Classic style bedroom
A classic style bedroom is a return to the tradition and sophistication of the past decades (and even centuries). The interior contains both vintage collectible pieces of furniture and stylized ones, but no less high quality and expensive. For furnishing the interior, you can attract professional designers or do it yourself.
Peculiarities
The sophistication of the interior in the classic style will appeal to aesthetes and those who live with their eyes. The design, opposed to minimalism, is characterized by an abundance of decorative elements, details, implies the use of expensive materials and high-quality technologies. Classic bedroom features:
- Elaboration, attention to detail. When creating a design in a classic style, each element is selected with great care, so that it is combined with other interior items.
- The atmosphere of the past, an appeal to the past. To maintain it, vintage wallpapers, furniture, lamps are used. The design is based on traditional trends and styles, which are being modernized taking into account the needs of the modern person.
- The predominance of natural materials. Furniture made of expensive sorts of wood, upholstered in silk, velvet, suede - an option familiar to a bedroom in a classic style. Parquet is used for flooring, as well as laminate, ceramic tiles imitating marble and granite.
- Using a calm color scheme. The bedroom can be made in any shade, however, warm pastel colors are usually used as basic ones. They are diluted with bright blotches: burgundy, golden, violet.
- A triumph of symmetry. The harmony of the interior is achieved through the arrangement of the same elements and their combination. We are talking about identical mirrors, armchairs, bedside tables, located at equal distances from the bed.
- An abundance of art objects: paintings, vases, statues. One of the main features of the classic style, which serves as the embodiment of wealth. In the bedrooms there are original works, reproductions are acceptable for middle class apartments. The preference is given to the works of recognized creators and classics.
Modern trends include striving for simple lines and shapes. Minimalism is alien to the classic style, but it does not tolerate pretentiousness. Too many details (and most importantly - their incorrect combination) gives rise to bad taste, which negates the peaceful nobility and appeal to the origins. Therefore, when choosing an interior, it is important not to overdo it with individual elements: they must all be in harmony with each other.
Varieties of the classic style
Ideas about traditions and norms in design change every era and are often intertwined with modern trends. There are also national traits that serve as an expression of the culture of different countries. Therefore, there is no strictly established classical style that everyone would adhere to.
There are several varieties of it.
English classics
This historical style is a symbiosis of national features of different traditions: Victorian, British, Scottish and others.Precious woods, expensive fabrics, parquet - all these materials fit perfectly into the classic English interior. Such a bedroom is conservative, therefore the use of veils, curtains, draperies, lace is appropriate. Owners of old houses can afford a fireplace, next to which they traditionally put a sofa or rocking chair. However, the central subject of the bedroom is always the bed, which is decorated with expensive bedspreads and canopies.
French classics
Lightness, grace and an abundance of light - this is what distinguishes the presented style. The interior does not tolerate extravagance, contrasts and flashy details. It transports its owner to warm lands where calmness and serenity flourish. The color scheme is dominated by cream, beige and white, in addition, it is permissible to use turquoise, mint, muted gray-blue shades. French classics are suitable for large bedrooms with high ceilings and windows.
American classics
The style originates in the Old World, it appeared when American settlers modified the English and French classics, adapting it to themselves and their way of life. For such an interior, the arrangement of furniture in the center is typical, the division of the room into zones. The colors are dominated by gray, yellow, white and beige. It is customary to combine plain walls with ornaments on pillows, carpets and upholstery. Practical furniture, built-in wardrobes and shelves are preferred.
Classicism
The use of antique paraphernalia is an integral feature of classicism. It is distinguished by its rigor, clarity, gravitation towards symmetry and proportionality. Light walls and coverings are combined with dark wood furniture, decorative objects in natural shades. It is customary to divide the room into zones, each of which performs a specific function. Preference is given to simple things made of expensive materials. The interior looks good in large rooms with high ceilings.
