There are different interior styles, that ispretentiousness, then minimalism finds itself on the crest of a trendy wave. New trends come and go, but the classics remain. It is generally accepted that this style is preferred by people who like to adhere to traditions. Many modern designers with world-famous names consider the classic style to be outdated. How many times has it been predicted to finally and irrevocably go out of fashion! But time passed, and the classic style returned to the most fashionable living rooms.
A living room in a classic style will always be in fashion, as this style will never go out of style.
A little about the canons
The word classic is in the minds of many peopleis associated with a sign of good taste, sophistication, harmony of severity and refinement. If there is no financial opportunity to hire a professional designer to decorate the interior of the living room, you can arrange the room in this way yourself. The main thing is to have a clear idea of the classical style and adhere to its rules.
The classic style implies the presence oflarge space. The classic style is not monotonous. Interior design in this design involves a lot of directions. The room can be decorated in such a way that elements of the Empire style will dominate in it. Baroque notes can be heard in the interior. An interior decorated in an absolutely classic style is a rarity. Even what is commonly called classic by professional designers and lovers is, by its characteristics, neoclassicism, which arose much later and has its own specifics. However, all interiors in the classic style have similarities. Bright colors and decor in such a living room will be unacceptable, as well as blurred, bizarre geometric shapes. Ideally, the classic style involves the use of only expensive natural materials in the arrangement of the room. When it comes to the correct design of rooms in the classic style, it is necessary to take into account that this direction was originally intended for palaces. Therefore, the classics are characterized by high ceilings and unconstrained space. Return to the table of contents</a>
What to do with a non-classical area
It is difficult to increase in a small house or apartmentthe height of the ceiling or expand the walls. In this case, when arranging a living room in a classic style, it is necessary to select furniture and decorative elements so that they visually expand the room and make the ceiling higher. The classic style has a special relationship with luxury. Given its original mission, it is difficult to do without elite decorative elements. Therefore, you should try to recreate the color scheme of the classic design as much as possible, for which there are clear rules.
The walls in a classic living room can be finished with plaster. To decorate the walls, you can use:
- decorative plaster, able to give the room a special comfort;
- wooden wall panels;
- wallpaper with a vertical or striped pattern;
- Decorative stone, which is selected selectively some zones;
- wall painting for painted walls with monograms and relief patterns.
What are the main colors that reign in classicaldesign? All pastel shades. The living room interior should be done in them. Pastel shades are unique: a combination of certain halftones can set the room to warmth or heat. Beige, peach, olive - are always relevant in a room in a classic style. The colors of furniture and walls are in harmony if the interior items are darker than the walls, ceiling, floor. Chocolate, cream, soft shades of pink look appropriate in the interior. These colors are universal. And the design of furniture in this style is mainly focused on them. Return to contents</a>
A room that will never go out of fashion
Neutral colors can be used to visuallyenlarge the living room. It is the colors that will help to enlarge the small space of the living room. For this purpose, the main thing is to choose the right neutral shades. It is in them that the owners of small houses and apartments decorate the living room. In order for everything to be done correctly, it is necessary to select the shades very carefully. If the classical style in the building is created using neutral tones, none of them should dominate. Such a design involves various shades and textures, but they are used only within the framework of one color. The classics are characterized by a play of halftones: there is no place for contrasts in it. As for the use of paintings, abstract images are not welcome in the classical design, as well as walls hung from floor to ceiling. Numerous flashy decorations are not needed for the classics, but decorative items should be made of natural materials. Paintings, chandeliers, mirrors, candlesticks are widely used in the classical style. But if there is even the slightest excess of objects in the room, it will be bad taste. In the classical style, moments concerning, for example, the placement of paintings are regulated: they are placed at the level of human growth. The ideal option in the interior is considered to be if there is only one picture on one wall. Return to contents</a>
How to find harmony?
A classic living room does not tolerate dissonance - its interior is set for peace.
They will be great in a classic living roomlook at the pictures. When renovating and decorating a room in a classic style, you need to take care of decorating the walls. Painting and carving, done in unison with all the rest of the decor, look appropriate. But if after renovating the room you plan to hang heavy curtains on the windows, this will be a mistake, since the modern classic style has abandoned this element of decor. But the interior, as before, does not exclude the use of velvet and brocade in the design. The living room can be decorated with translucent tulle. Light textures have firmly entered the classics, and the use of heavy materials is not welcomed by it. Correctly selected artificial lighting can decorate any interior. Lighting fixtures are always chosen carefully, long before the renovation. An object that symbolizes the classics is a large crystal multi-tiered chandelier. It will not look good in a small living room. The classic version does not deny the use of pendants, sconces and hanging lamps. They will not disturb the style of the room and will look appropriate. The interior of a living room with a fireplace is an example. Even if it is not possible to install a real fireplace, an electric one will look appropriate in a classic style if it is decorated accordingly. When carrying out repairs, you should initially consider the place where you will place the fireplace, because it will become a design accent. A classic interior and colored ceilings are incompatible. Therefore, to repair the ceiling, you need to choose high-quality white paints. Repairs will require significant expenses on finishing materials, because even in small quantities they must be of high quality. The right paint for repairs is the one whose impeccable white color will last as long as possible. The classic style also assumes practical solutions: the ceiling is covered mainly with easy-to-clean paint. Repairs are carried out using moldings and stucco. The classic style does not deny the use of wallpaper, but choosing the right pattern is often quite difficult. If the repairs are carried out in a small living room, it makes sense to choose wallpaper with a small pattern. But they will not look appropriate in the style of large rooms. Repairs of large living rooms are carried out using decorative plaster. Textured coatings also look interesting in this style. As for the use of finishing materials made of natural stone, they will reduce a small living room even more. Such finishing materials look harmonious in the style of large rooms. When finishing the floor, it is better to immediately give preference to natural parquet. It is always appropriate in the design of any size room, whose interior is classic.
