Design in the modern world has become both art and business. New technologies, inventions and ever-changing trends give rise to different styles and trends in interior decor. But the classical style has not lost its relevance for a very long time.
Features of the
The classic style reflects the luxury and richness of the interior. It has been used in the decoration of houses for several centuries. The elegant and expensive decoration of the living room will draw attention to the status and great taste of the owners of an apartment or house. Luxurious interiors are successfully combined with the cosiness and comfort created in the room.
The main thing is not to confuse classics with modern style. It got its name from classicism - the aesthetic and artistic trend in Europe in the 17th-19th centuries.
In addition to the origin of the name, the concept of the direction was also transferred to the style: austere and laconic decor, combined with solid furniture, elegant details and deep and rich colors.
The patterns and shapes are inspired by the art and traditions of Ancient Greece. We can conclude that for those who like to emphasize their high standard of living, to amaze guests with chic and splendor, this is an ideal finishing option.
For consumers with a small budget, there is also the opportunity to adopt the theme of classic interiors for their apartments. A variety of modern finishing materials allows you to do this at low cost.
A significant advantage of this style is that it does not go out of fashion and remains relevant at all times, and thanks to the rapidly developing market of building and finishing materials, there will always be something to give the design a zest.
Varieties
In the classic style of the interior, two varieties can be distinguished.
Classic
This is a whole group of styles generated by various epochs of the formation of Europe and its culture. Historical events, peculiarities of life and customs of people, of course, influenced art in general, and design and architecture.
The era of Napoleon's reign gave birth to the Empire style. Many European and even Russian palaces were designed in this style. Being an imperial direction in design, the Empire style amazes with the massiveness and monumentality of the details. Its main feature is centrism.
All decoration is centered around the central point of the interior, located on the floor or ceiling, and decorated in every way to attract attention.
Baroque is the product of the cultural revolution of European society. Its main features are pomp, pomp, some pretentiousness and even a share of surrealism in the decor of the premises. Everything - from furniture to patterns on walls and ceilings, looks a little "too".
Fatigue from the screaming of the richness of the decorations gave rise to another offshoot in the classics - the Rococo style. It is also luxurious and full of patterns, stucco and gold, but it becomes more refined and respectable, calm and majestic.
Different countries have also had a hand in the design changes and adapted the style to their tastes and ethnic characteristics. Especially English classicism can be distinguished. The stiffness and equanimity of the British is reflected in the strict, laconic interiors with the observance of pedantic symmetry, dark shades and colored stained-glass windows.
All unnecessary entourage is removed, only the fundamental features, luxury and comfort in the decor remain. Instead of curls and ornate patterns, the look is offered with a strict check and a vertical strip.
Italian classics are inspired by the Mediterranean style. Light spaces, arches and columns, an abundance of wood and rounded shapes delight the eye and bring a touch of freshness to the palace outlines of the interiors.
Neoclassic
New technologies and materials with increased characteristics of durability and wear resistance made it possible to highlight this new direction in classicism. A characteristic feature of the neoclassical interior is the use of technical innovations, smooth color transitions, modern materials. This is a modern interpretation of the classics.
Color solutions
The safest color for classic interiors is white. It can become a base and at the same time a balancing factor for any, even the most pompous finish.
The most common color combinations are mixes of pastel shades: beige, pale pink, pale yellow, light blue
In the Empire style, you can find rich shades of red, burgundy, emerald, malachite, aqua. Contrasts between tones are acceptable, adding gold or bronze.
The baroque style is dominated by pronounced gold, wine, rich blue colors, typical for palace decoration. The English decor is dominated by the tones of precious woods and the entire brown range of shades.
In a classic design, you definitely will not find metallic overflows, gloss and artificial shine. Acidic flashy colors such as hot pink, canary or grass color will also be inappropriate.
Materials (edit)
Since the classics are a theme generated by time, natural coatings will be the main materials for decoration.
Wood may predominate in the decoration of walls and floors. Dark shades of rare wood species will emphasize the wealth of the owners. Wenge, cherry, oak, mahogany, Karelian birch will be your successful choice.
The floor and interior details, made with stone - granite and marble, will add grandeur to a hall or living room in a classic design.
And to soften the coldness of the stone finish, you can use expensive and solid fabrics used in furniture, curtains and curtains.
Silk, satin and brocade, even tapestries have found use not only as decorative elements, but even as wall coverings. There is a huge selection of textile wallpapers that will captivate even the most picky buyer and will definitely not leave your guests indifferent.
Choosing furniture
To complete the picture, furnishings must be of good quality and simply cannot be cheap.
