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Classic style plays one of the leading roles in modern interior design. He often performs solo, sometimes “performs a duet” with art deco, modern and even loft. This style direction is associated with solidity, prosperity, and a consistently high position in society. Classic is ideal for decorating offices and living rooms. This style in modern interpretation can also be safely used in the design of children's rooms. This way you will contribute to the formation of good taste in your child.

Today we will talk in more detail about how classics are implemented in living room interiors. By what signs can you immediately determine that this is 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 necessary for a classic interior in this review.

Living room in classic style. Photo after renovation

In the photo: Design of a beige kitchen-living room in classic style. Photo after apartment renovation

Renovating living rooms in a classic style begins with redevelopment. You can add a kitchen or dining room to the room, which is especially important for small apartments. Classics still look more presentable in large spaces with high ceilings. Therefore, when renovating a classic living room, it is important to take advantage of all accessible ways increasing the living space: adding a loggia, part of the corridor or the same kitchen. Wide cornices extending to the ceiling, enlarged door portals or a dark floor contrasting with light walls will help to visually lift the room.

1. Living room with fireplace and stucco decoration

In the photo: Fireplace and stucco decoration in the living room in a classic style

And one of the main elements of this interior composition is a lush fireplace decorated with stucco. A significant part of the room's square footage is occupied by upholstered furniture, upholstered in textiles with a damask pattern characteristic of the classics. Looking at such an interior, one inevitably remembers the era of Pompadour and Marie Antoinette. The elegance characteristic 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 screeds, and in the gently falling folds of golden curtains.

2. Orchid shades in the living room interior

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 a classic style

Sofas with a capitonné effect, beige walls with inserts in a fashionable shade of crème brûlée, a large grandfather clock with a chime, ivory-colored furniture made using the carving technique - this spacious, bright living room is an example of classics in its pure and modern presentation. The interior seems to be suspended 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 living room interior design in a classic style

As we know, initially the classical style was based on antique forms and solutions. But in the modern world, classics also borrow the experience of the 18th – 19th centuries, and therefore they may contain elements of Baroque and Empire style. The classic living room is characterized by expensive and lush decoration: boiserie panels, moldings, plaster stucco. The furniture here is good quality, antiques can be used. A mandatory attribute of the classics is a huge, often multi-tiered, palace chandelier with pendants. In this style, lambrequins are acceptable, which in other directions are almost out of use. If we're talking about about the living room in a private house, then there is a fireplace as a symbol hearth and home and continuity. As a rule, parquet is used as a floor covering, which in neoclassical style can be replaced with modern laminate.

4. Front doors and moldings

In the photo: Living room interior 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. Molded cornices

In the photo: An example of a living room design with stucco ceiling cornice and green curtains

As we have already said, wide cornices extending onto the ceiling have a very positive effect on visual perception space: thanks to them, the room seems much higher than it is in reality. So in this small living room in the apartment, white ceiling skirting boards help to visually increase the height of the room. Narrow pilasters also stretch out the space.

6. State chandeliers with pendants

In the photo: Classic golden chandeliers in the decor of a living room in a classic style

It’s hard to imagine a classic living room without a lush chandelier like those lamps that decorated ballrooms. Preference is given to models that resemble candlesticks. In rooms with high ceilings, multi-tiered chandeliers can be used.

7. Column in the interior

In the photo: Column with mirror and flutes in the living room design

For classic living rooms, a column is as common and constant as a beveled mirror for Art Deco. The purpose of such architectural element is not just about decorating 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 corner sofa. pink shade. 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, beige is the absolute favorite among the classics. All shades of gray and chocolate are also popular. But light palette is not limited to the usual shades of nude. 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-style 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 aromatic 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-dining room is designed in creamy tones

Creamy shades visually make this kitchen-living room room more spacious. You can dilute such a monochrome palette with a bright accent. For example, a carpet with a red London bus in the design. The designers of the Fundament group of companies also added some dark gray tones, which act as a contrast to the light palette.