Modern classic
A variation of traditional interiors, taking into account new trends. A characteristic feature of the style is the triumph of smooth lines, smooth surfaces, rounded corners. The design tends to be comparatively simple, to the use of natural patterns, natural shades. Furniture is functional and practical, it should be as comfortable as possible. In this sub-style, one cannot find ornate carved legs or a massive headboard, but the room is still distinguished by refinement and harmony.
Neoclassic
In this style, the features of modern and classic are intertwined. Such an interior is notable for its dynamism, striving for everything new and original. Furniture and decor items are characterized by clear forms, gravitation towards a single color palette.
The color range is dominated by natural shades: white, gray, brown. Natural materials are held in high esteem: stone, wood, high-quality fabrics. Superfluous things that do not carry a practical orientation are taboo for such a bedroom, therefore special attention is paid to the choice of each item.
New design ideas
Decorating a bedroom in a classic style requires adherence to established rules and canons. For a long time, it was strictly forbidden to deviate from them, however, modern trends in design make it possible to combine different directions for the sake of practicality and functionality. This is exactly the case with the following styles: modern and neoclassical. They offer a fresh perspective on the decoration of the apartment.
Pragmatism is an integral feature of interiors, in which traditions and fashion trends are intertwined. Neoclassicism allows you to decorate a bedroom in one color scheme, choosing a basic shade: cocoa, ivory, baked milk, beige, gray. Colors are combined in different percentage combinations. Light monochromatic walls give a feeling of lightness, spaciousness, and also refer to minimalism.To bring dynamism to the design, it is permissible to use variegated blotches: these can be bright pillows, bedspreads, picture frames.
A fresh solution will be the symmetrical arrangement of furniture in the center of the room. On the one hand, the principles of the classic style are not violated, on the other, effective zoning is achieved. This is due to the fact that modern design tends towards simplicity and minimalism.
According to the degree of detail, the classic style is divided into three types:
- Lightweight. The interior is made in calm shades, not burdened with decor. All the features of the style are taken into account, symmetry is at the heart, natural materials are used. The design is appropriate for small rooms, the area of which is trying to visually increase.
- Average. Standard interiors for a middle-class city apartment. When arranging a bedroom, marble, crystal, solid wood are held in high esteem, while metal and plastic are prohibited. Substitutes for natural materials are acceptable if they are made of sufficient quality. When choosing furniture, attention is paid to classic proportions, smooth lines.
- Saturated. The room has the maximum concentration of detail. Painted details (including by hand), carved legs, stucco moldings on the walls, massive multi-level chandeliers - all this is inherent in this kind of classic style. It is very important to know when to stop and not to overdo it.
The latter interior is the best fit for the decoration of premium apartments and mansions. It requires significant financial investments, serves as an expression of the status of its owner. The luxury interior requires the use of the best fabrics and wood varieties, high-quality finishes.
Materials and finishes
When creating an interior in a classic style, great attention is paid to the decoration of the walls, floor and ceiling. Perfectly flat surfaces should be the epitome of luxurious restraint, they are the basis of all design. The highest quality materials should be chosen. It's not about their price, but about the fact that cheap wallpaper or floor coverings will not be in harmony with other interior items. They will last little.
Walls
Venetian plaster, wood paneling and baseboards, vinyl wallpaper with discreet but elegant patterns - all this is appropriate when decorating a bedroom in a classic style. The direction allows you to combine textures, shades, decorative panels can be placed on a monochromatic surface.
In large rooms, columns are placed or existing protrusions are styled under them. In this case, repairs are possible only after obtaining the appropriate work permit (it will be required if supporting structures are involved). Arches with stucco work look great above the bed or in the doorway.
Floor
A classic interior is hard to imagine without wood flooring. Parquet is best suited for these purposes, preference should be given to a single-color material. It is permissible to replace this material with a laminate: it looks less sophisticated, but it is easier to install and has a sufficient level of strength. The final point will be carpets with a discreet pattern, decorated with tassels or fringe.
