Italian style in the interior: features, color, decoration, furniture (60 photos)

Origin of the style

The Italian style originated on the southern shores of the Mediterranean and has undergone some modifications. The prerequisites for its appearance were the increase in the number of settlements and the development of the suburbs, from which a large number of wooden finishes and solid wood furniture are used in the Italian style.

On the picture kitchen interior in turquoise color with majolica on the kitchen backsplash and combined flooring with laminate and tiles.

Italian heritage, paintings and frescoes, reproductions of masters, stained glass are still used today to create a unique style. The ancient past and the Roman Empire, the Renaissance left columns, arches, pilasters, modeling, sculptures, a tendency towards pairing and symmetry in the Italian interior. Warm shores, vineyards and sea have become the main inspiration for the color palette.

Today, the interior shows the continuity of the classics and the preservation of antiques, handicraft decor and books that have become part of the modern Italian style of apartments.

Distinctive features and colors

The Italian interior is similar to the Rococo style, has classic features, but still differs in some characteristics.

1. An abundance of textures and a harmonious combination of exquisite decor with massive accessories, a combination of wood with gilding and glass.
2. A combination of French castle style and rustic style, sophistication and practicality.
3. Baroque eclecticism with country style and detachment from the simplicity of a rustic interior.
4. The use of natural materials for decoration (Venetian plaster, stone, solid wood) and a natural palette.
5. Trees and tall plants in pots are often used to create the effect of a summer garden, arches, columns, uneven lining of vaults.
6. The large window, glass doors and light tulle are reminiscent of the long Italian summer and the warm sea breeze.
7. Of the colors, preference is given to creamy and beige shades, blue, purple and green for accent.

On the picture living room interior with decorative beams and a wrought-iron pendant chandelier in the central area.

Varieties of style

The concept of the Italian interior remains the same, but it is expressed from different angles based on the geography of the origin of the style.

Italian rustic style

Impregnated with naturalness and freshness, only wood, heavy solid board, frayed doors and iron fittings, beams, a solid bed, a low sofa are used for decoration.

Stonework, marble, natural textiles, lack of vibrant colors and homemade decor create an Italian country style.

On the picture Italian country bedroom interior with massive dark furniture and wood paneling on the attic floor of a country house.

Italian Mediterranean style

It features arched openings, high ceilings, frescoes, a combination of ocher and soft yellow, soft lighting, forged lamps, wicker decor, vessels, fresh flowers, carved frames and figurines.

Italian classic style

Inclined to ostentatious luxury, it is distinguished by natural furniture with carvings, decoration of the ceiling with frescoes or stucco molding with a voluminous chandelier, arches or columns. For decoration, use is made of tableware in the buffet, clocks, paintings, frames and homemade accessories. There are large windows or access to a balcony, veranda, bay windows, free space and combined areas, interior doors and partitions are rarely used.

Italian Tuscan style

It comes from the province of Tuscany and combines features of Italian, French and Spanish styles. The interior is inspired by nature, warmth, architecture, vineyards and cypresses. Primary colors are brown, olive, ocher, blue and yellow.

For walls, use aged plaster, stucco or frescoes. The beams are not hidden, tiles, marble, granite are laid on the floor. The furniture is decorated with painting, vases with fruit, painted dishes, lace serve as decor.

Modern italian style

Keeps the traditions of the classic interior, but uses modern materials for decoration (wallpaper, decorative plaster, finished frescoes), laminate and decorative stone. Wood can be replaced with MDF, and marble with acrylic. Beams can be made of PVC construction and use false molding, columns. The furniture uses modern sofas and a coffee table along with a bar and a chest of drawers.

On the picture modern interior with wall sconces, which are the only light sources according to the canons of the Italian style, combined with stone floors and white walls.

Apartment interior

Kitchen

The Italian Mediterranean style kitchen has distinctive features that make urban cuisine look summer-like. It is important to use mosaic, majolica, ornamental tiles in green and blue tones when decorating an apron.

The floor should be monochromatic made of stone, tiles, laminate. Furniture should be matt, wooden or with painted MDF facades. The dining table is selected from wood, the table top is from marble. Forging is combined with a wicker vine against the background of plastered, painted walls or plain wallpaper in beige, pistachio and orange.

Living room

In a Mediterranean style interior, the living room should have a wide window or it should be decorated with curtains to leave the window as open as possible. For the floor, a board with scuffs and roughness is used.

