Decorative pillows in the Provence style: details, sizes, materials

At its core, French country style is very feminine without being fancy, colorful without being too bright, soulful without being too sentimental, and far from austere without being sloppy. It combines the sensibility of old interiors with fun colors, patterns and materials.

Textiles are far from any trace of everyday life, and they easily adapt to the influences of other styles, even modern ones. It's no surprise that Provence never goes out of style - this warm, welcoming style is perfect for the bedroom. If you want to do it yourself, read on for some helpful tips and ideas from professional designers and homeowners on how you can create a beautiful French bedroom with just a few exemplary Provence throw pillows.

By the way, we have already written about bedspreads in the Provence style. Follow the link, the article will be useful.

Pillows as a bright style detail

A pillow is a symbol of a relaxing holiday, and the entire decor of Provencal houses is aimed at creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere. They are placed on beds, sofas, armchairs and even chairs in the kitchen - the more, the better.

Decorative pillows in the Provence style have their own characteristics:

1. Color scheme. Selected Provencal shades include white and beige, gray and blue, pink and light green, lavender and light yellow. The colors of the pillowcase should be reminiscent of those found in the landscapes of the south of France. Sometimes Provence style pillows are made double-sided. Plain pillows in the Provence style are complemented with trim of a different, but always harmonizing color.

2. Drawing. Most often used:

• Narrow and wide stripes.
• Plaid or pea.
• Floral patterns. The south of France abounds in flowers, so luxurious garden roses and lilies, delicate violets and daisies, verbena and lavender are found on textiles.
• Animal images. Pillowcases are decorated with drawings of roosters, geese, birds, butterflies, and dragonflies.
• Scenes from provincial life: a shepherd and a flock of sheep, a little girl herding geese, fishermen casting a net.

3. Decor of pillows in Provence style . Provence is a rustic style, so elements of handmade creativity will come in handy:

• Hand embroidery. This technique is used very often, because nothing can convey the atmosphere of family better than women’s handiwork.
• Handmade lace. Used as a decoration or as an element connecting different designs.
• Combination of fabrics. A common technique is when pillowcases are sewn in a patchwork style or fabrics with patterns and patterns of the same color are combined.
• Application. This technique is used for images of voluminous bouquets or animals.
• Flounces and frills. A pillow trimmed with flounces looks elegant and is softer to the touch.

4. Form. Decorative pillows in the Provence style can have a wide variety of shapes:

• The classic pillow is square or rectangular. Typically, tapestry or fabrics with patterns and embroidery are used for pillowcases of this shape.
• In the form of a roller. This shape is often used on sofas. The design most often comes down to rosettes of lace with a large matte button in the middle.
• Round or oval. This shape is bordered with wide flounces and a button in the center or edging in a circle.
• In the shape of a heart. Lace or ruffles are perfect for decoration.

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Tools

To work you will need:

• Needles;
• Threads - they need to be selected according to the color and thickness of the fabric. Additionally, you may need knitting thread or floss when it comes to hand-stitching decorative stitches or creating tassels to decorate a pillow;
• Scissors;
• Chalk (pen, pencil, marker or soap to transfer the pattern onto the fabric);
• Also stock up on pattern paper and other sewing supplies you usually use.
• Pick up all the necessary tools for knitting or embroidery if you decide to do them.

Simple Cute Button Cushion Pattern

A white pillow can be decorated with small flowers made of soft textiles

Burlap pillow with a small pattern

Note! Of course, it’s great if you have a sewing machine at home, but if you don’t have one, don’t be upset. You can sew a pillow by hand, but it will take more time.

An easy, unobtrusive pattern that can be made without a sewing machine

Decorate a sofa cushion using tassels sewn along the edges

Bright pillowcases decorated with small multi-colored buds

Color solution

When choosing colors, you should give preference to the natural shades of the landscapes of Provence. Such as:

• white;
• beige;
• blue;
• salad;
• pistachio;
• lilac;
• pink;
• lavender;
• mint;
• light yellow.

Color palette in Provence style

Pillows are also double-sided. Then the main color on one side can complement the main color on the other side. The shades must overlap on each side and be combined with each other.

Making decorative pillows

The making of pillows should be taken seriously. Then you will be able to create products that exactly match the Provence style. It is necessary to choose the right material for the base and pillowcase, as well as decorative elements.

Suitable pillow material

Only natural material is suitable for production. It can be soft, gentle or rough. Depends on the chosen design direction. It is preferable to use the following types of fabrics: blue, cotton, linen.

Chintz

Chintz fabric with floral pattern

Advice! Before sewing, the fabric should be washed, dried and ironed. It will shrink, the initial length will change and acquire the final size.

Cotton (Coarse Type)

• This fabric looks like burlap, so it is ideal for a rustic style.
• The fabric is stiff and dense.
• It comes in gray or beige.

Coarse gray cotton for bedding

Important! Cotton also shrinks after washing. You need to pay attention to this before purchasing fabric in order to take the material with a reserve.

