13.07.2017 Read in 11 minutes.
Classic style in modern interior design plays a leading role. He often solos, sometimes "performs a duet" with art deco, modern and even loft. This stylistic direction is associated with solidity, prosperity, and a consistently high position in society. The classic is ideal for decorating offices and living rooms. This style in a modern interpretation can also be safely used in the design of children's rooms. In this way, you will contribute to the formation of good taste in your child.
Today we will talk in more detail about how the classics are realized in the interiors of living rooms. By what signs can you immediately determine that you have a classic style? What conditions must be met in order to get that very noble classic, and not a cheap fake? You will find answers to all these questions, as well as a list of finishing materials, furniture and decor required for a classic interior in this review.
Living room in a classic style. Photo after repair
In the photo: Design of a beige kitchen-living room in a classic style. Photo after apartment renovation
Repair of living rooms in the classic style begins with redevelopment. You can attach a kitchen or dining room to the room, which is especially true for small apartments. The classics still look more presentable in large spaces with high ceilings. Therefore, when renovating a classic living room, it is important to use all available ways to increase living space: joining a loggia, part of a corridor or the same kitchen. Wide cornices going up to the ceiling, enlarged door portals or a dark floor that contrasts with light walls will help to visually elevate the room.
1. Living room with a fireplace and stucco decoration
In the photo: Fireplace and stucco in the decoration of the living room in the classic style
And one of the main elements of this interior composition is a magnificent fireplace decorated with stucco. A significant part of the room footage is occupied by upholstered furniture, upholstered in textiles with a typical damask pattern for classics. Looking at such an interior, one inevitably recalls the era of Pompadour and Marie Antoinette. The elegance typical of French houses and mansions of that time is embodied here in the ornate curves of stucco moldings, in the forms of upholstered furniture with a coupler, and in the softly falling folds of golden curtains.
2. Shades of orchids in the interior of the living room
In the photo: Design project of a living room in a classic style in a 2-room apartment
In the photo: Bright living room in classic style
Capitonné effect sofas, beige walls with trendy creme brulee inserts, large chiming grandfather clocks, carved ivory furniture, this spacious and bright living room exemplifies a classic with a clean and modern twist. The interior seems to be hovering between two eras: the 19th century with its aristocratic salons and the 21st century, where the emphasis is on comfort and practicality.
Features of modern interior design of a living room in a classic style
As we know, the original classical style was based on ancient forms and solutions. But in the modern world, classics also borrow the experience of the 18th-19th centuries, and therefore elements of baroque and empire may be present in it. The classic living room is characterized by expensive and luxurious finishes: boiserie panels, moldings, plaster moldings. The furniture here is solid, antiques can be used. An obligatory attribute of the classics is a huge, often multi-tiered, palace chandelier with suspensions. In this style, lambrequins are acceptable, which in other directions have already practically fallen into disuse. If we are talking about a living room in a private house, then there is a mandatory fireplace here as a symbol of the hearth and continuity. As a floor covering, as a rule, parquet is used, which in neoclassical style can be replaced with a modern laminate.
4. Front doors and moldings
In the photo: Interior of a living room in a classic style with moldings in the wall decoration
Due attention is paid to the design of doors in classic living rooms. As a rule, these are double-leaf structures, increased in length. In the interior shown in the photo, the doors are finished according to the same principle as the walls with moldings. This solution gives the space volume.
5. Stucco moldings
In the photo: An example of a living room design with a stucco ceiling cornice and green curtains
As we have already said, wide cornices reaching the ceiling have a very positive effect on the visual perception of space: thanks to them, the room seems much higher than it is in reality. Here in this small living room, located in the apartment, white ceiling plinths help to visually increase the room in height. Draw space and narrow pilasters.
6. Front chandeliers with pendants
In the photo: Classic golden chandeliers in the decor of the living room in a classic style
It is difficult to imagine a classic living room without a magnificent chandelier, like those lamps that decorated ballrooms in past centuries. Preference is given to models resembling candlesticks. In rooms with high ceilings, multi-tiered chandeliers can be used.
7. Column in the interior
In the photo: A column with a mirror and flutes in the design of the living room
For classic living rooms, a column is the same mundane and permanent phenomenon as for art deco beveled mirrors. The purpose of such an architectural element is not only to decorate the space. Columns are often used as zoning elements. An example of such a planning solution is the interior of this living room with a vintage pink corner sofa. Here, a column with a mirror insert divides the living room and kitchen into two functional areas.
Light beige tones in the interior design of a classic living room
If we talk about the color palette, then in the classics the absolute favorite is beige. All shades of gray and chocolate range are also popular. But the light palette is not limited to the usual nude shades. Creamy, cappuccino, coffee with milk, creme brulee, vanilla ice cream - playing with all these tones, you can create an original composition.
8. Shades of creme brulee in a classic living room
In the photo: Bright classic living room with creme brulee tones
Shades of airy and light creme brulee create a warm atmosphere in the room, which, like fresh fragrant pastries, envelops you in home comfort. Such tones are associated with delicate desserts and festive tea parties.
9. Creamy tones and dark gray accents
In the photo: The interior of the kitchen-living room-dining room is solved in creamy colors
Creamy shades visually make this kitchen-living room more spacious. You can dilute such a monochrome range with a bright accent. For example, a carpet with a red London bus in the picture. The designers of the Fundament Group of Companies also added some dark gray tones that act as a contrast to the light range.
10. Banana-peach gamma
In the photo: Living room in warm banana-pearl shades
A pompous classic with its crystal chandeliers, stuccoed glass cabinets and puffy sofas inspired by Madame Pompadour's palaces can look very warm and cozy if you choose the right color scheme. In the interior in the photo, the designers use a banana-peach palette, which the rays of daylight make sparkle with mother-of-pearl.
