Provence style

Many people associate the southern French province of Provence with brightness, wine red and sea turquoise, lavender flowers, the charm of small towns and the incomparable splendor of nature.

That’s exactly what Provence style is in the interior: light, springy, bright and elegant. Furniture in Provence style is kept in light colors, it is characterized by expressive wood texture and simple shapes. Many pieces of furniture have scratches and wood carvings. In order to give the furniture an accent of antiquity, in some places it is covered with patina.

Patina is often found in the facades of modern kitchens. If you want to use this unusual decoration technique for your furniture, then we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of this technology.

•  Looks expensive and respectable. Creating “scratches” on furniture gives the impression that this old expensive furniture and the gilding or silver on it has faded and cracked over time.

•  With the help of patina, you can give a second life to old interior items. With a little effort, you will get a truly unique design item.

•  A wide range of prices for furniture with patina. Manufacturers offer a wide range of furniture with a similar design. In expensive solid wood models, the technology will be much more complicated, but such a set or furniture looks much more natural and expensive.

•  Long service life. If the patina is made by artisans by hand (or even with the help of special devices), then the furniture will initially be resistant to wear and scratches.

•  Match. Patina has long been a classic. Therefore, you will not have to worry that after a few seasons your kitchen will seem  outdated, because interiors that use patina never go out of style.

Such furniture looks great not only in a summer house, but also in a city apartment, where it conjures up a warm southern summer atmosphere even on gray autumn-winter days.