Lavender interior: combination, choice of style, decoration, furniture, curtains and accessories

The meaning and features of color

Lavender can be called a cool shade of purple.
The color is beautiful and airy, carries a touch of romance and is especially attractive to creative people. Impact on a person (psychology): Despite the external lightness, too much lilac color can plunge a person into a state of depression, so there should be a measure in everything, in this case the colors will have a positive effect, and the surrounding atmosphere will lift the mood.

Lavender fields of Provence - how to get there

The best way to get to the lavender fields is by car with a navigator, which you can rent. This way you can save a lot of time and see the most beautiful places.

As an alternative option, you can choose hitchhiking. In the south of France they are loyal to this. In addition, every motorist (especially local) understands how and why you ended up in this place during the lavender blooming period.

For the most athletic and physically fit travelers, we recommend renting a bicycle. You can rent it at most larger hotels. Travel around the nearest lavender fields in a day and return to the hotel in the evening - satisfied and happy.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

A pale lavender shade will make the kitchen bright and envelop it in tenderness. Lavender tone may be present in the decoration or filling of the kitchen interior.

For example, one of the walls painted in a lilac-lavender tone will be successfully adjacent to a light kitchen set and an apron over the work area of ​​similar shades; the design will be bright, but not flashy. Another design option would be an ash-lavender set in combination with wallpaper with small floral patterns and textiles in milky tones.

The photo shows a kitchen in Provence style. A pastel lavender shade looks harmonious with a white set.

Bedroom

Depending on the richness of the tone, the interior can correspond to modern or classic stylistic trends. White wooden furniture against the background of light lavender walls will decorate the design in classic and Provence style, dark furniture with straight shapes will complement modern design, the interior will become brighter and the shapes will be clearer.

The photo shows a small bedroom with photo wallpaper in lavender tones.

Living room

A hall or living room is a place where it should be cozy and comfortable, a place where you can spend time with friends or enjoy solitude, the interior can be in either a bright or light palette, and furniture and decorative elements can be stylish or emphatically classic. It would be quite appropriate to decorate one of the walls with photo wallpaper or an unusual material, such as a painted wooden panel in a lavender shade.

The photo shows a delicate living room in a light palette. The decor and finishing are in the same color scheme.

Children's

Lavender tone is not only beautiful, but also versatile. It will look equally good in the interior of a children's room for a boy, a girl and a baby. The shade is not irritating and goes well with many colors. A teenager's room can be decorated with 3D wallpaper with favorite characters or playful designs.

Bathroom

In the interior of small bathrooms, lavender tiles in bright colors will look good as elements on a light background; the pale tone will not hide the space; it will be complemented by light decorative items, curtains, and glasses.

The photo shows a bathroom in white and lilac. The lavender hue echoes in the decoration of walls and decor.

Hallway and corridor

In closed or small hallways, it is better to choose a light shade of lavender; it will make the interior fresh without sacrificing space. The design can be decorated with fresco or stone. If you want to decorate the hallway in a bright shade, for example purple, a combination with a milky and creamy shade would be a good interior solution; the colors will balance each other.

Balcony or loggia

In a city apartment, balconies, as a rule, do not have a large area, so it is better to choose a light palette as a background and use bright colors for decorative purposes.

Where to look for lavender fields in Provence

There are iconic places in Provence that are worth including on your itinerary. This is where tourists most often go in search of lavender fields:

• Village of Sault - one of the places from where you can enjoy magnificent views of lavender fields against the backdrop of the mountains. Located at an altitude of about 700 meters. The small town has many restaurants and cozy cafes. If you choose the right time, you can get to festive events and fairs. There you can buy local products and lavender products;

  
  Lavender fields in the vicinity of the city of Sol

• No less famous Neighborhood of Gordes. To the northwest of this city is the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Senanque. In addition to the fact that this place itself is interesting to visit, right next to its walls there are gorgeous lavender fields where the monks work themselves.

  
  Abbey of Notre-Dame de Senanque (Provence, France)

• If you want more impressions, you should go to Valensole plateau. There are fragrant lavender fields stretching into the sky. Please note that most of the photos that you admire on the Internet were taken in the Valensole area;

  
  Lavender Festival in Provence - Valensole Plateau

• If you want to get a short excursion with a detailed story about lavender and its production, you can go to the main lavender region - the Alpes-Haute-Provence .
  There are lavender farms there, and even a museum dedicated to this plant. There is a chance that you will be able to taste real lavender honey! How to make crème brûlée with lavender

Combination with other colors

Depending on the shade combined with lavender, the character of the room will be different, from gentle and playful to stylish and fresh.