11. Shades of vanilla ice cream in the living-dining room
In the photo: Shades of vanilla ice cream in the design of a classic living room
Warm shades of vanilla ice cream evoke pleasant allusions, evoking memories of a summer evening in a city park or branded pastry shops, where pieces of marzipan are buried in chocolate icing, and colorful balls of ice treats are waiting for their turn to be packed into a waffle cone. The living room, decided in such colors, will always look festive. Unlike white, vanilla ice cream tones do not look cold.
12. White marshmallow tones
In the photo: Living-dining room in white
All perfection is concentrated in the crystal whiteness of marshmallow and marshmallow. Therefore, if you borrow color from this sweetness, then the interior of the living room will seem perfect. An excellent solution for those who love minimalism and order. In this living-dining room, white tones are combined with shades of light wood.
Furniture for living rooms in classic style
The modern interior market offers a rich selection of furniture for classic living rooms: all kinds of sideboards, stylized as antiques, bergeres, Chesterfield sofas, reminiscent of England. The furnishings here are quite decorative. In the design of cabinet furniture, woodcarving is actively used. As for armchairs and sofas, they can be upholstered with textiles with a damask or floral pattern.
13. Built-in shelving
In the photo: Built-in shelving in the interior of the living room in the style of a modern classic
Agree that it is difficult to imagine a classic living room without books. Especially if the apartment does not have a separate office with a library. Instead of the usual bookcases that take up a lot of space, you can equip a couple of built-in shelving in a small guest room. So you get additional shelves for storing both books and candlesticks and other souvenirs.
14. Wooden cabinets and cupboards
In the photo: Living-dining room with massive wooden furniture
A wooden cabinet with drawers and a pair of sideboards or showcases will be a great addition to the TV area. Such furniture will allow you to put on display family sets, antique clocks, candlesticks and other decorative elements. At the same time, if you are creating a dining room in the living room, then it is important that the tabletop and chairs are from the same or a close collection as sideboards with a cabinet.
15. Voltaire chair
In the photo: Voltaire chair in the fireplace area of the living room
There are many variations on the theme of the Voltaire chair today. One of them is shown in the photo of the interior of the fireplace area above. This cozy recliner with "ears" originally designed to keep out drafts is the perfect place to enjoy reading or simply relax while watching the "dance" of flames in the hearth.
16. Bookcases
In the photo: Thanks to the bookcase, the living room turns into a home library
If the area of the classic living room allows, then you can install a bookcase here, which will turn the room into a real home library. And do not forget about the fireplace and a pair of Voltaire chairs, where it will be convenient not only to read the masterpieces of world classics, but also to talk with a friend for hours on philosophical topics.
17. Light upholstered furniture
In the photo: Design project of a beige room for receiving guests
Upholstered furniture in the living room in the classic style does not have to be lush, with expensive upholstery or a "carriage" screed in the decor. Neoclassic involves the use of fairly simple minimalist sofas and armchairs of modern minimalist forms. These can be practical beige models. At the same time, such upholstered furniture can look no less pompous and elegant than the same bergere chairs or Chesterfield sofas, if you provide it with suitable accessories in the form of sofa cushions, for example.
18. Antique sideboards-showcases
In the photo: Interior of a living room in a classic style with sideboards-showcases
These rather massive cupboards, stylized as antiques, have many historical features: it seems that they decorated the living room in some noble estate quite recently. Such cabinets for dishes will become a worthy place to store both expensive antique vases and a service inherited from your grandmother.
Decorative solutions and finishing elements in classic living rooms
The interior of the living room in a classic style is distinguished by a rather specific finish and decor. Although this does not mean at all that you will not find the same columns characteristic of the classics in design projects in the spirit of art deco or modern, for example. In neoclassicism, fairly simple materials are used. A white ceiling with a stucco rosette, light-painted walls with moldings outlining wallpaper inserts, parquet or laminate on the floor - when renovating a living room in a classic style, it is quite possible to limit yourself to these components. As for the decor, in this matter a considerable burden falls on the lamps and textiles on the windows.
19. Moldings in wall decoration
In the photo: A room in bright colors with moldings in the decoration of the walls
Thanks to the moldings that outline the purple inserts, this classic living room turned out to be more "voluminous" and expressive. This wall decoration visually slightly resembles boiserie panels. With the help of moldings in this interior, the area for the TV panel is also highlighted. Thus, these decorative frames help to organize the space.
20. Sconce with glass pendants
In the photo: Beige living room is decorated with a pair of classic sconces with glass pendants
Golden sconces in the form of antique candlesticks with iridescent glass pendants, when placed on mirror surfaces, become even more expressive. Such wall lamps can be used complete with a classic chandelier. In the presented example, the sconces conditionally “outline” the area of the sofa, decorated with beige wallpaper with a damask pattern.
21. Textile as a color accent
In the photo: Interior of a beautiful neoclassical living room with flowers in a vase and mint-turquoise curtains in the decor
As we have already said, textiles play an important role in the decorative solution of the interior of a classic living room. If your room gravitates towards classicism, then you can pay attention to curtains with tassels, fringe and lambrequins. The one who prefers lighter neoclassicism is likely to choose simple hanging curtains, as in the photo above. In the presented example, the curtains of a refreshing mint shade also become a color accent, helping to add variety to a monochrome light composition.