10. Banana-peach color scheme

In the photo: Living room in warm banana-pearl shades

Pompous classics with their crystal chandeliers, glass cabinets with stucco and lush sofas in the style of 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 a pearlescent sheen.

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 vanilla ice cream evoke pleasant allusions, evoking memories of summer evening in a city park or branded confectionery shops, where pieces of marzipan are buried in chocolate glaze, and multi-colored balls of ice delicacy are waiting in line to be packed into a waffle cone. A living room designed in such colors will always look festive. Unlike white, vanilla ice cream tones do not appear cold.

12. White marshmallow tones

In the photo: Living-dining room in white colors

All perfection is concentrated in the crystal whiteness of marshmallows and marshmallows. Therefore, if you borrow the color from this sweet, the interior of the living room will seem ideal. An excellent solution for those who love minimalism and order. In this living-dining room, white tones are combined with shades light wood.

Living room furniture in classic style

The modern interior market offers a wide selection of furniture for classic living rooms: all kinds of sideboards, stylized as antiques, bergere chairs, Chesterfield sofas, reminiscent of England. The furniture elements here are quite decorative. Wood carving is actively used in the design of cabinet furniture. As for armchairs and sofas, they can be upholstered in textiles with a damask or floral pattern.

13. Built-in shelving

In the photo: Built-in shelving in the living room interior in style modern classic

Agree that it is difficult to imagine a classic living room without books. Moreover, if the apartment does not have a separate office with a library. Instead of the usual bookcases, which take up a lot of space, you can install a couple of built-in shelving in a small reception room. This way you will get additional shelves for storing books, candlesticks and other souvenirs.

14. Wooden cabinets and sideboards

In the photo: Living-dining room with solid wooden furniture

Wooden cabinet with drawers and a couple of buffets or display cases will be an excellent addition to the TV area. Such furniture will allow you to display family sets, antique clocks, candlesticks and other decorative elements on public display. 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 similar collection as the sideboards with a cabinet.

15. Voltaire's chair

In the photo: Voltaire armchair in the fireplace area of ​​the living room

Today there are many variations on the theme of the Voltaire chair. One of them is shown in the photo of the interior of the fireplace area above. This cozy deep chair with “ears”, originally intended to protect against drafts, - perfect place in order to enjoy reading or just relax while watching the “dance” of the flames in the hearth.

16. Bookcases

In the photo: Thanks to the bookcase, the living room turns into home library

If the space of a classic living room allows, then you can install a bookcase here, which will turn the room into a real home library. And don’t forget about the fireplace and a pair of Voltaire armchairs, where it will be convenient not only to read the masterpieces of world classics, but also to talk for hours with a friend on philosophical topics.

17. Light upholstered furniture

In the photo: Design project of a beige room for receiving guests

Upholstered furniture in a living room in a classic style does not have to be luxurious, with expensive upholstery or “carriage” decor. Neoclassicism involves the use of fairly simple minimalist sofas and armchairs of modern minimalist shapes. These can be practical models beige colour. At the same time, such upholstered furniture can look no less pompous and elegant than the same bergere armchairs or Chesterfield sofas, if you equip it with suitable accessories in the form sofa cushions, For example.

18. Antique display cabinets

In the photo: Living room interior in a classic style with display cabinets

These rather massive sideboards, stylized as antiques, have many historical features: it seems that just recently they decorated a living room in some noble estate. Such cupboards will be a worthy place to store expensive antique vases and tableware 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 quite specific finishing 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 Art Nouveau, for example. Neoclassicism uses quite a lot simple materials. White ceiling with a molded rosette, light-painted walls with moldings outlining wallpaper inserts, parquet or laminate flooring - when renovating a living room in a classic style, you can quite limit yourself to these components. As for decor, in this matter a considerable burden falls on lamps and textiles on the windows.