Style selection

Provence

Lavender color and Provence style are almost inseparable concepts. The lilac-violet hue is immediately associated with endless fields of lavender, which impress with their spaciousness and natural beauty. The best combination in a Provence interior would be white furniture, with a slight touch of noble antiquity, and neat lavender-colored details; this could be both interior decoration and decorative elements.

Classic

The classic style is discreet, elegant and not pretentious. The details are smooth, the palette is calm, and the interior is not overloaded with unnecessary decor and artificial materials. Lavender color will be appropriate in light, pastel and ash colors. It can be used as a background color or as a filling, such as furniture upholstery or textile parts.

Modern style

Modern design allows you to be bolder when decorating your home. Colors can be brighter and shapes asymmetrical. Decorating the room will not be boring, for example, using photo wallpaper, brightly colored elements or a multi-colored ceiling and floor. The usual white canvas can be replaced by a suspended or suspended ceiling in a lilac shade, and the room will immediately change its image.

The photo shows a bright living room in lavender color. The accent wall is painted in geometric patterns of different colors.

Country

Warm rustic style will transform a city apartment into an island of comfort, where you can enjoy the details of rural life. The colors are light, the furniture is made from natural materials, the design is completed by throws, pillows and decorative elements, such as clay jugs and vases in the kitchen or massive candlesticks and a floor chest in the living room.

What to see in Provence

Lavender is, of course, the main character of summer, but not the only one. For those who love museums and tastings, there is plenty to see in Provence besides the lavender fields:

#1. Lavender Museum

If you are at least a little interested in the topic of lavender processing and essential oil production, you can stop by the Lavender Museum (Le Musée de la Lavande).

Lavender Museum (Le Musée de la Lavande) in Provence

It is located in a remote village in the vicinity of Avignon - Cabrieres d'Avignon . For more than a century, they have been practicing the production, collection and further distillation of lavender raw materials. Despite the fact that progress has not passed them by, and the equipment has undergone modernization, the methods and ovens of 1900 are still alive and are shown to tourists. It’s interesting to watch the processing process and understand why there are so many lavender fields in Provence.

Address: Le Musée de la Lavande, 276 Route de Gordes, CS50016 - D2, 84220 COUSTELLET, Tel +33 (0)4 90 76 91 23, Fax +33 (0)4 90 76 85 52. Official website: https:/ /www.museedelalavande.com.

#2. Abbey of Notre-Dame de Senanque

The picturesque monastery is one of the main attractions of Provence. The abbey is located in the village of Gordes , province of Vaucluse-en-Provence. Founded in 1148 by Cistercian monks. By visiting this place you will kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, you will see one of the most picturesque valleys. Secondly, you will visit a rather interesting place, isolated from the outside world.

Lavender fields at Senanque Abbey (Provence, France)

Tourists are welcome in the abbey, especially during the flowering and harvesting period of lavender in Provence. However, we should not forget that the monastery is active. This is not a museum or a tourist attraction. It is considered good manners to maintain silence and use photo and video equipment carefully and as tactfully as possible. Although in general there is no ban on filming.

Address: Notre-Dame de Sénanque, 84220 Gordes, Tel +33 (0)4 90 72 05 86. Official website: https://www.senanque.fr.

#3. Cosmetics factory L'Occitane

France is the world's perfume patrimony, and it would be remiss to visit Provence and not visit one of the legendary cosmetic factories. The L'Occitane perfumery and museum are located in the Avignon area. Many people come there after photo sessions against the backdrop of lavender fields.

Perfume factory L'Occitane (Provence, France)

Finishing

Walls

In the living room, children's room, hallway and kitchen, wallpaper will be one of the best solutions; it can be paintable wallpaper, photo wallpaper, with a small or large pattern.

The photo shows a bright children's room. One of the walls is decorated with soft lavender wallpaper with polka dots.

The pattern and its presence are determined by the stylistic direction of the room and the design idea. In a bright bedroom, an interesting interior solution would be to decorate one of the walls with photo wallpaper with a lavender field, and for an eco-style living room, an interesting option would be a painted wooden wall.

The photo shows the dining area. The wall is decorated with photo wallpaper depicting lavender fields.

For the bathroom, toilet and partly the kitchen, it is better to choose tiles; the stores offer a huge selection of different colors, shapes and patterns.

Floor

For the living room, bedroom and children's room, you can choose a carpet or rug of any shade you like; if desired, you can change it to another. Linoleum or laminate are easy to maintain; this finishing method is suitable for the kitchen, hallway and living room. In addition, during repairs, you can make self-leveling floors with the effect of a marble coating or the image of patterns.