22. Contrasting wallpaper and photo collage
In the photo: Wallpaper of a bluish tint on a light background is perceived as an expressive contrast
And in this living room in the style of a modern classic, the walls are painted with light paint. To avoid the feeling of monotony in the interior, it was important to choose a bright color accent. And the solution to this problem was a dove-colored wallpaper insert outlined by the molding. In this way, our designers have created a contrast in the room. The insert also served as a platform for a photo collage and a sconce. And thanks to the pattern on the wallpaper, the interior as a whole has become more comfortable.
23. Mirrors and tall candlesticks
In the photo: Classic style living room with mirrors in the decor
Long bevelled mirror inserts in the wall decoration emphasize the bay window area, which houses the dining room. Tall golden candlesticks echo moldings and decor of upholstered furniture. Such unusual floor lamps add palatial brilliance to the space. Beveled inserts on the walls are continued in the ceiling decoration, which creates an interesting optical effect in the room.
24. Chandelier in socket
In the photo: In classic interiors, chandeliers are usually placed in stucco rosettes.
When working with classics, you will have to place each chandelier in a special socket, which can be either absolutely simple in decor or have exquisite stucco contours. In a way, this finishing element is also a means of zoning: accompanying the ceiling lamp, it focuses on one or another functional area in the studio space.
25. The role of the hearth in a classic living room
In the photo: Interior of a neoclassical living room with a fireplace in a 3-room apartment on General Kuznetsov Street
It doesn't matter which fireplace you choose in the end: a simple electric, modern biofuel model, or a classic fireplace with a chimney. In any case, your apartment will only benefit from the presence of this element of furnishings. In the interior of this living room, the fireplace becomes part of the TV area. By decorating the portal of the hearth with mirror inserts, our designers brought sources of additional “artistic” highlights into the space.
26. Carpet as a decoration of a classic space
In the photo: The interior of a small living room with a fireplace and a blue and blue carpet in the decor
Another element of decor, without which it is difficult to imagine the classics. In this case, we are talking about a large carpet with an oriental pattern. This element of floor design, along with a fireplace, will become your guarantee of home comfort. Do not forget also about such useful functions of the carpet as softening steps and warming.
27. Classic floor lamp and patterned curtains
In the photo: Caramel-colored curtains and a classic floor lamp in the interior of the kitchen-living room
The interior of this kitchen-living room uses caramel-chocolate shade curtains. Intricate curls in the textile pattern are quite a characteristic pattern for the classics. In this case, a stylish floor lamp with a beige lampshade also helps to emphasize the classicism of the space.
The current interior design of a living room in a classic style is a matter that requires very thorough professional study and fresh ideas for decorating the space. When working with classics, you should not risk turning to inexperienced designers. After all, mistakes in this case are fraught with serious additional costs due to the high cost of finishing materials. Classics require performers to have good taste, technical knowledge and excellent erudition. The designers of Fundament Group of Companies have all these qualities.
What is better for an elegant living room: plaster moldings or LED lighting? Both! One of the trends of recent years is the combination of traditional and trendy modern decor in a classic interior. The main thing is to think over the design of the room.
28. Plaster stucco
All photos In the photo: Living room in the style of an English classic with a simple stucco decoration Strict and concise gypsum stucco molding will perfectly fit into the English classic interior of the living room. This traditional decor will emphasize the aristocracy of the situation and will look especially appropriate in combination with boiserie panels.
29. LED backlight
All photos In the photo: Classic style living room with LED lighting Laid behind the ceiling cornice, trendy LED lighting will not only visually raise the ceiling and emphasize the complex geometry of the room, but also make the living room in the style of classicism, richly decorated with stucco and gilding, modern and relevant.
30. Ceiling stained glass
All photos In the photo: Exquisite living room in a classic style with a stained-glass ceiling The ceiling stained-glass window is both a spectacular decorative detail that creates the illusion of a second light and supports the style of the interior, and a functional element. Thanks to the LED strip hidden on the glass, the stained-glass window built into the false ceiling can play the role of a lamp.
31. Crystal curtains
All photos In the photo: Crystal curtains in the interior of a classic English living room Decorative screen curtains made of crystal threads are ideal space dividers that fit equally well into both modern and classic interiors.
32. Carved baguette
All photos In the photo: TV zone in the interior of the living room in a private house in the CP "Millennium Park" Decorated with intricate carvings, a silver baguette can be used both for decorating paintings and for decorating a shelving unit in the TV area. Such an original frame will allow you to organically fit modern technology into a classic interior.
33. Soft panels
All photos In the photo: TV-zone with a soft panel in the interior of a classic living room in Tomsk Soft panels, made up of small modules, are modern novelties, but in the design of the living room in the photo they are more than appropriate and do not discord with the decor in a classic style. The secret of harmony lies in the diamond shape of the modules and the right textiles for their upholstery.
34. Fresco in sepia colors
All photos In the photo: A fresco in sepia colors in the interior of a spacious living room A sepia-colored fresco with a panorama of the ancient city is the main decoration of a spacious living room in Slovenia. It occupies a wide wall in the passage area and emphasizes the scale of the interior.
35. Layered window decor
All photos In the photo: Classic living room in beige tones in the interior of a private house in Grozny A delicate translucent veil, flowing silk curtains with ties, original pelmets with decorative tassels - the multi-layered window decor in the living room bay window looks solemn and organizes the space. But to achieve this effect, the textile composition must be symmetrical.
Classic is perhaps the best choice for the living room. True, it is quite difficult to create a harmonious and cozy interior according to the classical canons without professional help. Therefore, it is better to first consult with
Interior design under the classics shows the refined taste of the owner and his high intelligence. This style also suggests a certain conservatism and indicates a high level of income. However, the development of design in this direction requires the most balanced approach so that the room looks elegant and harmonious. In this article, you will learn how to decorate a small living room in a classic style.
