The deficit times when the purchase of each itemfurniture or an accessory for an ornament of an apartment was considered as the big success, for a long time have passed, and today each person can equip the dwelling in full conformity with desirable style. Someone prefers minimalism, not cluttering the apartment with excessive details, but someone wants to create in the house an original and individual interior, full of unusual elements and antiques. 
Antiques are a great tool forcreating an old style. For many decades it has been used by designers and apartment owners. Antiques - this is an effective tool for creating an antique style. For several decades now, it has been used by designers and apartment owners. But in order to properly pick up the necessary interior items, you need to consider what the old style styles are used today to equip modern houses.
Imitation of the Ancient Epochs
There are several ancient styles, withwhich is almost impossible to use original antiquarian samples, which are usually an indispensable component of such interiors. It is about the ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman styles. All in a small amount of preserved antiques, which was used in everyday life by people who live in those distant times, are museum exhibits. 
Picture 1. Egyptian style in the interior provides for the predominance of geometric shapes, as well as natural themes. To recreate these stylistic solutions, furniture items and accessories that mimic rarities are used. In European countries, where old styles are quite popular design direction, such things are quite common. What are the characteristics of ancient styles? If we talk about Egypt, then it's all sorts of geometrically correct figures with the predominance of cubic forms, smooth polished surfaces, numerous bas-reliefs with a natural theme. In addition, the ancient Egyptian direction is characterized by papyri, mosaics, marble elements or inlaid with metals. Excellent will look accessories with hieroglyphics and enamels. Recreate the spirit of the ancient country will help stylized vases, figurines and even palm trees in pots. An example of this interior is as follows (Fig. 1). When creating the ancient Greek style, it is necessary to use a constructively simple, but ergonomic, very elegant, with a lot of unusual furniture ornaments. As is known from the descriptions, the ancient Greeks used very beautiful furniture, which was often made of mahogany, had incrustations and decoration with marble and gold. Despite the apparent simplicity of the designs, such elements impart elegance and originality to the interior. 
Figure 2. Roman style uses rich murals and accessories, various mosaics, plaster. Also the Greek style is characterized by the following details:
- light fabrics of light tones;
- marble sculptures and statuettes;
- a lot of ceramic products with a stylized Greek pattern: vessels, vases and amphorae;
- floors of natural stone or its imitation;
- classical columns;
- bas-reliefs.
The ceiling in this interior can be decorated with frescoesor tension structure with photopressure under a mural. Roman ancient style originates in Greece, so here the influence of Hellenism was widely reflected. Despite this, the Roman style style has its own unique elements. For example, bronze furniture, which only the elite of society could use. Furniture of wood, iron or marble will also look harmonious. To recreate the spirit of Ancient Rome, various mosaics, painted plaster, complex rich paintings and accessories inlaid with gold, silver and other metals are used. In order to characterize this style direction, you can use only 2 words - antiquity and brutality, where behind the strong walls of the building are hidden luxury items of interior (рис.2). Back to contents</a>
Medieval style directions
Laconic and rude Romanesque style asno other can convey the spirit of the Middle Ages. When using this style of design, rooms are usually performed in dark (red, brown, green and black) tones, but at the same time the style will be gray and white finish. You need a large number of straight lines (both horizontal and vertical), the presence of knightly attributes - torches, arms, weapons. The walls can be decorated with geometric or floral patterns, decorative windows or frescoes. Often used plain plaster - beige or yellow-brown. 