19. Moldings for wall decoration

In the photo: Room in light colors with moldings in wall decoration

Thanks to the moldings outlining the lilac 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, the area for the television panel is also highlighted in this interior. Thus, these decorative frames help organize the space.

20. Sconces with glass pendants

In the photo: The beige living room is decorated with a pair of classic sconces with glass pendants

Golden sconces in the shape of antique candlesticks with iridescent glass pendants, when placed on mirror surfaces, become even more expressive. These wall lamps can be used in conjunction 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. Textiles as a color accent

In the photo: The interior of a beautiful living room in the neoclassical style 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 design of the interior of a classic living room. If your room tends towards classicism, then you can pay attention to curtains with tassels, fringes and lambrequins. Those who prefer lighter neoclassical style will most likely choose simple curtains on hangers, as in the photo above. In the example presented, the curtains are refreshing mint shade They also become a color accent, helping to add variety to a monochrome light composition.

22. Contrasting wallpaper and photo collage

In the photo: Gray-gray wallpaper on a light background is perceived as an expressive contrast

And in this living room in the style of modern classics, the walls are painted with light paint. To avoid a feeling of monotony in the interior, it was important to choose a bright color accent. And the solution to this problem was an insert of bluish-colored wallpaper outlined by a molding. In this way, our designers created a contrast in the room. The insert also served as a platform for a photo collage and sconces. 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: Living room in a classic style with mirrors in the decor

Long beveled mirror inserts in the wall decoration highlight the bay window area where the dining room is located. Tall golden candlesticks “echo” the moldings and decor of upholstered furniture. Such unusual floor lamps add palace splendor to the space. The beveled inserts on the walls are continued in the ceiling decoration, which creates an interesting optical effect in the room.

24. Chandelier in a socket

In the photo: In classic interiors, chandeliers are usually placed in molded rosettes

When working with classics, you will have to place each chandelier in special socket, which can be either absolutely simple in decor or have exquisite stucco contours. In some way, this finishing element is also a means of zoning: accompanying 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 ultimately choose: a simple electric one, modern model, running on biofuel, or a classic hearth with a chimney. In any case, your apartment will only benefit from the presence of this element of furniture. In the interior of this living room, the fireplace becomes part of the TV area. By decorating the hearth portal with mirror inserts, our designers brought sources of additional “artistic” highlights into the space.

26. Carpet as decoration for a classic space

In the photo: The interior of a small living room with a fireplace and a blue-blue carpet in the decor

Another decorative element without which it is difficult to imagine a classic. In this case we are talking about a large carpet with an oriental pattern. This floor design element, along with the fireplace, will be your guarantee home comfort. Don’t forget about such useful functions of the carpet as softening steps and insulating.

27. Classic floor lamp and patterned curtains

In the photo: Curtains caramel shade and a classic floor lamp in the interior of the kitchen-living room

The interior of this kitchen-living room uses curtains of a caramel-chocolate shade. 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.

Current interior design of a living room in a classic style is an issue that requires very careful professional study and fresh ideas for decorating the space. When working with classics, you should not take risks by 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 from performers good taste, technical knowledge and excellent erudition. From the designers of the Fundament Group of Companies

Colored stone is presented in various shades, which allows it to be used in various interiors. The special texture adds chic and elegance to the atmosphere. The stone fits well into various styles, but it is important to follow the designers' recommendations.

Do you want to create a living room interior simply and tastefully? Choose to decorate your living room in a classic style. Such an interior will truly inspire and relax after a hard day at work.

Classicism is elegant luxury and stylish comfort that will never be called unfashionable. Classic is suitable for decorating a living room only if the room is spacious enough. Modern interiors of living rooms in an apartment:

The interior of a living room in a classic style cannot consist of bright and sharp colors. The color scheme is always in pastel and calm tones in combination with natural shades of wood.