Ceiling
Ceilings with a height of three meters or more are considered ideal for a classic style. They will allow you to place a large chandelier, arrange a two-level structure with curly edges. If there is not enough space, the ceiling is whitewashed and skirting boards are drawn around the perimeter. To decorate the ceiling, frescoes, paintings, stretch canvases are used.
Arranging a classic bedroom in a middle-class apartment is somewhat more difficult than in an expensive space. A limited budget requires savings, but these savings should not affect the quality of the materials.In a small room, you can get by with a minimum of decorative elements, focusing on light colors; using them in a bedroom of 14 meters will expand the space.
If the owner of the apartment decides to use substitute materials, you should give preference to high-quality laminate and ceramic tiles. Products from trusted manufacturers cannot be distinguished at first glance from natural stone or wood. They have good performance characteristics. Small room 18 sq. m requires a competent combination of tones, the arrangement of built-in niches and the installation of shelves on the walls - instead of cabinets and shelves.
Color solutions
A classic-style room requires the use of soothing pastel shades. Warm colors give the room a cosiness. They are pleasing to the eye, and therefore have a calming effect, which is especially important when decorating a bedroom. The walls, decorated in beige tones, are neutral; it is easy to combine furniture and other interior items with them. Things look original on several volumes darker than the finish. Walnut flooring and bedspreads will match almost any decor.
An all-white bedroom is a bold decision as it requires at least some basic design knowledge. When choosing an interior, different light shades are combined, while it is important that objects and decoration do not merge with each other. You can add small gray blotches. In contrast to this option, a dark room looks. We are not talking about the prevalence of black - you can play with wooden details and shades of brown. You cannot overdo it with them, otherwise the interior will turn out to be too gloomy.
It may seem that the colors that are used in the design of a classic bedroom are few - but it can still look cheerful and bright. Powdery, blue, pale pink bedroom - all these options are suitable for young girls and become an expression of their youthful nature. A gray room will not look boring or monotonous if you correctly place color accents and choose the right furniture.
This interior is characterized by the use of golden and silver decorative elements: cornices, door handles, tassels, patterns on textiles. There should not be too many of them, otherwise the room will look pretentious. However, there are such bedrooms, the base color of which is gold. To think over the interior in such colors, it is better to contact the professionals; otherwise, there is a high risk that the result will be tasteless.
Interior
The arrangement of the interior itself is the last thing, but they begin to think it over even before the repair is carried out. Furniture, lighting fixtures, decorative elements - all this should be combined with each other and with finishing materials.
A small bed will not be very appropriate in a large bedroom, and massive chandeliers (even if they are very beautiful and completely correspond to the principles of the classical style) will look good only in rooms with high ceilings. The manufacturer, the color scheme, and the size of each item are also important. It will be possible to create a harmonious interior only if all the specified criteria are taken into account.
Furniture
Interior items for a classic bedroom are made of solid oak, pine, ash, mahogany. Plain wood will look cheap, even if significant sums are spent on other furnishings. For this reason, this style does not tolerate fakes, you need to purchase those models whose texture and natural beauty can be admired endlessly. Classic furniture is present in the collections of many manufacturers.
Italian bedrooms
Italy is famous for its furniture factories and occupies a leading position in this field.At the origins of a successfully developing industry lies a family business: initially there were many small industries that created a limited number of products to order. Now mass production has been established, but each factory still strives to develop unique models, setting trends in furniture fashion.
Thanks to a close connection with the past, Italian manufacturers produce some of the world's finest classic-style bedrooms. It is about both excellent aesthetic characteristics and the high quality of the raw materials used. Good wood can withstand temperature extremes. Thanks to special impregnations, it becomes resistant to high humidity.
Chinese bedrooms
Low price is one of the main advantages of products from Asian manufacturers. Cheap materials are used to create furniture, the design often leaves much to be desired.
China is known for creating forgeries, most of which are visible to the naked eye. Factories that make furniture using Italian technologies stand a little to the side. These factories are owned by large European companies, they create products under the "parent" brand. However, the quality of such furniture will still be lower.