Luxurious living room in classic style
Advantages
The undoubted advantages of the classic interior include the richness and elegance of the situation. It is always comfortable to be in such a room. The living room, stylized as a classic, looks very colorful and has noble features. For the most part, the design uses calm and unobtrusive color shades, which is why this room always looks like new.
The classic style is time-tested and stays away from changeable fashion trends, so this trend will be relevant and in demand at all times.
Small living room in classic style
Luxurious sofas in a classic living room
Antique clock in living room with fireplace
Disadvantages and options for their elimination
The main disadvantage of the classics are the high financial costs. When decorating a living room, you will need expensive high-quality furniture and certain finishing materials. However, there are ways to save a lot if you can do some of the work yourself. For example, you can significantly reduce costs if you lay parquet yourself, without resorting to the services of specialists. The same applies to wallpapering or leveling the ceiling.
It should be noted that when the efforts of the owner of the premises are applied to the interior design, the situation inevitably acquires individual features and is filled with a special atmosphere. Of course, you cannot make antique furniture yourself, but you can build some decorative elements with your own hands. They can be used as:
- colorful covers that can be sewn for pillows;
- lampshade made of fabric for a floor lamp;
- knitted blanket on a sofa or chair;
The most important thing here is not to overdo it with decor elements. Otherwise, the living room will look like a museum room, not a living space. Examples of competent room decoration can be seen in the presented photos.
Living room decor in classic style
Cozy bright living room
Living room in soothing colors
Living room design in classic style
Interior of a small living room
Principles for a small living room
It is quite difficult for designers to develop a classic design for a small living room. The main difficulty lies in achieving harmony, when every detail matches each other. However, experts have developed several principles that greatly simplify this process:
- Proper zoning. In a small living room, it is better to focus on one area (for example, on a sofa and a nearby table).
- Lighting. The classic style requires lighting that can highlight different areas. In this case, the shadow zone will create the necessary contrast to visually expand the space.
- Minimum furniture. The living room should not have a lot of furniture, as the classic style is heavy. You should not refuse a soft corner, but if possible, do not use cabinets, racks and various walls.
- In a small living room you can place a fireplace. Of course, it will be quite small, but it will give the room a unique atmosphere.
- For walls, experts recommend choosing paints of predominantly light colors. However, you can use darker color shades if the furniture is too light.
- Furniture located along the walls should not be placed close to them.
Amazing Fact: if you leave a small gap between the pieces of furniture and the walls, the space of the room will visually expand.
Room height
The classic style is most used in spacious rooms. With small living rooms, everything is somewhat more complicated. There is a risk of overloading the space in them, so it is necessary to think through every detail of the situation.
The first step is to pay attention to the height of the living room. High ceilings are more suitable for classic design, but not every apartment has a room height of 3.5-5 m. If the ceilings have a standard height, a cornice is glued that runs around the entire perimeter of the room. Under the very eaves, approximately at a distance of 15-20 cm, there is a frieze. These elements are decorated in slightly lighter colors compared to the rest of the walls, which allows you to visually increase the height of the room. Modern fashion trends suggest sticking mirrors near the frieze, but this technique is used in avant-garde trends and will not suit the classic style.
In some cases, you can use the proven English method: paste over the room with wallpaper with a pattern in the form of vertical stripes. However, this also has its limitations. Do not use too bright and saturated colors. It is desirable that the stripes do not bring a sharp contrast with the main background of the room. Vertical stripes will create the effect of a high ceiling, but will make the space narrower. This design is not entirely suitable for small living rooms, so it is better to use other options for visually expanding the space.
Vertical stripes on the wallpaper in the living room
Mirrors
A desirable attribute for a small living room in a classic style are mirrors. They have been used in interior design since ancient times to provide visual spaciousness to long and narrow halls. Placing mirrors on opposite walls expanded the space to limitless limits. This technique can also be used for a living room decorated in a classic style.
Advice! To add sophistication to the setting, mirrors can be placed in colorful intricate gold-colored frames.
Large round mirror in the living room
Mirror decor in a classic living room
Mirror in the living room in a classic style
Mirror over sofa in living room
Large mirror above the fireplace in the living room
Decorating the living room with mirrors in a classic style
As an additional attribute, it is allowed to use candlesticks or a spot lighting system, which will allow you to hide the small dimensions of the room, and the reflection of light in the mirrors will make the atmosphere truly cozy.
Designers are advised to equip a multi-level ceiling. Even with the help of one step, you can correctly divide the room into zones. Of the materials, it is preferable to use drywall.
If the room is small in height, it is recommended to make stretch ceilings. For maximum compliance with the classical style, it is better to choose light-colored ceilings with a glossy effect. In this case, the height of the room will increase immediately from two factors: bright lighting and a mirror surface.
The ceiling can be pasted over with light wallpaper or simply painted white. Any available solution will do here. The main thing is that the ceiling is designed in bright colors. In the photo of a small living room in a classic style, you can see various options for a successful ceiling design.
Ceiling decorated with gold in the living room
White ceiling in the living room
Ceiling decoration in the living room
Ceiling in a classic living room
Lighting
For a living room under the classics, certain lighting is required. The chandelier and other lamps should fit the style of the era in which the interior is decorated. Should not be abused with artsy forging. It is better to choose more discreet options. Chandeliers and lamps themselves should also be used in moderation.
Very important! There is one obligatory rule: the chandelier in the living room must be placed strictly above the seating area, which can be located both in the geometric center of the room and outside it.
Visual examples of competent and thoughtful lighting can be found in the photo.