Golden, beige and pale yellow undertones would be quite appropriate. Bronze, gilding, noble pastels are the most acceptable colors for a classic interior. Living room decor ideas photo:

But you should not get carried away with gilding, so that the interior does not become overloaded with gold elements. Goes great with gold and White color. White, in general, is very relevant, especially in combination with dark wood.

Modern living room wall decoration

To give the room a classic feel, choose wallpaper in classic colors. This is usually expensive, dim wallpaper with a pattern to match or with vertical pattern. It is better if the walls do not look flashy and bright.

Preference should be given to plain and dim patterns. As an option, you can use gold-plated and relief jewelry. In any case, the walls should have an expensive and solid appearance. Modern design Living room walls in a classic style suggest “wealth” and excellent taste.

Modern fireplace in the living room interior

One more a win-win, This modern fireplace in the interior of the living room. Such a detail will attract attention and add comfort. Believe me, not one of the guests will pass by the fireplace, and spending winter evenings next to the fire will be simply a pleasure.

Flooring: cork floors, laminate and parquet

Cork flooring is considered one of the most popular. And the main reason for this is the high environmental friendliness and unique characteristics of cork.
Cork floors are not subject to rotting or shrinking, and have excellent antibacterial characteristics.

In addition, during production, the floor covering is additionally treated with special compounds, which completely eliminates the possibility of mold and mildew formation. Modern interiors of living rooms in an apartment with cork floors:

After any short-term or longer-term mechanical impact, cork floors instantly regain their original appearance. The high shock-absorbing characteristics of cork also have a good effect on the human musculoskeletal system, significantly reducing the load when walking. It is also important that cork floors are incredibly beautiful due to their unique intricate patterns.

Such floors can last for a long time without losing their original appearance. However, it is worth considering that it is advisable to lay parquet only in those rooms where there is a low probability of high mechanical loads, the formation of dirt and moisture (living room, bedroom). Laminate is the most modern type of flooring. It is characterized by maximum wear resistance, strength, durability and environmental friendliness.

In addition, laminate is represented by numerous collections that contain laminated boards of a wide variety of colors and textures. Moreover, the pattern applied to the surface of the laminate perfectly replicates the structure of natural wood of any type of wood, both ordinary and exotic.

It is as easy as possible to choose a laminate that can effectively highlight the overall beauty of the interior. Wherein, this type flooring will cost less than natural parquet due to a more affordable price. The interior of the living room is simple and tasteful - this is exactly about covering the floor with laminate.

You need to choose an expensive carpet and it must be the same tone as the furniture. You can use several rectangular rugs.

Stucco all over the ceiling or painting.

It is difficult to make the ceiling correct and consistent with classicism, because harmoniously selected colors and decorations must have an impeccable appearance.

Curtains, furniture upholstery, tablecloths will fit into the overall style if they are made of dense fabrics, such as brocade, silk, satin or velvet. Forged or wooden cornices are allowed. An option with fabric drapery on both cornices and windows is possible.

Furniture will suit massive and always made of wood. A good detail of the classic style is the fireplace. The façade of the fireplace can be made of marble or cast iron. And on the shelf by the fireplace you can place several classic accessories in the form of figurines or candlesticks.

Due to the changing nature of Mrs. Fashion and changes in the preferences of beauty connoisseurs, the appearance of our interiors is also changing.

However, the classic style, having passed through centuries, never ceases to be relevant among our compatriots.

Decorating a living room interior in a classic style today, like a hundred years ago, is a sign of wealth and taste.

The character of classicism has always been the desire for luxury and grace. And even fashion could not influence the indestructibility of this style.

Living room in classic style

The guest room, decorated in a classic style, is distinguished by the use of exclusively expensive finishing materials, natural textiles, wooden furniture from valuable species, antique decor.

And the latter should be used in abundance in this direction.

Since classicism belongs to the historical style, as well as elaborate baroque and luxurious rococo, stucco moldings, antique figurines, paintings famous artists, mirrors in curlicue frames, candlesticks made of expensive metals will fit right in when decorating a living room in a classic style. Photos of rooms abounding in luxury will reflect the claims of this pompous trend.