Plaster, paintable wallpaper with imitation of a bark beetle, wooden massive doors with a cracked texture will do. Forged chandeliers, wicker armchairs, low sofas are suitable for the Italian interior.

On the picture living room interior with a wide window, patterned curtains against a background of plain wall decoration, wicker decor and porcelain dishes.

Bedroom

In the Italian interior, the bedroom should not be overloaded with complicated drapery of curtains; light curtains, taffeta, plain curtains are suitable for this style.

For the walls, straw and sandy shades, natural flooring, wooden furniture with legs are selected. The style of the bedroom is visible in the absence of unnecessary decor, curtains to match the walls, classic floor lamps, frescoes.

Children

The interior of the children's room should be different from the bedroom, there is a combination of bright colors, patterns. The furniture is painted white, the ceiling is plastered or wooden, the bed has legs and a wrought-iron headboard.

On the picture modern italian nursery interior with wooden table, chalk board, modern furniture, flowers and homemade decor.

Bathroom

The Italian-style bathroom interior features wooden bedside tables, white, green, gold and blue finishes. Tiles, porcelain stoneware, mosaics, frescoes and decorative tiles are used.

The floor is covered with porcelain stoneware under a stone or dark oak color.Accessories - a mirror, wooden towel holders, plants, candlesticks instead of sconces.

Home interior

In a country house, Italian style is easier to create due to its original spaciousness and easy access to nature. Arches and high ceilings, large mirrors, wrought iron and stone, plants and wooden beams will reveal the Italian interior.

An important attribute of the living room is a large window, which can be made by combining two window openings.

A spacious kitchen should be of solid wood island type with a large dining round table.

The bathroom must have a large mirror and a wrought iron chandelier.

The bedroom and the nursery do not differ from the interiors of the apartment in the Italian style.

On the picture bedroom in the attic with wallpaper and wood trim, bed on legs and not overloaded with decor. The light source is the crystal wall sconces.

Finishing

Walls

For wall decoration in the Italian style, natural shades of yellow and gold, beige and brown are used. Plain wallpaper, liquid wallpaper, which create the effect of color transition and soft plaster, stone cladding, varnished wood panels and plaster are used.

Floor

In the Italian interior, the floor should be either stone marble, which gives a shine, or wood (laminate, parquet, board) with the effect of aging and abrasion.

Ceiling

For the Italian-style ceiling, beams, plaster, uneven clay texture are used, there are no moldings. The ceiling is quite high and simple, decorated with a wide pendant chandelier with a wrought iron or wooden frame.

Features of the choice of furniture

Furniture for the Italian style is selected solid, wooden and low. A sofa and an armchair can be with forged decor, there are also rattan chairs.

The living room must have a low table near a squat sofa and a couple of armchairs. Chest of drawers, stools, sideboard, shelving, wardrobe are placed freely from each other and not along the walls. Furniture can be sanded for artificial aging.

On the picture classic Italian interior with a bronze chandelier, paintings, Venetian stucco and classic furniture in natural colors with a coffee table. Furniture is arranged spaciously without congestion in one area.

Choice of textiles

To decorate an Italian window, you need to use light fabrics without additional decor and garters. Fastening only to forged or tubular cornice. Basically, it is better to give preference to natural linen or cotton textiles.

Solid curtains, translucent organza, tulle, taffeta are suitable. Also, the window is often left without curtains, you can use blinds. Curtain colors are selected in natural shades of green and yellow, as well as white or beige.

Lighting and decor

Lighting should be unobtrusive and soft, diffused from the main source. Local lighting is also used with 5-6 wall sconces, which provide shading in the center of the room. Shades, forged chandeliers are also suitable.

On the picture the interior of the house with an arch, a fresco, a wrought iron chandelier and a plastered wall. The kitchen uses ornamental tiles and marble-like decorative stone countertops.

Used for decoration:

• ceramic dishes (vessels and plates, amphorae and earthenware cups);
• candlesticks made of metal and ceramics;
• a bowl of fruit;
• carpet;
• framed paintings;
• frescoes and reproductions;
• modeling and mosaics, pilasters;
• natural flowers and plants in pots.

Photo gallery

The Italian style can be embodied in the interior not only of a house, but also of an apartment with a wide window and the necessary accessories. The style also has several varieties, among which you can choose a more suitable antique or modern rhythm. Below are photo examples of the interior of rooms in the Italian style.