Today, classic, strict andcalm styles that are at the same time graceful, light and elegant. Neoclassicism also allows you to radically transform the interior. This style is characterized by symmetrical and simple lines. The space remains free, not overloaded. Modern materials and furnishings are used for interior decoration.
Furniture in the neoclassical style has smallsizes of light tones. This style is liked by those who prefer free and strict lines of minimalism and hi-tech styles. White color, various light tones, most often cold, although warm shades can also be used for interior decoration are used. The neoclassical style is based on the traditional classical style, but there are a number of significant differences. The interior is lighter and more elegant, it has many straight lines. Elements of antiquity can also be used - shells, leaves, pediments. But at the same time, they are harmoniously combined with other fairly modern details, creating an unusual, but very beautiful environment.
The neoclassical style has many straight lineslines. For a living room made in such a design, light colors are used, the furniture is strict, straight in shape. The legs are usually slightly narrowed at the bottom, not massive. Such an interior should not contain too heavy objects that literally overwhelm the space. If this type of design is chosen, then it is immediately necessary to determine that neoclassical furniture has small dimensions. It is refined and light, glass surfaces and stained glass are used. The material for making furniture is natural wood, its tones should be light. Mahogany is ideal, in this case the furniture should have beautiful porcelain inserts. But its cost is also decent, so during planning it is necessary to immediately calculate how much space allows using such a beautiful and stylish, but expensive interior, whether it is possible to replace expensive elements with more affordable ones.
The main features of the neoclassic style
Figure 1.In the neoclassical style, the color scheme is light, white is often used, and gilding is also used. Neoclassicism in the living room interior is used if you want to give the decor classic lines, but with elements of modern comfort. The design is distinguished by elegance, grace, and clarity of lines. The main features of this style are:
This type of living room design is perfect for the following cases:
- with a large area of premises;
- if you want to give the room the features of solidity and prosperity, while you do not want to clutter the room with heavy furniture;
- a modern style is required, but possessing classical features;
- for finishing only natural materials are used, for example, valuable wood, natural stone.
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Natural finishing materials instead of artificial
Figure 2.The space should be free, it should not be overloaded, use too massive furniture. Finishing works in the interior of neoclassicism are not as simple as it may seem. The appearance of the living room becomes laconic and clear, but to achieve such freedom and simplicity, which is combined with elegance and sophistication, it is necessary to work hard. The interior of the living room is characterized by some features:
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In the neoclassical style, natural materials are used,expensive, heavy fabrics that form beautiful folds. In the interior of neoclassicism, certain finishing methods are used that must be observed. Attention must be paid to small details, since it is from such trifles that the overall impression is formed. Particular attention during the selection of finishing materials must be paid to the height of the ceiling in the room. Only large values are recommended; for low ceilings, it is best to choose a different style. The minimum ceiling height is 2.5 m. This is an important condition in neoclassical design. The interior of neoclassicism has its own accessories and trifles:
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What should be the walls and ceilings?
The walls are decorated in light colors to make the roomseemed more spacious. In neoclassical design, attention is paid to what the wall decoration will be. Preference should be given only to light tones, they allow you to visually expand the room, make it lighter and more spacious. Materials for wall decoration can be different, in this case, a combination is welcome. It is recommended to use beautiful and stylish wallpaper or fabric upholstery, but part of the room should be decorated using wooden carved or smooth panels. It is allowed to use decorative plaster, for example, Venetian or Bayramix, combined pasting with wallpaper that has dark, intense shades. In the neoclassical style, the appropriate ceiling decoration is also important. It is allowed to use various options, including stylish stretch ceilings, the use of wooden panels, carved beams. You can use panels that will imitate natural wood, but they should be as similar to natural as possible, have a clear geometric shape. Usually the color of the ceiling is strict white, light cold tones are also allowed, but they should be perfectly combined with other details in the interior. Stretch ceilings can be matte or glossy. The latter option is preferable, as it allows you to visually expand the space. It can be combined with cornice lighting, use chandeliers of elegant shapes, luminous stained glass is ideal. Floor finishing in neoclassical design is also important. The best option is parquet or solid wood board. To slightly reduce the cost of finishing, you can use high-quality laminate. In some cases, it is allowed to lay ceramic tiles that imitate parquet boards, but for the living room it is best to use heated floors, since the tiles are cold, and in winter this will not add comfort at all. If the living room is not very large, then it is possible to redevelop the room. Design specialists advise combining rooms, for example, a living room and a kitchen. In this case, you can not only expand the space, but also give it originality and attractiveness. Zoning is done using columns, arched openings or portals. An excellent solution is to use pilasters and antique architectural elements. The neoclassical design is attractive and unusual, it can transform any room, make it more spacious. It is ready to give the space elegance and luxury. This interior is distinguished by the fact that only natural materials are used for it, furniture and other furnishings have features of antiquity, classicism, modern minimalism.</ ul>