Color spectrum

To organize classicism in the interior, it is important not only to be generous in the use of materials, but also to use colors characteristic of the style.

As a rule, the decor should be dominated by soft shades interspersed with gilding. They allow the feeling of constant celebration to border on harmony and tranquility. Here should prevail pastel shades.

Small living room in classic style

The old Russian proverb: “small and remote” perfectly reflects a small room in a classical style. Lack of space does not mean the exclusion of such design.

Introducing the spirit of the 18th century into the interior can be done even in a cramped space.

The main thing is to do this carefully, trying not to oversaturate the room either in furniture, or in the use of decor, or in an abundance of gilding.

Otherwise, the living room will look like a mess with a touch of luxury.

For living room furniture in a classic style, try to choose oversized and essential furniture. Avoid using non-functional items in a small room.

A classic of our time

Time makes its own adjustments to everything that exists on Earth. And, of course, this direction in design was no exception.

Found creative people, who reorganized the classical style without affecting its basic idea. Such changes have led to the emergence of new directions, the main of which is modern classics.

This style is characterized by the interweaving of historical antiquity with modernization.

The task of organizing a living room in a modern classic style lies in the skillful combination of elements dating back to different times.

To achieve harmony in the room great solution there will be a fireplace placement. A modern living room in a classic style with a fireplace will always contain a spirit of comfort and warmth, even if the fireplace is electric.

Combining a guest room with a kitchen

Apartments in multi-storey buildings They don’t always have large rooms. And kitchens, as a rule, leave one wanting more space.

But people of our time are distinguished by ingenuity and resourcefulness. The decision to combine both rooms will not interfere with their functional purpose and the classic appearance of the interior.

A modern kitchen-living room in a classic style will require a little patience, effort, and vigilance from its reorganizers.

Indeed, in mixing two styles, as in the experiment with chemicals: a little overdone - and the expected result is not achieved.

It is important to adhere to the main characteristics of the style in color scheme, furniture, accessories.

The most important point in connecting the kitchen with the living room is dividing the room into functional zones.

Proper arrangement of furniture will help you cope with this task. For example, in the sitting area you can put a sofa, a coffee table, and hang a TV screen on the opposite wall.

This area can be separated from the kitchen by a bar counter. Also, lighting each area and painting the walls in different matching shades will do a great job of dividing the room.

Photo of a living room in a classic style

Currently, many designers are using all sorts of methods to design a living room in a more interesting and unique way.

However, despite the various design techniques, the most worthy and sophisticated option is the classic living room style, which has never lost its significance and relevance.

At the same time, decorating a living room in this style can be regarded as a sophisticated and chic look for the room. It is also worth noting that performing high-quality design in a classic style is a very complex and painstaking job.

Therefore, many classics lovers turn to the services of highly qualified and experienced designers who can complete any, even the most difficult task.

However, it is possible to decorate a living room in a classic style yourself, but this will take a lot of effort and time, and you also need to have certain theoretical knowledge in this area.

Basic requirements for decorating a living room

The option of decorating a living room in a classic style has always been considered the most popular and in demand. At the same time, the interior of this style itself has a rather stylish and strict appearance.

The furnishings of a room in this style should have a strict, neat and festive look, while everything that is inside the room should be harmoniously combined with each other.

As an additional decorative material Plaster, various types of fabric can be applied to the walls of this room, and artistic painting is also acceptable.

At the same time, finishing materials must be used of the highest quality, which means this will require significant financial costs.

Options for decorating a hall in a classic style

Any room decorated in a classic style will have a rich and chic look, so by looking at the interior of a living room in a classic style, you can determine what status the owner of this room has.

Of course, the interior of such a room will not leave anyone indifferent, so this is the point main feature classic style.