Chandelier and wall lights in the living room
Floor lamp, table lamp, chandelier in the interior
Lighting option for a living room in a classic style
Classic room lighting
Walls
Walls are one of the most important elements in the design of a living room in a classic style. For their harmonious finish, you can be guided by the following rules:
- both wallpaper and light paint will look equally good on the walls;
- it is better to refuse wallpaper with large patterns, as they do not correspond to the classical style;
- preference should be given only to a small pattern;
- garlands or floral patterns are acceptable;
- walls must be decorated with various accessories: paintings or panoramas in which paintings will be placed. They must be kept in the same style;
- for classics, murals with landscape motifs are not suitable;
- a good solution would be to decorate the walls with columns, and in a small living room it is preferable to use semi-columns.
Classic living room in soft colors
Wallpaper in the living room with a corner sofa
Wall decoration for a classic living room
floors
Among all types of flooring, parquet and laminate, as well as ceramic tiles, are most suitable for classic style.
Advice! It is desirable that in small rooms the pattern on the tile or parquet is minimal.
The flooring should be designed without frills and maintained in a traditional style. In the classical direction, a plinth is necessarily used. When using ceramic tiles, you will additionally have to install underfloor heating. There are no special requirements for carpeting. It can be placed strictly in the center of the room or in the recreation area. The photo shows the most successful examples of the design of flooring in a classic style, which you should definitely take into service.
Floor tiling in the living room
Laminate in a classic living room
Parquet in the living room
Windows and doors
Only a wooden door is suitable for a classic-style living room. It is completely unacceptable to use plastic options. It will be good to decorate the doorway with an arch. Decorative elements in the form of cornices and columns are welcome.
In their style and shape, the windows must fully correspond to the doors. Luxurious curtains are used as decoration, with a large number of folds or draperies. As for the cornice for attaching curtains: it should always be in sight and match the surroundings, as it acts as an important decorative element in a classic style. There are forged and wooden cornices.
Living room in yellow tones
Bright curtains in the living room
Window decoration in a classic living room
Door in classic living room
Solid wood door
Furniture
Each piece of furniture must fully comply with the classical style. This design design involves the use of expensive, luxurious furniture made from natural materials. For example, put chairs with beautiful carved legs and buy sofas with expensive upholstery.
Antique furniture is perfect for decor, which will emphasize the elegance of the classic style. Designers recommend not using straight geometric shapes in the form of squares or rectangles, as they are inherent in modern trends. For a classic living room, furniture without sharp shapes is ideal, so a sideboard or an old chest of drawers will fit perfectly into it. The photo shows how exquisite furniture can radically transform the living room space.
Decorating the living room with paintings
To emphasize the dignity of the classic style, complete the decor with various accessories for living room decor. Pictures in exquisite carved frames or antique clocks will look great on the walls, antique vases can be placed on the floor, etc.
Conclusion
As you can see from the article, the classic style allows for a large number of variations when designing a living room interior. Each person will find a design to their liking. It is only important to follow the simple principles and recommendations of experts, then your living room will turn into an exquisite corner, with individual features and a unique atmosphere.
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Proper interior design can create a feeling of comfort in the house. It is a mistake to believe that it is easy to create such an atmosphere. To do this, you need to make a sufficient amount of effort, know a lot of simple and useful tips. If you decide to try out the design of a living room in a classic style, you should study the basic requirements for decorating rooms.
Design options
For decoration, it is necessary to choose only high-quality materials, the classic style requires attention and significant investments. You can use different combinations of colors, while you can not use too catchy or bright shade, it is desirable to adhere to established standards.
Colors
Only proven colors should be used for the room. Too bright colors are not allowed, their presence may indicate deviations from this style.
Tips for choosing colors:
- The use of soft colors is recommended: black, white, beige.
- Bright colors (red, blue, green) are allowed. The main thing is not to overdo it, with the help of these colors they focus on the details. Use them to decorate walls, floors, beds, furniture or lamps.
- You can mix different shades of the same color (for example, use beige, cream and apricot).
- The gold color is welcome, it will give the interior of the living room in a classic style sophistication and the necessary luxury. You can not use this shade in too much quantity, it gives the interior a touch of tastelessness.
- Ivory, olive and light green tones are allowed in the design.
It is recommended to pay special attention to the selection of wallpaper and curtains. Their color should match the main shade of the room. It is then that the situation will look harmonious, symmetrical, refined - in the usual classical style.
Furniture
An important role is played by furniture: color, texture, pattern, material from which it was made. It is desirable that interior items set the tone for the overall setting.
Helpful tips include:
- Choose furniture made from natural materials: wood, stone (if the room has a fireplace). It is not recommended to use cheaper analogues, such as plastic or chipboard products. Wrought iron furniture is allowed. You can use a competent combination of materials, this will give the furniture a special zest.
- It is advisable to use small soft patterns. It is enough that they differ from the main color by several tones. You can't abuse them. It is recommended that patterns on different objects be combined with each other (for example, so that the pattern on the lamp has something in common with the pattern on the sofa or wallpaper).
- You can add many significant details that can emphasize the delicate taste of the owner: paintings, a piano, figurines, vases, pillows and much more. The main thing is not to use too bright elements.
- Be sure to have a table: its size should not be too large. The use of light or wood shades is recommended.
- To create a special atmosphere of comfort, many owners decide to purchase a fireplace. There are many options to choose from. The owner needs to pay attention to the safety of this type of device. The hanging version of the fireplace looks original, you should also pay attention to the glass model, its isolation will help increase the safety of use in any conditions.
- It will not be superfluous to use upholstered furniture: sofas and ottomans. This will help to give the space a special coziness.
The room must contain items such as:
- Sofa. It is he who will set the tone for the room and become the central place for receiving guests.