Figure 3. In the Romanesque style, wooden furniture, decorated with rough carvings and forged details, will look great. The ceiling should be in the form of a vault, while its color should fully match the color of the walls. To give the ceiling decorativeness, it can be decorated with a fresco or propped up with rudely executed props. The floor is tiled with ceramic tiles under a stone or natural stone. Objects of furniture play a huge role in the reconstruction of the medieval spirit. They, like everyone in these rooms, must be massive and fairly primitive. Excellent will look wooden furniture, decorated with rough carvings and forged details. It is undesirable to use any upholstered furniture, except that only a bed can serve. An example of the Romanesque style is shown in Fig. Byzantine style is associated with luxury. This style trend continues with the Roman style, which causes the use of a large number of textiles and woven upholstery in the decoration of interiors. Ideally, if the fabrics are decorated with rich embroideries with geometric or floral patterns. Harmoniously fit in the furniture inlaid with furniture and paintings on religious themes. The best colors for the decoration of the premises when executed in the Byzantine style will be golden, red, yellow, indigo or purple. Back to contents</a> Baroque - the most vivid style direction of the Middle Ages 
Figure 4. The main elements of the Baroque style are the use of expensive marble finishes for fireplaces and the use of removable covers for upholstered furniture. The same colors are characterized by another medieval style - Baroque, which includes many new interior elements that appeared at the end of the Renaissance. First and foremost, these are twisted legs that adorn massive furniture, high backs, which gave the chairs the appearance of a throne, armrests, rich and heavy curtains, and chic tapestries. The main attributes of this old style are the use of expensive marble finishes for fireplaces and the use of removable covers for upholstered furniture. Usually the covers were made from lightweight, expensive natural fabrics - lace and silk. Objects of furniture should be made of expensive types of wood - cedar, red or ebony. A little later, the baroque style included elements such as candelabra and floor clocks. Together with them, the interior will be beautifully decorated with expensive furniture with a lot of decorative elements: plaque, carvings or ornaments. Recreating the Baroque style, it must be remembered that here furniture should be not so much objects of everyday life as as elements of collecting, and accessories should create an original and lush decor. An example of Baroque is shown in Fig. Back to contents</a>
Rococo Chippendale - style trend of the 18th century
Design in Rococo Chippendale style shouldmatch walls in pastel colors, expensive decorative elements and ornaments. At the beginning of the XVIII century, several other style trends entered the fashion, which can be considered as old styles of design. Almost all of them were created by immigrants from the Foggy Albion. So, a purely English direction should be considered such an ancient style, like Rococo Chippendale. The furniture master was able to create an amazing combination of Gothic, classical rococo and Chinese art. In general, this style direction is characterized by expensive furniture with gilding, luxurious inlays, fine carvings. Design in the spirit of Thomas Chippendale should match walls in pastel colors, a large amount of oriental textiles, expensive decorative elements and ornaments. Since rococo is a boudoir ladies' style, pink tones, mirrors in luxurious frames, deep soft armchairs designed for lush women's clothing are welcome. Back to contents</a>
Features of the Georgian style
The Georgian style in the interior includesfurniture made of mahogany. In addition, fans of all English can equip the interior in a purely English Georgian style. This direction was formed after it was successfully promoted by the kings Georg I, Georg II and George III, taking as a basis the design developed by Queen Anna. This interior can not be imagined without furniture made of mahogany. Often pieces of furniture - the legs or backs of chairs - are figures inspired by Celtic or medieval myths. For example, harmoniously in the Georgian style will fit chairs or chairs with legs in the form of a clawed paw holding the ball. All furniture should be very comfortable and refined, providing maximum comfort for those people who will use it. Also in the interior should be a large number of bronze decorative elements and sparkling varnish. The basis of the style is proportionality and restraint. Here, unnecessary are rich draperies or lush walls. You can use for decoration of walls textile wallpaper with small or large floral patterns. But the most striking feature of the Georgian style is the decoration with walled wooden panels, which can be painted gray, white, olive, brown, red, yellow or blue. 
Furniture in English style should be maximizedcomfortable and refined, providing convenience for those people who will use it. Create an English modest design will allow cornices and curbs, made of stucco in Greek or Roman style. If we talk about sex, then they must be made of wood or stone. Initially, the floors were covered with wicker from reeds or straw mats, but later the carpets were put into fashion, which began to fit in the central part of the rooms. At the same time, built-in cabinets appeared: the wall niches with shelves were closed with doors. The Georgian style is the most successful solution for a small room, which needs to be built modestly and unassumingly, but tastefully. Today, interior design can be done in almost any old style. All the mandatory elements that will characterize the era represented in your home, you can complement and modern accessories that are appropriate to the situation in terms. The main thing here is to carefully think over everything so that the decor does not prevent the room from looking stylish and cozy.