Massive sofas and armchairs made of natural fabrics in rich colors will make you feel comfortable. Chairs on solid legs, decorated with carved patterns, a large table of the correct shape can make a wonderful ensemble for a dining area.
For tea drinking, a carved coffee table with rounded or rectangular outlines is ideal. A chest of drawers or showcase made of dark wood will look good.
The fittings can contain gold or bronze finishing, patina patina. Antique furniture is appropriate in this style, like in no other.
Decor
This is where there is room for a flight of fantasy. Decor has a special place in the classics.
All kinds of candlesticks, metal structures with curls and intricate patterns, caskets inlaid with stones, vases with floral porcelain designs, even whole sets will decorate the shelves and tables in your living room. The sofa will comfortably accommodate miniature pillows made of velvet, silk, even decorated with embroidery with monogram patterns.
Curtains and curtains are accentuated by gilded holders and massive tassels on braided ropes. Windows can be decorated with wrought iron bars or stained-glass windows.
Mirrors in elegant wood or iridescent metal frames in warm colors will decorate the walls.
In a classic interior you can hang real works of art by great artists or their high-quality imitations in a prominent place. The ceiling or columns can be decorated with stucco and Venetian stucco. The scope for thought is almost limitless.
Lighting
The classic allows for huge multi-level chandeliers with crystal pendants, gilding or imitation candles in the center of the room or beautifully towering above the dining table.
The seating area can be highlighted with elegant floor lamps or sconces with dim lighting. Generally, in large living rooms, zoning can mainly be done using lighting fixtures … The style calls for paired lamps of similar designs.
And the shadows from the fireplace, like nothing else, are able to set up a relaxing and romantic mood.
Classicism loves an abundance of light, so that the elements of rich decoration play in it with their saturation and languid overflows. But at the same time, give priority to lamps with a yellow tone.
Popular and convenient nowadays white light will give artificiality to the interior, will make it look like a museum, cold and tough.
Tips & Tricks
Making a living room in an apartment or house in a classic style is acceptable for rooms with high ceilings. Large structural elements, stucco molding, multiple decor items will look ridiculous and too cumbersome in a room with walls below 3 meters. And it's better to provide enough sunlight.
Gold-plated, metal picture frames, mirror frames, furniture fittings and iridescent fabrics of decoration will richly play in the light.
It is preferable to finish the ceilings in light colors, again in order to emphasize the volume of the living room space. The painting and friezes will look profitable and luxurious.
The floor, on the other hand, can be made in dark shades of natural wood or stone.
Classic parquet flooring is ideal. It is better to refuse budget materials like laminate and linoleum.
To soften the atmosphere, give home comfort in the center of the room or in the recreation area, you can place a beautiful carpet.
Choose fabrics with a medium pile. Woven runners are more suitable for oriental or ethnic styles. In any living room, you need to choose the main point around which all the decor will be concentrated. This place could be a dining table or a sofa.
If you have a large area, then you can zone it and create several semantic centers around the perimeter of the room. In the classics, zoning is easiest to perform. You can resort to lighting, arches, columns, niches, and various decorative designs for this purpose.
The interior of the living room should combine both severity and pomp at the same time. This can be achieved by using symmetry in patterns, furniture and decor. Paired armchairs spaced at the same distance from the sofa, paired lamps, niches, floor lamps, statues or candlesticks will do.
If you are the owner of a small-sized living room, then in this case, in order to give it a classic look, some ideas will come in handy:
- Do not clutter up the space with furniture, use compact furnishings.
- The abundance of mirrors on furniture, walls and ceilings will make the room visually more voluminous.
- Give preference to light wall finishes and pastel-colored fabrics.
- Decorative items also need to be graceful.
Technique has no place in classic design, but you can't do without it. The exit for you will be all kinds of hidden niches, retractable TVs and laptop tables, hidden drawers and shelves for speakers of the speaker system
Beautiful examples
Light beige and sand shades in the living room 19 sq. m do not squeeze space. A stucco molding and a huge chandelier with imitation candles are balanced by a miniature coffee table and a light carpet with a gold pattern.
The magnificent Rococo style is emphasized by an elegant mirror in a gilded frame and a massive white fireplace.
Turquoise tints of the walls bring freshness, lightness and airiness to the atmosphere.
The royal interior with an abundance of gold, dark furniture completes the choice of rich upholstery for the soft headset.
For lovers of creative gatherings, a great option is a living room with a piano. It can be either a modern version in a dark wooden version, or a vintage instrument, and with a large area even a grand piano.
If renovation costs are limited, then it is better to choose a few items that emphasize the classics. For example, it will be a chandelier and wall lights. Choose a stretch ceiling or painted with a satin sheen. A budget collection of dark wood furniture imitating antiques can be found.
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