Neoclassicism in the interior: characteristic features and examples of design

Style features

Basic principles of ideal design in neoclassical style:

• The interior is dominated by symmetry, the presence of straight and clear lines and correct proportions.
• Expensive and noble finishing materials are used for decoration.
• There are graceful and not too pretentious elements as decorations.
• The decoration implies basic shades in combination with gold or bronze details.

Finishes and materials

Neoclassicism is distinguished by certain facing materials.

Walls

The decoration uses decorative plaster such as Venetian or glossy and matt paint. Auxiliary details in the design of the walls can be decor in the form of columns, arches and niches.

In the photo there is a neoclassical bedroom with walls papered with gray-golden wallpaper.

Wallpaper is chosen both in a single color and canvases decorated with neutral patterns or wide stripes.

The photo shows the walls in the bathroom in the neoclassical style, tiled.

Floor

The style assumes high-quality flooring, for example, with various types of wood such as rosewood or oak. Ceramics imitating wood will look no less harmonious. The neoclassical flooring has a luxurious and respectable look for which parquet or laminate is perfect.

An alternative wood finish is porcelain stoneware or polished marble. This solution is especially beneficial to complement the kitchen or corridor. A guest room, bedroom or dressing room can be decorated with carpet.

The photo shows the interior of a small living room with a floor decorated with brown parquet boards.

Ceiling

A good solution is a smooth ceiling surface in white tones, combined with the shade of the walls. To decorate the ceiling, it is appropriate to use wooden panels dividing the surface into equal rectangular parts or stucco moldings in the form of cornices, baseboards, moldings or sockets.

Doors

Interior canvases are characterized by strict symmetrical design and are made of expensive wood species. Mainly neoclassical is characterized by doors in light colors with the addition of gilded details, natural wood or pearl shades.

In the photo there are hinged white doors with glass inserts in the interior in the neoclassical style.

It is possible to install paneled doors decorated with different inserts, blank structures or canvases supplemented with glass, stained-glass windows or mirrors.

Color spectrum

The tint palette is presented in light natural colors, which are sometimes diluted with rich accents. The universal base tones are white, milky, beige, gray, ocher and brown with the addition of gold, silver or patina.

The photo shows the interior of a neoclassical kitchen in gray tones with accents of emerald color.

Additional colors for decorating accessories, upholstery and textiles are used in contrasting blue, burgundy, emerald, bronze or black tones.

Lighting

Lighting plays a very important role in neoclassical interiors, which should have a soft and diffused glow. Matte backlighting will optimally emphasize the exquisite design and visually combine all its details into a single composition.

In the photo there are ceiling chandeliers in the interior of the kitchen-living room in the neoclassical style.

You can perfectly complement the room with a crystal chandelier that effectively refracts light. The auxiliary light is built-in spotlights, floor lamps or wall lamps with a multi-level arrangement.

Choice of textiles

The main design element is represented by curtains made of dense heavy monochromatic fabric, for example, semi-glossy silk. Curtains most often have a simple pattern and soft folds that fall freely. The curtains are complemented by semicircular lambrequins or decorated with draperies.

In the photo there is a neoclassical bedroom and a window decorated with Roman curtains in combination with transparent curtains.

The color of the canvases is in harmony with the walls or echoes with other decor items. For tapestry or velvet curtains, hooks with tassels are used. The cornices, which are made of natural wood and decorated with elaborate carved details, deserve special attention. The furnishings can be complemented with decorative pillows or a small rug with flowers or geometric patterns.

Furniture and appliances

The choice of neoclassical furnishings provides a huge scope for creativity. Here, the installation of light, graceful models of a light shade with noble silhouettes is more preferable. In the manufacture of furniture, natural wood is often used and forged decor is used.

In the photo there is a bed with a soft high headboard in beige shades in the interior of the bedroom.

The interior is furnished with all kinds of sideboards with glass doors, elegant tables, sideboards or dressers used as storage systems. In the upholstery of a sofa, armchairs or chairs, there is velvet, velor, leather, suede material or short-piled fur.

In the photo there is a living room in the neoclassical style with a light wooden wall for a TV.

Furniture items in neoclassicism have traditional features, for example, chairs are distinguished by curved legs and oval-shaped seats, armchairs are decorated with carvings, and cabinets are decorated with glass inserts. For the kitchen, you can pick up appliances that have an aged look with handles made of precious metals.

Decor and accessories

Neoclassical design impresses with a large number of accessories, such as sculptures, busts, candlesticks, bas-reliefs or floor vases in antique style, which echoes with stucco or wall decoration.

