How to decorate an interior in a classic style?

Characteristic features of the classics

The interior of an apartment in a classic style cannot be confused with any other, thanks to a set of unique characteristics inherent only to it:

• Plenty. Most often, large rooms are decorated in a classic style - they look the most harmonious. If you are planning to decorate a small room, use the secrets of visual expansion - light shades, mirrors.
• Natural materials. A classic interior is synonymous with luxury, so the use of cheap plastic or imitations is unacceptable. Use natural wood, stone, plaster.
• Symmetry. The layout is built around a central element, with each half being a mirror image of each other. The center is a fireplace, wardrobe, table, sofa, bed.
• Light colors. The design of the apartment in the classic version is performed in calm, pastel colors. The exception is natural wood furniture.
• Strict lines. First of all, it refers to furniture - it is laconic, symmetrical, with clear shapes. But on top it is decorated with carvings and other decorative elements.
• Stucco molding. Not required, but often used in decoration and is considered an important element of a classic style apartment.
• Textile. Classic fabric decor can be characterized in one word - wealth. Give preference to noble fabrics, draperies, fringes and tassels.

What color range should you choose?

We have already mentioned that the classic interior is light. However, not only muted tones are used in the design. Calm scale serves as a background: white, beige, ivory, gray. In interiors, a warm palette is often used - it best complements the shade of natural wood.

As for accents, the classic style is characterized by noble, dense tones - burgundy, olive, chocolate, deep blue or purple. They go well with both light colors and gold or bronze decor elements.

The photo shows an example of a classic bedroom

The interior design will turn out to be harmonious if the combination of the furniture frame and textiles is correct. Light furniture needs pastel (peach, pistachio, cappuccino) upholstery. Dark wood items look best in dark or bright upholstery, with the same textiles around.

What materials should be used for renovation and decoration?

In a classic style, the more natural and expensive the finishing material, the better. Depending on the functionality of the room, wood, stone, plaster, ceramics, plaster, and natural fabrics are used.

The standard floor of the apartment is in classic style - natural parquet. In modern realities, it is replaced by a laminate, an engineering board. Marble, granite, tiles are suitable flooring for wet areas.

The design of the walls of the apartment in the classical direction is carried out using natural wallpaper, fabric, decorative plaster, matte paint.Most often, designers use a monochromatic coating, but sometimes it is diluted with gilding or unobtrusive patterns. Decorating with clapboard is appropriate - for example, the lower part of the wall is in wood panels, and the upper part is covered with wallpaper.

In the photo, the design of the living room in a classic style

There are two types of ceiling decoration: classic white or artistic painted. The first option is the most versatile, suitable for small and low rooms. The second one is expensive and unique, but it creates a special atmosphere of the apartments and the interior design looks much more interesting. To make the classic interior more elegant, add stucco molding on the ceiling. Or save it if you got it with the purchase of an apartment. For low ceilings, it is replaced with cornices.

What to consider when choosing furniture?

Furniture in a classic style in the interior plays no less important role than decoration. It depends on her how comfortable the interior will turn out. It is necessary to decide on the choice at the stage of the design project so that each detail is combined with each other.

Pictured is a mahogany kitchen set

The requirement of naturalness also applies to interior items - pay attention to models made of fine wood, upholstery made of leather or expensive natural fabrics. If you like antiques, look for matching cabinets, armchairs, and chairs at thrift stores. Or order from a modern production facility.

Choosing stylish lighting

If you look at the initial images of the classic style in the interior, you will see two essential lighting attributes: oversized chandeliers and large windows. In modern realities, nothing has changed. It is good if the apartment or house has huge window openings - a lot of daylight penetrates through them. But if this is not the case, take care of multi-level artificial lighting. There are never too many lamps in the classic style!

In the photo there is a variant of a bright accent in the hall

A large chandelier in the center is the main and indispensable element of illumination. Crystal, with candle-lamps and other voluminous, luxurious models will do.

It is necessary to put floor lamps and hang sconces symmetrically - this is one of the main principles of interior design. On either side of a sofa, bed, TV, wardrobe, fireplace, etc.