Linen

• The material has good strength and density.
• Pairs well with embroidery and lace, which serve as a wonderful complement to the rough base.

Thick decorative linen fabric
Important! Due to its natural nature, linen wrinkles quickly.

Padding

The material for stuffing should also be natural and environmentally friendly. These requirements are met by: down, goose feather, sheep's wool.

Care tips

Decorative items require the same care as everyday household items. This helps maintain the aesthetic appearance of the pillows. They serve for a long time.

Making pillows with your own hands is not difficult if you follow all the rules and tips for their care. The result will be beautiful, unique products that will decorate the house and give its inhabitants a good mood.

Beautiful decorative sofa pillows, made by yourself in Provence style

What is “Provence” and how does it manifest itself?

Provence - the style of French villages. This is a break from the bustle of the city and the desire to feel in harmony with nature. Its main features are freedom and maximally bright open space. The Provence style is used to decorate any room - be it a kitchen, living room or bedroom.

Home textiles in the Provence style are distinguished by:

• Natural unobtrusive motives;

Natural light colors;

• Lovely harmonious details;
• Aged furniture;
• Natural materials.

It seems easy to create this simplicity, airiness and lightness. However, to achieve naturalness, painstaking work is needed and therefore every little detail is important. If at least one piece of furniture differs in style and focus, the overall appearance of the room will deteriorate. It’s not for nothing that they say that the most difficult thing to create is beautiful “naturalness” than alluring chic.

Decorative pillows are an accent in "French country". Without them the image would not be complete. Pillows are placed on beds, sofas, armchairs and chairs. They come in different sizes and shapes, but there must be a lot of them. This is no accident. The pillow is a symbol of calm and relaxation. Namely, these features are inherent in style.

Form

Pillows come in various sizes and shapes, but there must be a lot of them, as they are a symbol of calm and relaxation.
There are no strict rules regarding the shape of products. They come in a variety of forms:

• square or rectangular (the most common classic version of pillows; pillowcases are made from tapestry, fabric with embroidery or a pattern); Square and rectangular pillows in the bedroom are in harmony with the color of the rest of the textiles
• round or oval (usually used to decorate bedrooms; flounces and buttons are used for decoration);

  
  Round pillow with embroidery “Romance” in Provence style

• in the form of a roller or a heart (often used to decorate sofas; the rollers are decorated with lace or buttons, and the hearts with ruffles).

  
  Combined pillows of different shapes in Provence style

DIY Provence style bedspread

Textiles in the Provence direction play a key role in interior design. Without a bedspread, any bedroom will not look furnished and cozy enough. This detail is very important, since it is its large dimensions that people pay attention to first. A little later we will look at a simple way to make a Provence-style bedspread with your own hands. In the process of working, we will make ordinary knots as decoration, which will become the highlight of this product.

Basic principles for selecting textiles in Provence style

The most important thing here is not to make a mistake when designing a bedroom bedspread in Provence style. To do this, you need to know some points about selecting a fabric or bedspread for its manufacture:

• Room size. This is the main criterion for selecting a Provence style bedspread for a bed. If the sleeping area occupies more than 50% of the total area of ​​the room, then the color of the blanket should match the furniture and walls.
• Lighting. The next indicator is the selection of textiles for the room. So, for example, if the bedroom is poorly lit by natural daylight, then there is no need to choose a dark-colored bedspread to avoid a gloomy appearance. The use of cold colors is also undesirable, since they are not able to create that very favorable aura and homely atmosphere that should reign in the Provence style.
• Choose images that are pleasant to you for a bedspread in the Provence style, that you like and do not irritate you.
• When choosing a bedspread, be guided by the color of the wallpaper and curtains in the bedroom.

Materials and tools:

• 56 pieces of cotton fabric (size 45x45 cm).
• Any plate with a diameter of 15 cm.
• White threads.
• Needle.
• Sharp scissors.

We sew a bedspread in Provence style with our own hands:

• We apply a plate to each fabric square, and then outline the contours. We sew the outlined circle with a simple seam forward with a needle.
• We tighten the thread, collecting the fabric from all sides in the form of a lump in the very center of the square. We do not break the needle and thread, but leave it attached for now.
• We press our finger on the top of the collected lump and thread it to the wrong side. We return the knot from the wrong side so that on the front side we get a beautiful and neat knot.
• We fix the knot with thread until it takes one constant position.
• We perform similar actions with all the other squares, tying identical decorative knots on them.
• We sew the finished fabric pieces with knots together, forming one whole bedspread in the Provence style.
• We sew the previously made patchwork onto thick fabric.

Important! If you used very thick textiles to create a bedspread with knots, then you can skip the last step and lay the finished product on the bed.

Tablecloths

Just like for curtains, you can use lace fabrics or fabrics with inserts. Floral and field motifs will be combined with other elements of the room. This tablecloth in the Provencal style looks especially beautiful on round tables. A tablecloth made of linen, chintz, or cotton will look good in a room decorated in rougher colors. A square tablecloth with lace trim around the edge looks good.