- Small sofas or ottomans, creating a special atmosphere of comfort.
- Sofa cabinets made of natural wood.
- Minor interior details that help to complete the decor: vases, figurines, lamps, paintings and more.
- It is advisable to use a carpet, this will help to avoid excessive and unnecessary pretentiousness of the room. It is recommended to use a soft carpet, especially if the furniture was made from fabrics that are pleasant to the touch.
Furniture sets the tone for the overall atmosphere of the apartment, which is why it is necessary to choose it carefully. The use of cheap options is not allowed, the classic style differs from others in the high cost of its materials, sophistication and beauty.
Fabric selection
You should choose expensive and pleasant to the touch elements that can give the interior a visually pleasing and noble look. The most common fabrics are considered to be:
- Light tulle, goes well with heavy fabrics, can be used as an additional design detail.
- Velvet. It is popular because of the pleasant tactile sensations in contact with the surface. It is important to understand that such a fabric requires special care, it is recommended to purchase special cleaners and detergents that do not damage the structure of the fabric.
- Atlas. Elements made from this fabric are recommended to be used for decorating curtains, bedspreads and tablecloths.
- Velor, like velvet, is very pleasant to the touch, which is why you should seriously consider purchasing it.
Useful tips for the competent design of fabric elements:
- It is desirable to combine the fabrics used for upholstery with the material for curtains and curtains, ideally if they are made of the same material.
- It is recommended to use curtains made of heavy fabrics with exquisite details, including pelmets and lace.
- Lace can also be used to decorate small items (as a tablecloth or furniture decoration).
- Do not use only light fabrics as curtains, it will look too simple, which is unacceptable for a typical classic style. It is necessary to use either only heavy fabrics (or heavy ones in combination with light ones - this will give a feeling of completeness to the overall atmosphere of the apartment).
Before choosing a fabric, you should consult with a specialist or read the well-known literature, from which any beginner can draw the necessary knowledge.
Choice of lighting
The classic style sets special requirements for lighting: the correct choice of location, as well as the appearance of the lighting fixture.
Requirements for the appearance of lighting fixtures:
- The lighting fixture should not look too bright, only certain colors are allowed (if you decide to focus on bright details, red, green and, in rare cases, blue tones are allowed).
- You can use an unusual style: so that the lamp resembles a candlestick or an unusual animal figure.
- You can use LED lamps.
Requirements for the functionality and placement of lamps in the living room:
- The light of this device should not be too bright, it is intended to create an atmosphere, not practical use.
- If you decide to use the lighting to your advantage, it is worth adding additional light sources. In this case, it is recommended to increase the number of lamps.
- It is advisable to use spot lighting, every important detail is subject to lighting: a table, sofa tables, mirrors, a piano, if available.
- When using LED lamps, there is a risk of violating the basics of the classical style. In this case, the presence of such lamps is allowed only as an additional illumination.
Lighting creates a certain comfort, it is desirable to use warm light. You can use several lighting options: main (bright light, suitable for reading or other work) and additional (subdued light, designed to give the necessary atmosphere of comfort). You can use the fireplace (if available).
The basics of proper planning
When planning, it is necessary to fulfill the task: creating a complete picture. To do this, it is recommended to adhere to certain frameworks established by the style:
- It is desirable to improve the quality functionality of the room: place a lot of useful items used daily.
- Creating the integrity of the situation, the semantic composition should not contradict each other.
- It is necessary to create the completeness of the overall picture with the help of the main details of the interior. It is desirable that the room has a center that attracts the main attention of guests; it can be located opposite the TV.
This is what will help to make the room quite harmonious, meeting all the requirements of the classic style familiar to many.
What if the living room and the room are one room?
Sometimes it happens that the usable space is limited and it is impossible to allocate a separate room for the living room.
Two completely different ways of decorating the living room are allowed:
- The design of two rooms in the same style. It is allowed to preserve the classic style in two rooms for different purposes.
- Separate two rooms, made in two different styles.
It can be difficult to maintain practicality in the kitchen. The classic style requires a certain chic, unacceptable in everyday life. It will be difficult to keep the state of things in its original form for a long time.
The design of the kitchen in a classic style provides for the presence of upholstered furniture and a special dining area. In this case, it is recommended to use the useful space of the living room: place a dining table in it, which, on other days, will become an excellent piece of furniture.
It is worth acquiring exquisite details: figurines, vases. For curtains, you need to choose light fabrics, in the kitchen it will look very harmonious and not darken the space and work areas.
You should think about some decisions about cutting places, sinks, cabinets. The cutting place, which is a continuation of the window sill, will look optimal, in addition, such a place can be decorated with taste by placing additional interior items.
When designing a kitchen in a style different from the classic one, it is worth considering a few important details:
- The presence of special partitions, in which case the rooms will be visually separated without causing a feeling of unnecessary dissonance.
- The implementation of a fairly smooth transition from one style to another. You can arrange this with a play with colors (transition from a dark shade to a lighter one), or a gradual change in the style of decor details.
- The presence of a common area, in a similar situation, such a zone can be a dining room, in which the table is located. This is a place where you can relax with guests or have lunch on the most ordinary day.
It should be understood that decorating a room in different styles is a more complicated matter that requires additional attention.
Decorating a living room in a classic style is a troublesome and energy-intensive business. Classics in the interior of the living room does not tolerate cheap items. It is advisable to prepare for the design of the room in advance: purchase expensive and high-quality materials and plan the arrangement of furniture in the apartment. It is then that the interior will bring joy to the owner for many years.
Today's article will be dedicated to the topic classic living room decor.