Russian
Classic furniture can also be found in the collections of domestic manufacturers. The products will not be of such good quality as their European counterparts - in addition, the assortment is not so great. With a limited budget, neutral models with a minimum of decor will suit the requirements of the chosen style. Some factories buy the right to use Italian designs and use them as the basis for their own collections.
Spanish
Very interesting bedrooms, popular all over the world. Spanish companies offer premium quality furniture. Models made of solid wood, beds with massive headboards, products with carved legs - products made in this country (along with Italian ones) are the best fit for classic interiors.
Modular furniture represents ready-made sets of different interior items, made in the same style. This option is quite practical, but it is not recommended to purchase it for classic bedrooms. The companies produce typical models that do not differ in a variety of designs and decorative elements, which is not suitable for traditional interiors.
The main element of the bedroom is the bed. As a rule, large double models are purchased for a classic interior. Next to them is a bedside table or a bedside table with a night light. The room may contain a wardrobe or a rack, there are graceful shelves on the walls, an armchair. When the area of the room allows, part of it can be used to equip the working area. You can put a writing or computer desk there.
Lighting
A classic-style bedroom should be light - and at the same time, there should not be too many lighting fixtures in it, since the room is intended for relaxation. The main lighting is located on the ceiling - a massive chandelier, decorated with crystal pendants, candle-shaped lamps, decorative chains. Nightlights are placed on the bedside table or nightstand, sconces are installed on the walls, the details of which are made of artificially aged metals.
Decor
A beautiful and cozy room requires the use of additional elements. Pictures, carpets, bedspreads, frescoes are used as decor. Works of art, including collectible ones, are appropriate in classic interiors. Special attention is paid to textiles. Curtains consist of two layers: light tulle and heavy curtains, for the creation of which they take velvet, brocade, satin, silk. Lambrequins, hooks with tassels and hangers are suitable for decorating windows.
When arranging a room, special attention is paid to bedding.It is also sewn from noble materials: satin, silk, percale. Fabrics can be complemented with elegant embroidery - in tone or lighter than the main color. It is better to choose a bedspread in variegated shades to highlight the central piece of furniture - the bed.
Beautiful design solutions
The right color is one of the first steps to creating a cozy bedroom. Decorated in sandy, vanilla shades, the room will be associated with warmth and comfort. This shade, taken as a basis, can be present on walls, in furniture decoration, in paintings. To add accents, it is recommended to include golden details: for example, cornices, frames, patterns on the upholstery. The picture will be completed by a massive bed with carved legs and a headboard.
The abundance of indoor plants and bouquets of flowers in elegant vases will revive the interior. They will become a “breath of air” for the inhabitants of megalopolises living far from parks and gardens. Green color harmonizes well with light shades, natural wood furniture. The pots can be located by the window or stand throughout the room, but the latter option is only suitable for sufficiently lit rooms. If there is a balcony adjoining the bedroom, glass doors will be a good solution.
The limited space does not become an obstacle on the way to arranging a room in a classic style. A wardrobe built into the niche and a table mounted in the wall will save space, and the bed will take up most of the area - the central object of any bedroom.
White walls and light interior items will visually expand the space, as well as the rejection of materials with textures. In this case, there will be a mixture of classic and minimalist styles, expressed in understated sophistication and luxury.
An interesting solution for a narrow bedroom would be the arrangement of shelves above the bed and mirrored cabinets on the sides. Above the headboard, you can store books, decorative items, and the doors will close seasonal items or bed linen from prying eyes. The use of mirrors is due to the desire to visually expand the space; for the same purpose, you can use wallpaper with vertical stripes, plain bedspreads and curtains.
Experiment lovers who are not afraid of radical solutions in the interior can decorate the bedroom in red tones. The use of this color is atypical for the classic style, but modern trends allow the inclusion of one basic bright shade in the design. Scarlet walls or carpet will become an expression of passion, emotion and expressiveness. Warm colors should be preferred. The final chord will be a four-poster double bed with crisp white bedspreads. The luxurious bedroom is ready!
How to equip a bedroom in a classic style, see the video below.
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