For mood, use candles in tall crystal candlesticks in your living room design.

Tip: The chandelier should be proportionate to the room, the smaller the room, the smaller the pendant lamp. In a small apartment, replace floor lamps with sconces or table lamps.

What décor and accessories are suitable?

In the classics, as in any other style, you cannot do without decorations. The requirements for them are the same as for other items: sophistication, elegance.

In the photo, the design of the bedroom in a classic style

They use as decor:

• paintings in expensive baguettes;
• candelabra;
• porcelain or bronze figurines;
• candlesticks;
• sculptures;
• mirrors in antique frames;
• natural pile carpets;
• silk or velvet pillows.

Features of modern classics in the interior

An interior in this style can be modern. The direction is called neoclassicism and has its own characteristics:

• Straight lines.
• Symmetry.
• Classic style furniture.
• Arches, columns, pilasters.
• Stucco molding.

In the photo there is a hall with a fireplace according to neoclassical standards

As you noticed, the attributes of the modern classical style do not differ from the traditional direction. But this design looks fresher due to modern furniture and decor, brighter colors, uncomplicated finishes.

For example, in the old classic style, upholstered furniture is often curved, in the new one - clear lines. In the old, there is a large number of decorations - carving on furniture, stucco molding, painting, in the new everything is simpler and more concise. Neoclassicism uses the maximum of basic elements - from renovations to furnishings.

Interior of the rooms

All rooms of the apartment are decorated in a classical style: living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, even a balcony.

Kitchen

The kitchen is perhaps the only room where functionality is more important than beauty. But the classic design easily combines these concepts. The focal point is the kitchen unit - preferably made of natural wood. Modern technology will have to be hidden behind facades so as not to spoil the overall picture.

In the kitchen-dining room, a table with chairs is installed in the center, and a bulky chandelier is hung above it. For details on the design of the kitchen, see our article.

Living room

The ideal initial data for a room is spaciousness, high ceilings, and the correct shape. Small rooms are also decorated in a classic style, although there will be much more work.

Since most of the day of any family passes in the living room, the interior should be as neutral as possible. The ceiling, walls, sofa, armchairs, wardrobes are made light. Often they put a fireplace in the hall; in a city apartment, instead of a hearth, install candles inside. What else should be taken into account when decorating a living room, read in our article.

Bathroom and toilet

Due to the small area of ​​these rooms, it will not be easy to implement a classic design in them. Use marble or other natural stone or ceramic tiles in your decoration to save your budget.

The bathroom itself, like all other plumbing fixtures, should be rounded. An obligatory element of the interior is a mirror in a gilded frame. The rest of the secrets of finishing the bathroom in another article.

Hallway and corridor

The design of the walk-through room is no different from any others - pastel colors, expensive decor, naturalness. Suitable furniture for the classics - upholstered bench, gilded mirror, roomy chest of drawers. Read all the stages of arranging the hallway in our article.

Classics in the interior of a children's room

At first glance, it may seem that this style is not suitable for a child. But this is definitely not the case: a girl in such an environment will feel like a princess, and a boy - at least a prince.

Preferred palette for walls, furniture, textiles: milky, beige, gray, white, cream, peach, mint. Avoid dark wood, white furnishings are more appropriate - for example, a bed with a white wrought-iron headboard will become the center of a girl's room.

In the photo there is a room for a girl in white and pink shades

Cabinet in classic style

The situation in the working area should be conducive to labor exploits, this is facilitated by:

• light wall decoration;
• natural wood furniture;
• green textiles;
• comfortable work desk.

For the office, take the English classical direction as a basis.

In the photo there is a light spacious office

Classic style balcony

You should not litter the balcony with old rubbish, it is better to make a resting place here. For this you will need:

• paint the walls in a pastel shade;
• lay dark parquet on the floor;
• put a couple of comfortable chairs or chairs;
• decorate the space with flowerpots with fresh flowers.

In the photo, a loggia with decoration

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The adherence to the classics is popular at all times, because it is a sign of good taste.