The main characteristics of the classic style
The main distinguishing features in the classical style can be safely called such moments as:
1. The most accurate symmetry.
2. Complete calmness of tones.
3. As a rule, soft and warm tones prevail.
4. The complete absence of unnecessary equipment.
6. The use of murals in the design of decor, installation of a fireplace and columns.
7. Only natural raw materials and materials are used for decoration.
8. Textiles, as a rule, are distinguished by sophistication.
9. For decor, mirrors, various exquisite porcelain figurines and all kinds of forged candlesticks are used.
Fine in classical style look high ceilings. The rooms are usually not too big, mirrors are used for an artificial effect of increasing in volume. The floor is covered with parquet, herringbone or deck type. The color is selected in accordance with the style decision and the main color scheme.
Black parquet looks chic, for the manufacture of which wood of expensive species is used. Use in carpets is allowed, they perfectly complement the whole picture, and make the living room comfortable and very cozy. The walls are covered with wallpaper exclusively with a vertical pattern. It is better to choose pastel colors that are best combined with the whole environment.
At decorating a living room in a classic style, it is unacceptable to use a large number of all kinds of equipment. The technique must be used in a minimum amount and at the same time as functional as possible. Proper selection of furniture can easily hide all plastic cases, as well as all parts from electrical appliances.
For example, you can make a connector in the wall suitable for the size for the air conditioner, and a retractable unit is quite suitable for the computer. In this way, you can solve the problem of getting into the field of view of the equipment and save all the free space as much as possible.
Lighting for classic design
Interior design in any of the existing styles is impossible without well-chosen lighting. Don't skimp on lighting fixtures. You can hang a massive chandelier in the very center of the room. It is good if the chandelier is decorated with silver and gilded details. Crystal chandeliers of huge sizes look very stylish.
It is considered correct when the lighting fixtures are made of forged material and placed in the center of the room. A classic of modern times is the use of a large number of candles in candlesticks. A peculiar note of antiquity to the room will be given by spotlights or the use of wall sconces.
Much attention should be paid to the correct selection of textiles. Which ones to use classic interior fabrics? In such an interior, the use of cheap fabrics is not allowed.
The right choice is among such fabrics as:
1. Natural velour.
2. Lace.
3. Quality velvet.
5. Delicate flowing satin.
6. Quality taffeta.
7. Natural jacquard.
Look great in curtains made of heavy fabrics with chic lambrequins. Expensive curtains and cornices, made in a modern classic style. Such a design will perfectly emphasize all the luxury of the chosen style. It is considered inappropriate to use light and transparent curtains. Because they are usually used in the design of a cheaper style.
It must be remembered that in classical style, curtains are used exclusively in combination with high-quality tulle. This moment gives completeness to the whole image in a classic style. For furniture upholstery, it is necessary to use textiles that are in complete harmony with the entire interior of the room.
The use of curtains is considered correct. The entire interior should be of a clear geometric shape, for example, square or regular rectangular. When designing such living rooms, it is necessary to adhere to some mandatory rules, such as:
1. Creating the right composition.
2. Giving the entire interior maximum functionality by zoning the space.
3. Using decor items, complete the style.
The main task is a well-arranged semantic center, the whole essence of which lies precisely in attracting guests. In spacious, large living rooms, it is desirable to create several such centers, for example, in the fireplace area, near the TV, and recreation areas. If there is only one semantic center, it is necessary, with the help of correct zoning, to highlight the main zones of leisure, friendly or family communication, as well as tea drinking, and so on. The right combination is considered to be a grouping of furniture with an ideal opportunity to save the available free space.
Living room layout in classic style
It is necessary to try to divide the living room into separate zones using various partitions, decorations, lighting, multi-level ceilings, and a successful arrangement of furniture. The main dominants in such an interior of living rooms in a luxurious classic style may well be extraordinary and unusual interior finishes, various architectural elements such as mosaics, stained glass windows, art paintings, luxurious murals, as well as works of art, various niches, plaster columns and arches.
The main thing is that all these decorations merge with the decorating elements and fit perfectly into the style of the room:
1. High quality of used finishing materials.
2. Maximum restraint of tones.
3. The complete absence of bright flashy colors.
4. Try to give the interior harmony, completeness, integrity.
5. The complete absence of a variety of extra decorations.
6. The predominance of an exclusively white palette, combined with blue, beige, and light green tones.
7. The high cost and luxury of style, as a rule, is emphasized by stucco, expensive sculpture, or lacquer and gilding.
8. The most harmonious furniture.
All finishing work always begins with the design of the ceilings, decorating the ceiling exclusively in white. It is desirable to monotonously paint the walls or paste over with wallpaper. The main element in such an interior is competent lighting. A chic large chandelier with silver or gilded decor is always welcome. A chic-style living room simply does not accept plastic windows, because they spoil the whole harmony of style.
Used curtains on the windows are best chosen lush, and with modern decorative embellishments. Be sure to have a graceful, flowing tulle. The classic in the living room is chic, intended not only for the free pastime of friends and family members, but also for cozy meetings of guests. AT living room in classic style cozy and pleasant to rest. In this case, it becomes possible to do your favorite work and express yourself as much as possible, competently combining everything pleasant with useful.
The basis of the classical style is rationalism and logic, the living room should always look expressive, at the same time combining all pompous forms, as well as restraint along with monumentality. It is quite possible to turn all this into reality, using arches, wooden elongated windows, regular rectangular shapes in furniture, luxurious antique ornaments and bas-relief for design.
