Classic style in the interior

The classic style of interior design originated in the distant 17th century. Then the palaces of kings and nobles were decorated in this way. And today it is a style of wealth and prosperity, elegance and luxury. I must say right away that it is realized only in spacious rooms of the correct (or almost correct) shape with high ceilings. The design of the apartment in the classic style is distinguished by the correct proportions, a small number of accessories, and a restrained color scheme.

Character traits

The style is based on ancient Greek culture, the influence of which can be traced in most of the characteristic details - columns, pilasters, arches, rosettes, statues. Everything obeys certain rules, no chaos, everything is strictly planned, symmetrically arranged. The items and decor elements are proportional, made of natural expensive materials, expensive wood, marble, silk and velvet, well-made leather.

Careful planning, expensive materials - this is the basis of the classic style in the interior

Everything is done in a restrained range. White, beige as a base, and against their background blue, green, terracotta, noble shades of red, some elements of black and, of course, gilding. Single complementary colors or accompanied by gilding and black. No variegation and multicolor.

White and beige as primary colors, and blue, green and red as complementary colors, plus gold plating

The floor is just wooden from expensive wood or parquet, and the parquet is decorative or palace. Mosaics and panels with plant motifs from different types of wood. Marble floors with inlays and ornaments are acceptable, but rarely used. As an alternative to marble you can considerSelf-leveling floors, similar in appearance to marble.

Floors in classic apartment design, art parquet or marble

The ceiling rarely stays smooth. It is traditionally divided into squares framed by stucco molding.

The ceiling in a classic style rarely stays flat

If we pay tribute to modern traditions, they make modern multi-level ceilings. They can be made of plasterboard, or they can be combined with stretch ceilings. In any case, the structures are multi-layered and symmetrical.

Multilevel ceilings - modern classics

Mirrors are used as an additional decorative element, sometimes on opposite walls. Mirrors can be printed with gilding for greater effect, or used as mirror tiles.

Mirrors are one of the main accessories

When designing an apartment, do not forget about lighting. A massive chandelier with a large number of pendants is installed in the center of the room. Most often made of crystal. The rest of the lighting can be peripheral ceiling (built-in lamps), made with sconces and other wall lamps.

Massive crystal chandelier is an indispensable attribute of classic style in the interior

You've probably already noticed that the furniture in the classic design is used solid, expensive. Simple lines, classic shapes, correct proportions. It is arranged symmetrically in strict order and harmony. There are no superfluous items, only necessary items, a minimum of accessories. Focused on quality materials and finishes.
Window decoration plays a significant role in interior design. Classic-style curtains are made from heavy fabrics that create beautiful draperies. Lambrequins are suitable for this interior. They add extra splendor to the interior.

Heavy curtain material with many folds

Now a little about the layout.If you are just thinking of building a house or overhauling an apartment and you like the classic style, then the most suitable layout is with a central room, from which you can get to all the others. Such a layout is rarely found, but for this style, it is it that is preferable. The central room can be square or round in shape (you remember that the shape of the rooms must be correct or almost correct). It can be considered a living room. The most suitable functional purpose for a walk-through room.
All these components create the classics. Now let's consider separately the design features of each room.

Hallway in classic style

A house or apartment starts with a door. In a classic interior, doors should also be classic, of good quality. Wood or metal is not so important, but the main focus is on quality characteristics. Choose the color of the rhinestone from those that will be present in the design, nothing should be accidental.

Classic style hallway starts with a door

In the hallway, right from the doorway, we find ourselves in the classics. Characteristic colors, quality materials, no unnecessary details.

Classic hallway style

As you can see, the style is significantly different. Over the centuries of its existence, the classical design has acquired some more national features. Strict interiors in the English spirit with straight lines in everything, furniture, accessories, decoration. There are more "French" options with curved furniture legs and floral motifs in the design. Decorations that show Greek or Roman influence are popular - columns, sculptures, arches. So even "inside" the classics there is a sufficient variety of directions that allows you to create a unique design for an apartment or house.

Front columns, marble floor - traces the influence of Roman culture

Classic in the living room

Upholstered furniture becomes the center of the composition in the living room. Whether dark or light, but definitely with expensive upholstery, it is usually clustered around the coffee table. The arrangement is symmetrical about the center of the table and, if possible, about the center of the room.

Symmetry in the arrangement of furniture is one of the principles of the classic style

There is usually a TV in the living room. Most often it is located opposite the sofa. It is placed on a curbstone of a characteristic design; on the sides there may be wardrobes with ceremonial dishes or other items, possibly the collections of the owners.

Placing the TV

In furniture and decoration, one can trace "national" trends, which have already been described above.
If you pay attention to the floor, wood is mainly used, and expensive species. It doesn't have to be parquet, maybe a good floorboard. But if it is parquet, then not with a geometric layout, but with complex shapes. The walls are painted, finished with decorative plaster or covered with wallpaper with a characteristic pattern resembling a monogram.

Classic style wallpaper example

Often in spacious living rooms with high ceilings, wallpaper is pasted in the form of a panel. Previously, they were covered with expensive fabrics with silver or gold threads, now they use high-quality wallpaper. Frames are made of profiles with a characteristic pattern, inside which canvases are glued. Naturally, the finish must be excellent.

The panels on the walls are a tribute to tradition

Window decoration is traditional for this style, heavy curtains with lambrequins and draperies. Often they are tied up, creating a more magnificent design. The lighting is no less traditional - a chandelier in the center of the ceiling and side built-in or wall lamps.

Bedroom decoration

In this context, the bedroom is perhaps the most comfortable. Priority is given to the bed. It is massive, with a high headboard - carved, upholstered with fabric or leather.

Beds are allocated the main place

Here gilding can be found most often. The design, as a rule, is dominated by white and its shades, and gold is combined with them perfectly, without creating a flashy contrast.

Classic style bedroom

To diversify the decor of the walls, semi-columns are often made, and mirrors are an indispensable attribute of such rooms. At the same time, they rarely put cabinets, they try to make a dressing room so as not to load the space with bulky furniture and not to violate the harmony. Furniture may include a dressing table with a bench, bedside tables, a small armchair or sofa. But at the same time, there should be a lot of free space. If the bedroom does not differ in volume, leave a minimum: bed, dressing table, bedside tables.

Kitchen

Although the kitchen in the palaces in no way belonged to the state chambers, its design also has characteristic features of the style. These are all the same high-quality and expensive materials, the principle of the necessary sufficiency in the selection of furniture and restrained colors.

White or milky kitchen furniture fronts

The kitchen set is made of wood and can be painted white, cream or light beige. In this version, maybe gilding or small elements of additional color used in the rest of the design.
Often there are headsets with a natural wood color or a little darker for greater contrast. Focus on the wood grain. Here, the facades can have whole pictures.

Natural wood color

And even in the design of the kitchen, they try to arrange the furniture symmetrically. In any case, it is logical to place cabinets of different shapes - with open and closed shelves, glazing and without.
Kitchens in this style should also be spacious and with large ceilings. In the center there should be a rather big chandelier, and also with pendants.
So that there is not too much splendor, the walls and floor in the kitchen are monochromatic. The use of decorative plaster of dull colors is acceptable.

The characteristic features of the style are clearly visible

These are all the basics that will come in handy when developing the interior of an apartment in a classic style.