The photo shows the decor in the design of the studio in the neoclassical style.

The interior also contains antique versions of clocks, as well as tapestries and paintings. The furnishings of the guest room will be decorated with wall paintings with landscapes, still lifes will be appropriate for the kitchen space, and watercolors will complement the bedroom or study. Large mirrors in wooden or metal golden frames will give the room a particularly noble look.

Examples of neoclassical design

In the interior of country houses or spacious apartments, stairs in the form of wide and solemn structures are often found. For the cladding of this structure, it is appropriate to use stone, expressive forging or graceful wooden carved elements. A key detail of the staircase is the presence of short roller shutters, stepped podiums and tapered balusters.

An important accent of a room in this style is a fireplace, not necessarily real. It can have a laconic finish or marble cladding.The wall above the hearth is decorated with a mirror or a painting, and furniture or other objects are placed on the side of it in a symmetrical order.

The photo shows the interior of the hall in a country cottage with a staircase decorated with wrought iron railings.

Selection of real apartments

An apartment in the neoclassical style is distinguished by natural shades in interior design, symmetry in the arrangement of furniture and luxurious accessories and textiles.

The photo shows a real example of a neoclassical apartment renovation.

In the photo there is a design project of an apartment of 44 sq. m.

The photo shows a project of a two-room apartment in brown and beige tones.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Decoration of various premises.

Living room in neoclassical style

Decorating the walls in the living room will allow decor in the form of mirrors, bas-reliefs, figurines or vases. The floor covering is carried out both in a monochromatic version and complemented by ornaments or drawings in the center. You can emphasize the window frames with binders or stained-glass windows.

The furnishing of the living room should be distinguished by elegance, lightness and sufficient compactness. In the center of the room, there is a plain carpet or a product with chic patterns. In this case, the rest of the furniture is placed perimeter. The main element of the hall is the sofa. Most often, they prefer spacious designs with large pillows.

Neoclassicism in the interior of the kitchen

The dining room in neoclassical style contains natural materials in sufficient quantities. For floor cladding, the use of marble or porcelain stoneware is ideal. The working area is decorated with ceramics or washable wallpaper. For practicality, chairs with leather upholstery are chosen. In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a light set with glazed facades looks more appropriate.

In the photo, the design of a small-sized kitchen, made in the neoclassical style.

The kitchen contains decorative details in the form of beautiful painted porcelain dishes, various vases or figurines that fill the atmosphere with sophistication and comfort.

Neoclassical bathroom and toilet design

The bathroom is equipped with elite plumbing fixtures with gilded faucets, a monolithic countertop under the sink, or the room is furnished with exclusive furniture items with antique fittings. For floor and wall cladding, pastel-colored ceramic tiles are used. In a spacious bathroom, the installation of a font in the center is encouraged.

As a bathroom, they prefer light rounded models. The ideal option would be a snow-white construction or a brass, cast iron or copper product. Baths on gilded or copper legs in the form of lion's paws are distinguished by their aristocratic appearance.

Neoclassical bedroom

They choose rather massive bed models equipped with a high headboard upholstered in fabric. In a room with light walls, bright textiles are used, and a more contrasting design is diluted with translucent curtains or a white carpet.

The photo shows a neoclassical bedroom in brown-olive tones.

The neoclassical bedroom design is characterized by maximum symmetry. A bed, a ceiling chandelier and a carpet are used as central objects, relative to which other interior elements are built.

Photo of a hallway and a corridor in the neoclassical style

Niches with illumination in the form of spotlights will become a decorative decoration of the corridor. From the furnishings in the room, it is assumed the presence of a chest of drawers, a banquet, soft ottomans and open hangers. Large mirrors or vases with flowers will add pretentiousness to the decor.

Children's room decoration

In the design of the nursery, the presence of bright accents in the decoration is allowed. The room can be decorated with pastel-colored wallpaper, and the wall above the bed can be decorated with an original bas-relief with soft lighting.Additional relief and expressiveness in the room will allow you to add multi-level ceiling structures as a decorative element and at the same time the main source of light.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom for a teenage girl, decorated in the neoclassical style.

Cabinet interior

The study is characterized by a combination of classic elements with modern design trends. The furnishings with strict proportions are in perfect harmony with the noble decor items and the overall color scheme. The room is equipped with a wardrobe, shelving or a library, emphasizing the conservative mood of the atmosphere.

Photo gallery

The neoclassical interior style is considered unique. With its help, it turns out to endow the design with rigor, refined luxury, elegant shapes and home comfort.