Always classic was considered an expensive and strict style. It is based on the ideal correctness of all geometric shapes and the subtlety in the use of painting and patterns. In any case, to create a chic classic interior, you need clean and absolutely free space, which is always in abundance in the living room. Therefore, the living room, which is decorated in a classic style, is considered the best, despite its complexity, design solution.
Classic interior
Fashion is fickle and very changeable, but despite this it has unlimited power. Fashion in most cases decides not only how to relax and how to dress humanity, but what the interior will be like. In recent years, many new styles have appeared for interior design, however, if the interior is decorated in a classic style, then it will still remain relevant. This creates not only a warm harmonious atmosphere, but is also considered a sign of high material well-being and chic taste.
In the process interior design in classic style, certain requirements must be met. Characterized by harmony, perfect symmetry and exceptionally expensive and high-quality materials used for all details. Starting with finishing and construction, ending with multiple accessories. For such an interior, refined elements used for decor are always required, such as figurines, forged candlesticks, crystal chandeliers with chic pendants, decorative stucco, expensive paintings and mirrors.
If selected classic interior, then you need to make sure that the entire color scheme is as calm as possible, monotonous without flashy shades, as a rule, these are beige or cream shades, however, there may be some exceptions. With the help of color, you can easily achieve the desired characteristics in this style. For the classics, a sense of wealth, luxury and solemnity, as well as grace, is necessary. To achieve this, you need to use soft pastel colors. Also suitable are all neutral tones, sand, soft olive, all shades of brown, or a combination of these colors.
For such an interior, the use and combination of soft, pastel colors with the use of gilding is popular, but at the same time one should never be overly overloaded with a huge amount of color palette and details. To eliminate monotony, you can use decorative plaster, sophisticated painting, expensive fabric when performing finishing work, all the selected material should have an elegant pattern.
In this interior, the main attention should be paid to the decoration of ceilings and floors. All materials must be of exceptionally high quality. For ceilings, it is recommended to use decorative molding, expensive painting and friezes. Depending on the main purpose of the room, the use of columns, semi-columns is acceptable for decoration, they give the room the grandeur of chic palace apartments. A fireplace lined with expensive white marble is considered a great addition.
Furniture for the classics is massive and elegant at the same time. Furniture, as a rule, is used made of natural wood and covered with natural expensive fabric. Ideally emphasizes the elegance and all the respectability of such an interior. When creating a chic classic interior, you must remember that extra details are unacceptable, but at the same time, some little things will not be superfluous.
To emphasize the luxurious classic style in the interior it is necessary to take the selection of lighting as seriously as possible. In this case, your attention should be paid to expensive and luxurious large chandeliers made of crystal or expensive glass. Chandeliers with chic gilded candles and lamps decorated in delicate shades and floral motifs, sophisticated sconces, expensive floor lamps with beautiful crystal pendants will perfectly fit into this style.
When choosing accessories for this interior, it is best to focus on the appearance. Restraint and solidity are always welcomed. To achieve rigor and elegance, you should stop your choice on porcelain and antiques, expensive paintings, luxurious sculptures, and mirrors look great in intricate artsy frames.
According to the mutual opinion of the majority of designers, paintings depicting luxurious landscapes and luxurious portraits are considered the main part of such interiors and style; marble and bronze accessories are considered a good choice. Choosing such an interior, you will have to spend a lot. All investments over time will pay off handsomely, as it is also natural and environmentally friendly, as well as maximum comfort.
Basic rules for interior design in the classics
When planning and decorating living room in classic style several basic requirements and recommendations should be followed. The main requirement is complete harmony, the most precise symmetry, and only natural and high-quality materials. These requirements apply to all used finishing materials, as well as furniture, selected color palette, additional decor and accessories.
For decor, in addition to paintings and chic mirrors, you can use figurines, decorative stucco, candlesticks and other attributes for decor that best match the chosen style. A forged or crystal chandelier with candles or their imitation will look beautiful, as well as in the spirit of the classics.
When planning and decorating a classic living room, it must be remembered that this style, although rich in its chic decor, does not like congestion at the same time. The main thing is not to overdo it with decorative elements. To increase the variety, various decorative plasters or paintings are often used. An old grand piano will go well with the interior.
Everything should be as representative as possible, every detail, even the smallest one, is selected very carefully, because it is the little things that make up the whole big picture. To bring austerity to the interior, but also along with this elegant, you can add elements made of porcelain, and antiques are also good to use.
Most designers consider it an integral part classical style, these are expensive paintings with landscapes or portraits, as well as chic bronze or marble accessories. The use of natural wood is welcome and plastic is unacceptable. Windows and doors are used exclusively from natural and high-quality raw materials.
living room walls
In addition to wood, walls may have several other finishes. The first is natural fabric, light wallpaper or decorative painting. This design looks expensive and solid. It is unacceptable to use cheap wallpaper or artificial fabrics. The main emphasis is always placed on quality and perfect texture. Another option may be to decorate the walls, using plain expensive paints exclusively in pastel colors. The use of stucco is welcome.
Floor
To finish the floor in it is best to avoid laminate or standard boards, using exclusively noble coatings. An excellent choice is the use of mosaic parquet with luxurious abstract compositions of rather large sizes or floral ornaments. From above, the parquet must be covered with high-quality varnish. However, the best coating is natural marble.
Ceiling
A common way to achieve this goal is stucco. With its help, it is quite possible to create unique and inimitable paintings, where the finish can be either plain, or gilded or bronze. Painting is welcome. In this case, it is necessary to comply with all the rules for the design of such an interior.
The ceiling should be light and high. If a classic living room ceiling low enough, then the massive furniture used will always seem not refined, but clumsy and bulky. Regardless of the size of the room, it is permissible to use stucco molding, a fireplace and other exquisite decor attributes.