It is clear that the furnishings in the room should be very beautiful, as well as create a calm and cozy environment.

Elite bright living rooms: classic

As a rule, the main color used to decorate a classic living room is considered to be a light shade.

However, it is recommended to dilute the light shade with decorative elements that have a darker and more saturated color. As decoration, you can install on the wall: various columns or friezes and moldings, reliefs. Modern wall panels can also be a good option for decorative wall decoration.

It is also worth noting that the ceiling should be decorated in light shades.

As a rule, the ceiling is decorated with a variety of moldings and friezes; of course, a beautiful cornice can also be considered a decorative element. Additionally, the ceiling can be decorated with plaster stucco, which looks very impressive.

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Living room in classic style: choice of textiles

Curtains are of no small importance in a classic-style living room. They perform a very important function, this is adjustment natural light in room.

So, for example, if, as needed, curtains can be used to shield a room from the sun, or do the opposite.

As a rule, curtains designed for a classic style have a very chic look. At the same time, it is not permissible to install Roman blinds or modern blinds, this will negatively affect the interior of the entire room.

Living room chairs: classic

All furniture for a living room in a classic style should be made from natural natural materials, such as wood, or you can additionally use MDF-based material.

Not least important for the living room are chairs, which should be made only from the highest quality materials. However, their cost should be very high.

Note!

Classic living room in a country house

In order for a living room in a classic style to have a unique and impeccable appearance, it must be decorated with high-quality and very expensive finishing materials.

In this case, the interior of the room plays an important role, as well as various decorative elements, which should give the living room a very strict and chic style, but at the same time, the atmosphere in the room should contribute to relaxation and tranquility.

The location of upholstered furniture in the room is of no small importance; they should be positioned in such a way that the sofa or soft chairs formed a semicircle between them.

How to decorate a classic living room?

Recreating a room in a classic style will take a lot of time, and it is also a very complex and tedious task that requires a lot of financial investment.

In this case, it is necessary to follow a clear sequence of rules for decorating a living room in a classic style.

Note!

The main feature when decorating a classic style is the size of the room, since a room with a large area is ideal for creating a classic style.

At the same time, furniture for a living room in a classic style should be freely placed in the required place, and in general everything should be placed compactly and tastefully. It is not permissible to complement the classic style with other styles; this will in no way make the room more beautiful, but on the contrary.

Photo of a living room in a classic style

The classic style in the interior is universal; it remains relevant for many years. A traditional style living room is a cozy, comfortable room that combines the beauty, elegance and rigor of traditional design. It is pleasant to be in such a room and to receive guests; it demonstrates to visitors the excellent taste of the owner, his desire for order, stability and harmony. Let's consider the rules for decorating the interior of a living room in a classic style.

Features of the classic style

Each of the classical movements has a number of its own unique features, but there are also General characteristics for the entire direction. First of all, it is moderation, restraint, soft, warm colors, smooth lines.

Character traits

Traditional style is a fairly broad concept - it includes Empire, Baroque, Rococo, and modern classics. It is most popular in the variant of classicism - a direction created on the basis of ancient culture.

The interior of the living room in a classic style is distinguished by following features:

• the presence of peculiar " focal points» - the interior of each room is built around some piece of furniture (for example, a sofa or fireplace);
• correct and clear geometric shapes, antique restraint and severity of the setting;
• plain walls, the best option- white and other natural, pastel colors;
• a moderate amount of decor, the main elements: stucco on the walls and ceiling, curtains and curtains, elegant porcelain trinkets and dishes;
• symmetrical arrangement of furniture and large decor.

Unlike many other types of decoration, classics cannot stand half-heartedness, so there is no point in decorating just one room in this style. Traditional design loves spacious, bright rooms and high ceilings. Natural expensive materials and antiques are highly valued.

Color palette

Classic prefers calm, noble shades, does not like variegation - you should not experiment with color and contrasts, or dilute the interior with bright notes.

