standard or on a more modernized cornice, which is attached directly to the window, if the purity of the style is not important for you.
Roll
Fabric blinds differ from Roman curtains only in the absence of drapery, which makes them an excellent backdrop for brighter details in the interior. Tightly fitting to the window, they will save you from excess sun, so they often adorn the windows of balconies, loggias and bay windows.
As a decor for roller blinds, the same details are used as for Roman ones. Both models are combined with lambrequins, which will fulfill an aesthetic role and complement the kitchen set, apron, tablecloth and bedding for chairs.
French
Do you like a magnificent, semicircular drapery falling down? Or do you want to easily turn long curtains into short ones? Then French curtains are exactly what you need! Lush festoons made of translucent fabric will not burden the interior, even in small kitchens.
These curtains look elegant without any additions and contrasts, which does not forbid you to decorate them with braid, frills, ruffles or combine with other models.
Pelmet
For some reason, we did not mention that you can do without curtains, which is also characteristic of the Mediterranean style. But, so that the window does not look completely empty, its upper part can be decorated with a rectangular draped lambrequin, which someone would call just a short curtain.
This method of window decoration will be appropriate if you are not threatened by the curiosity of the neighbors, or when the windowsill is busy with lush vegetation. By the way, the abundance of indoor flowers and flowerpots in Provence is very welcome.
Knitted
Crochet, knitting or woven (macrame) curtains will fit perfectly into the mood of the style. And it will be great if you make them yourself, which is just characteristic of the village mistresses. As they say, if you want to do well, do it yourself.
But purchased models can be no worse and satisfy even the most demanding tastes. Looks like a decor, you see, original and relaxed. White, blue, cocoa, lilac, with or without contrasting patterns - knitted curtains, like hand-made in general, will never go out of style.
Wooden blinds
It would seem that blinds are exclusively an office attribute, and if not, then obviously not to match Provence. But take a look at these photos and you will immediately change your mind. Breathable and comfortable material will fill the kitchen with warmth, in harmony with furniture and other interior details.
Wooden blinds are presented in many shades, so choosing the right one is easy. Plus, they are very functional, which is important for the kitchen - they take up little space and let in just as much light as you wish.
True, there is a couple of "buts":
- wood is sensitive to humidity, and its rate in the kitchen is usually higher
- You may be impressed by the price of the product.
A kind of bonus to our list will be combined curtains. For a harmonious color scheme or the distribution of practical and aesthetic functions, they combine cafe-curtains, Roman curtains and curtains, roller and French models, hang short curtains over long ones ... Perhaps we will stop, because this list seems endless.
And the last thing we would like to say. When choosing curtains for a Provence style kitchen, try to find a balance between beauty and practicality. After all, an elegant, but uncomfortable thing in the kitchen will be simply useless. We wish you the pristine beauty and freshness of the Mediterranean!
Style Features
1. Floral drawing, the image of bouquets of wildflowers, fruits, rural landscapes, a print in a cage or a narrow strip.
Combine different designs.
It is important that the picture was unobtrusive, soft, not emphasized. The main thing in Provence is general harmony without contrasting transitions.
2. The presence of decorative elements - ribbons, ties, beautiful pickups, fringe, brushes, shuttlecocks, rims, embroidery, Richelieu lace, bows, ribbons.
3. Natural fabrics of certain types - cotton, linen, chintz. But I can also meet curtains made of chiffon or organza.
Organza provence curtains 
Cotton curtains
4. Muffled and dusty colors. The recognizable palette of provence is beige, creamy, blue, ash pink, olive, lilac, blue.
5. Lightness, airiness, good drapery of curtains on windows, doors and other pieces of furniture.
6. Mostly short curtains, often reaching only to the windowsill or to the middle of the window. If you need long curtains, it is best to choose light, translucent fabrics.
7. Typical mounting methods - on hinges, clothespin hooks, telescopic cornice on sashes or on ordinary fishing line, stretched horizontally.
Provence-style curtains can be sewn on their own. A simple and intuitive do-it-yourself sewing workshop see in the video:
Textile decoration in Provence is used not only in the design of window space, but also in the decoration of dressers, sideboards, display cases with services, etc.
Solid light curtains
Light curtains made from fabrics such as chintz, cotton or linen will transmit light and will suit the Provence style kitchen as well as possible. This shade is universal and especially good for small kitchens.
Long curtains are suitable for decorating a balcony block.
To make such curtains look more interesting, it is enough to accompany them with a decorative element - a colored grip with brushes, for example.
With lamrequin
Not too pompous, uncomplicated cut, with a simple drapery and slightly gathered. It can be combined with light monochromatic translucent curtains or tulle made of translucent fabrics. Lambrequin can also act as an independent element in the design of the window.
Linen
Linen is poorly draped, but it is very durable and does not require careful ironing. Linen fabrics look good in Roman and roller blinds.
Synthetic linen is softer and can be draped. Such semi-natural fabric will look great in ordinary curtains or cafe curtains.
Rules for harmonious design
When designing the window, maintaining a stylistic unity will help compliance with several rules:
- the color of the curtains should overlap with the color scheme of the entire interior,
- motifs for curtains must be traced in other details. For example, repeat the image of the flowers on the fabric of the pillowcases of the sofa cushions or buy a tea set with a similar image,
- drapery should also have something in common with other textile designs. The nature of the folds, the way of fastening,
- the cornice should also meet stylistic unity - be made of natural wood, forged with a simple round or ornate tip.
Get curtains made of fabric with the addition of synthetics. Such a material is more wear-resistant and retains an attractive appearance for longer.
Decor shelves and cabinets
A curtain for open shelves and sideboards can serve as a sweet and romantic addition to the textile decor of a Provence style kitchen.
Curtains attached to a curtain wire or narrow rail at the top and bottom of the door look elegant and neat. Choose a light plain fabric or fabric with a small geometric pattern, as a large pattern is “lost” when the curtain is assembled. On the glazed doors, as well as on the doors of the cabinets, kitchen curtains made of cotton in a cage or strip look great, giving the appearance of a country house. Transparent curtains made of chintz or lace have a more sophisticated look.
Lightness and naturalness of fabrics
The Provence curtains often depict the motives of rural life: it can be fruits, flowers, or even landscapes.
Curtains made of natural fabrics are perfectly suitable for the kitchen: linen, cotton, chintz or cambric.
You can also prefer more transparent and lighter canvases.
Organza or chiffon is allowed, as they make airy, transparent curtains that perfectly suit the character of the style. To design curtains in beige tones with sprigs of lavender or olive, lace Richelieu or crochet lace stripes are used.
Curtains should look like they were sewn and decorated by hand for many years.
Provence as if created for the arrangement of kitchen furniture. The room in which each box is placed in a fabric cover, each saucer is placed on a handmade napkin, certainly turns out to be original. It is permeated with rustic naivety and French romanticism. Comfort, pleasant colors, simplicity of forms contribute to raising the mood, good appetite and communication with the family.