Ceiling

A colored ceiling will make the interior of the apartment non-standard and interesting. The easiest way is a stretch ceiling; the color and material of the canvas can be any. Another finishing method would be a suspended structure, single-tiered or multi-tiered; if desired, you can combine different colors. A canvas with photo printing, such as photo wallpaper or a stretched canvas with a photo image, will also look interesting.

Furniture

Lavender sofa

Will decorate almost any interior. In a modern living room, this could be a massive sofa with straight shapes and dark lavender upholstery; the interior will be complemented by several details of a similar shade. A model with smooth shapes and light upholstery with a floral pattern or stripes will look better with a classic or Provence style. The picture will be complemented by several decorative pillows.

Bed

A tall soft headboard in a beautiful lavender shade will look especially chic; metal studs, rhinestones or buttons can be used as decor. Another, simpler way to add lavender notes to your bedroom is with pastels or a bedspread. The beauty of textile decor is that it is not difficult to change it to a different shade, thereby changing the appearance of the room.

Closet

A wooden vintage cabinet painted in lavender tone will take pride of place in any room and become a separate object of attention. A more modern model can be considered an ordinary wardrobe or wardrobe, the doors of which are decorated with mirrors, decorative moldings or film with a photographic image.

Armchairs and chairs

Armchairs or stools can be combined with other pieces of furniture or become a bright accent in the interior of the room. In the living room, a beautiful velvet chair will look harmonious with a sofa in a restrained beige shade, and chairs in the kitchen or dining room can match the furniture, curtains or dishes.

Lavender Festival - Where to Stay

#1. Au Ralenti du Lierre, Gordes

To feel 100% in the south of France, choose a guest house in a traditional Provence style. The atmosphere is consistent both in the rooms and in the appearance of the ancient building. They greet you like family and the food is delicious! The Abbey of Senanque is just 10 km away.

We are going to the lavender festival - Hotel Au Ralenti du Lierre

Cost from 7,500 rub.

#2. Le Jas de Gordes, Gordes

A little less budget, but still a romantic option. Suitable for a honeymoon or just a gift for yourself and your loved ones. A villa with a very beautiful area, delicious cuisine and proximity to lavender fields. Read more: what is the town of Gord famous for?

Where to Stay in Provence – Le Jas de Gordes

Cost from 12,000 rubles.

#3. La Maison des Ocres, Roussillon

In the city of Roussillon (this is the center of the Luberon province) there is an inexpensive hotel where you can stay for at least one night or a week. Nice hosts, food, rooms with everything you need. A few minutes from the famous Ocher Road. Read more: holidays in Roussillon 2021.

Lavender Festival in Roussillon – La Maison des Ocres

Cost from 5,800 rub.

#4. Ancienne Maison des Gardes, Lourmarin

The guest house is suitable for a one-night stay between “forays into the fields.” The rooms are stylish, everything is clean and tidy. Each room has a coffee machine and free Wi-Fi. The grounds are well-kept, a real Provençal house in the village.

Where to Stay in Provence – Ancienne Maison des Gardes

Cost from 7,000 rub.

#5. Hotel Le Manoir, Apt

Located in the town of Apt, in the same Luberon valley. During the Lavender Festival, prices in Provence skyrocket, so this option is attractive for the cost. Budget hotel with excellent reviews. Why not an option for one night? Read more: What are Apt markets famous for?

Cheap hotels in Provence - Hôtel Le Manoir

Cost from 5,000 rub.

Lavender curtains

Thick curtains in a light or, on the contrary, dark lavender shade go well with a white veil; the room will remain free and will not be overloaded with color. Curtains can be decorated with fringe, unusual tiebacks or holders.

The photo shows a classic living room in light colors. The windows are decorated with lavender curtains.

An interesting effect can be achieved with ordinary lavender tulle curtains; the room will be filled with freshness and soft light.

Accents in the interior

Carpet

A suitable rug will add coziness to the interior of the room. A plain, long-pile fabric will decorate a modern living room, nursery or bedroom. The combination of short pile and floral pattern will look harmonious in more delicate directions.

Paintings and panels

Paintings can match the color of other objects or become a bright detail. The writing style and the image itself should reflect the design idea and mood of the room.

Pillows

A decorative detail quietly completes the image of the room. The print will support the thematic idea, and the material reflects the style in the interior.

Blankets and bedspreads

A cozy lavender blanket will not only decorate the room, but also warm you up on a frosty evening. The blanket protects the surface of the furniture and matches other items, such as drapes.

Accessories

An important part in the design, accessories, like other interior items, support the overall idea and make the image of the room complete.