Basic shades in the design of a classic living room:

• white;
• beige;
• gold;
• ocher;
• yellow;
• terracotta;
• olive.

The traditional color combination of classicism is white and gold. In this case, inclusions of black are also possible. On furnishings, you can make accents in burgundy, dark blue or dark green. The main thing is that the selected additional color is the only bright accent and is repeated in most furnishings.

There can be three or four colors in the room - do not allow the decor to be variegated or tacky. Restraint and moderation should be in everything. It is worth noting that modern classics allow more freedom in choosing the color scheme of the design - it is enough to maintain the overall harmony of the interior.

Living room decoration

The hall in the design under consideration requires carefully thought out high-quality finishing, if possible using expensive materials. The colors chosen are light and neutral.

Floor and ceiling

The floor of a living room with a classic design should be laid out with expensive and high-quality ceramic tiles under stone or marble, or wooden parquet. Choose a dark, matte shade, perhaps a stacked geometric pattern that visually expands the room. As a rule, the floor remains uncovered, but if this option seems uncomfortable, a small carpet in front of the sofa is acceptable. It can be plain or with a laconic floral pattern.

Ceilings in this style are preferably simple, with white, ivory, or beige plaster. If funds allow, you can decorate them plaster stucco, curbs (with high ceilings) and graceful rosettes. The center of the ceiling is a richly decorated chandelier made of crystal or expensive glass, with shades in the form of candlesticks.

Walls

Wall decoration in classic design distinguished by simplicity and natural shades. Wallpaper in this direction is quite acceptable.

They can be of the following types:

• with vertical stripes in the spirit of the Victorian era;
• with a simple floral pattern in a dark shade;
• with geometric patterns;
• plain, light, pastel colors.

Wallpaper can be either paper or fabric. If they are rough, then this technique will add comfort to the formal atmosphere. traditional interior. The main thing is that the shade of the pattern on the wallpaper is barely noticeable and has minimal contrast with its background.

In no large room better to choose plain wallpaper, or Venetian plaster. In the spacious living room, wallpaper can be added below wood panels with stucco or carving. Also suitable for large living rooms wall decorations in the form of bas-relief and pilasters. If you are a fan of Baroque or Rococo, try upholstering the walls, or one of them, with expensive fabric, such as satin.

Room decoration

Decorating a traditional living room is no easy task. It requires complete harmony of all elements, adherence to strict symmetry and unity.

Furniture

Furniture in traditional design- wooden, from an array of expensive species (walnut, oak, cherry wood). Its forms are distinguished by grace and elegant pretentiousness: carved legs and backs, high rise, inlay with gold, bronze, mother-of-pearl, enamel. Classic means the use of sets in the design of the living room - a set of sofas and paired armchairs.

The seating area in this option includes a sofa (sometimes two identical ones), armchairs on both sides of it, and a rectangular wooden coffee table, which can accommodate a vase of flowers, or a group of porcelain figurines.

Upholstery of upholstered furniture includes several materials:

• Genuine Leather;
• expensive textiles;

The upholstery should be in harmony with the shade wall covering, ideally, repeat its pattern or ornament. Pay attention to terracotta, coral, beige, cream and lavender tones.

Classic prefers symmetry, so most of the furniture in the interior should have a pair. If you love Baroque and Rococo, give preference to exquisite, sophisticated decor: gilding, inlay with precious metals. If you prefer a strict Empire style, give up the abundance of decorations and choose items simple shapes.

Decor and textiles

The decor in classic design is distinguished by discreet elegance, cold luxury and high quality materials. There should be few elements, but their choice should be approached with special care and not skimping.

Here are a few main points in decorating a living room:

• porcelain products: vases with flowers, decorative plates on the walls, figurines on shelves, cabinets, cabinets and the fireplace;
• mirrors - their shape is in complete harmony with the prevailing silhouettes of the room;
• clock - semicircular, with carvings, gilding, bronze inlay, mahogany, precious stones;
• elegant candlesticks made of forged metal;
• paintings with pastoral scenes or landscapes, picturesque tapestries - their color scheme should not contrast strongly with the basic shades of the decor.

