Is there ever a bad time to virtually escape to the South of France to revisit a gorgeous Provence country house in France with Old World style? Mais non. Let’s explore this property and notice the colors, finishes, style, and rustic elegance that captures our imaginations.
Old World Style in a Stunning Provence Country House
What a lovely getaway in the French countryside!
Property: Haven In’s Bonnieux Villa in Provence
This vacation rental getaway in the South of France was thoughtfully restored in 2011 and boasts inspiring design elements inside and out.
Are the gardens captivating? Oui.
The size of the home (3,767 square feet) means there is plenty of room for a family reunion or girlfriend getaway.
Do you love the gentle contrast of coolness from stone and greige walls with the warmth of coppery toned flooring and honey-hued wood doors?
There’s a simplicity that feels effortless and not at all contrived. The thing is, it feels that uncontrived because it isn’t over-thought or over-wrought. Perhaps that is why it is so challenging to re-create. Not that you can’t capture an enchanting look no matter where you call home. Just wait until you see a tiny California apartment on the water with timeless style:
Let’s tour more of this gorgeous Provence escape.
Old World Interiors With Modern Amenities
Here’s a bath that seems to blend old and new without obvious references to a particular era.
Timeless interiors are a touchstone for this blog, yet there are endless ways to interpret or exptress timelessness. Color, texture, scale, and furnishing combinations are practically infinite. (Look at all of the sources of texture in this very tranquil living area below!)
So often, the key is a pared down simplicity with an emphasis on natural materials and finishes that age gracefully.
When nature is your reference point, how can those choices ever truly feel dated?
The pale rugged stone and raw wood beams have such an ageless quality that would seem to only improve with the years.
So much rusticity on the ceiling, floors, walls, yet the antiques and architecture tell a story of quiet elegance and relaxation.
Modern French & Old World Interiors
Good luck trying to emulate the authentic cozy masterpiece that is this renovated rustic French kitchen!
Modernized with all of the amenities, it retains its historic charm and rugged presence in the villa.
Terracotta tile flooring, tumbled stone walls, white oak cabinetry, and a luxurious range combine beautifully without feeling disjointed.
One of the most challenging aspects of timeless design is creating a look that does not appear to have come together quickly.
An authentic, evolved look is best when it developed over time, but we always seem to be short on time!
I suppose it’s the reason we’re seeking inspiration in the first place.
We’re training the eye by studying authentic French country interiors and gardens where collections and objects were gathered across time.
Age has occurred naturally, and purposeful objects that also look beautiful are prized. Psst. Are a little surprised there aren’t baskets all over the place?
More than anything else, the landscape and nature inspire and inform every decorating decision inside.
Pure and simple, effortless elegance takes time.
Harmonious Country French Interiors With Exteriors
How in the world does anyone capture a sunny South of France glow both inside and out?
Will a few paint color names do it?
Not likely. Better to absorb the color story, mood, and quality, remembering that the goal is to arrive at a uniquely personal look that stirs you in a particular way.
To understand what stirs you, images help. But we also need to slow down enough to notice the emotions rising up in us.
Are you a slow living sort of spirit? Do informal spaces and gardens calm you more than fussier examples?
Enjoy the journey as you answer these questions for yourself, knowing that such exploration is never a waste of time and you are ever free to change your mind!
For more South of France beauty, see this property offered by Haven In as well:
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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