A good idea is to make an ensemble from a thematic group of figures, for example, a pastoral from rural life.

Classic textiles are used to a minimum - curtains, furniture upholstery, sometimes small carpets in the sofa area. Choose thick curtains: silk or velvet, gathered with gold thread. If the room is spacious and has enough light, complement them with a light tulle curtain. Doorways with the same design can also be used to decorate doorways, especially in large rooms. Floor lamps with fabric lampshades, whose pattern repeats the patterns on the furniture upholstery, look interesting in a traditional atmosphere.

Classicism, unlike modern trends, not only allows, but also welcomes open or transparent glass cabinets, demonstrating the contents, especially if they are books. Ideally, it is expected to exhibit a book series and subscription publications.

Lighting

A traditional living room requires good lighting. In the center of the room, hang a large luxurious chandelier in white, gold, transparent blue, or soft pink. Its decorations will include exquisite crystal pendants, lampshades in the form of candlesticks, rosebuds, bells or tulips. Light tonality: only natural yellowish, or with a pinkish sheen, is recognized.

The chandelier is complemented by other light sources - tall floor lamps, small lamps, paired sconces. They all must adhere to the same silhouette. Sconces, as a rule, are placed on the sides of a sofa or fireplace, floor lamps are placed near a bookcase or sideboard, lamps are placed on cabinets or coffee tables, and they illuminate armchairs. When decorating lamps, preference is given to forged elements, simple geometric patterns, textile lampshades to match other furnishings. Luxurious candelabra made of copper with gilding, bronze, silver with forged patterns and inserts made of enamel, Venetian or Bohemian glass will also fit perfectly into the interior.

Fireplace

A living room in the style of modern classics will be incomplete without a cozy, richly decorated antique fireplace. If you like it vintage interiors, give preference to natural rather than decorative, or electric version.

The hearth can be conveniently placed in a wall niche or any other hollow type structure. If it is not possible to purchase a real fireplace, add naturalness and realism to its electric version with the help of decorative attributes: pokers, firewood, forged grates.

The fireplace is one of the traditional centers of the living room.

There are two types of furniture arrangement in front of it:

• a coffee table, floor lamps and cabinets are located parallel to the fireplace, a sofa and armchairs are symmetrically opposite each other;
• the sofa and armchairs are moved in a semicircle towards the fireplace, the cabinets are placed between them - this type of arrangement is suitable for those who like to bask on cold evenings by a warm fireplace.

More modern way location - a fireplace under a TV hung on the wall.

Porcelain and crystal items, embroidered napkins, candlesticks, and photographs in beautiful wooden frames are placed on the mantelpiece as decorations. You can hang a panel above the board self made, and decorate the grille and frame with stucco or carvings.

How to decorate a small living room

Although the direction in question loves the breadth of space, a small living room in a classic style with correct design will look as cozy and formal as the big one.

To create the effect of expanding space, the following techniques are used:

• a lot of light: natural (large open windows) and artificial (abundance of lighting elements, Spotlights in dark areas);
• more mirrors - tall wall-length mirrors, mirror doors cabinets will reflect and refract light favorably, creating the illusion of depth in space;
• minimum furniture: a sofa, a couple of small armchairs, a cabinet and coffee table;
• instead of a regular sideboard, buy a wardrobe - it saves space great and will look organic with the appropriate decor;
• suspended ceiling light shade will visually increase the height of the living room.

The ideal color scheme for a small living room in a classic design is white and beige. It is better to replace wallpaper in a small room with plaster or paint. If these coatings do not suit you, choose embossed types of wallpaper and take care of perfectly smooth walls. Wallpaper is preferably light and plain, but a small, simple pattern is also acceptable.

Video

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