Decoration of interior in classic style. 15 ideas

Colin Stevenson
4 min readApr 25, 2017

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Fashion is changeable and has unlimited power. It decides, not only how we rest and how to dress, but also what our interior will be like. In recent years, more and more new styles have emerged in the design of interiors, but the interior, decorated in a classical style, is still relevant.

The classical style creates not only a harmonious atmosphere in the room, but also is a sign of material well-being and fine taste.

When decorating an interior, in a classical style, you need to comply with a number of requirements. It is characterized by harmony, symmetry and expensive, high-quality materials in all details, from finishing materials to accessories.

For the classical interior elements of decor are obligatory: figurines, candlesticks, chandeliers with pendants, stucco molding, paintings, mirrors. If you have chosen a classic interior, you should make sure that the color scheme is calm, without flashy shades, mostly beige and cream shades, but there may be exceptions. With the help of color, you can achieve important characteristics that characterize this style. For the classics it is important to feel rich, solemn, graceful. This can be done with pastel shades. Also suitable are all neutral warm colors, such as sand, olive, shades of brown, and a combination of these colors.

For the classic interior, a combination of pastel tones with gilding is considered common, but it can not be overloaded with a large number of colors and details. To exclude monotony, you can use for decoration decorative plaster, painting, fabric, and the selected material can have an elegant pattern.

In the classical interior, great attention must be paid to the finish of the ceiling and the floor. Materials should be of only high quality. For finishing the ceiling it is recommended to use modeling, painting, friezes, from which you can create a real work of art. Depending on the purpose of the room, in the decoration you can use columns, semi-columns, they will give the room the grandeur of the palace apartments. An excellent addition to the design can be a fireplace, lined with white marble.

In the design of the room, in the classical style, much attention is paid to furniture. It should be massive, but elegant. The material used to make such furniture is valuable woods, because it may emphasize the elegance and respectability of the entire interior. For upholstery is better to use cotton, silk, satin noble restrained colors with an unobtrusive pattern.

Creating a classic interior, you need to remember that there should not be unnecessary details, but it requires special attention to details, because it can enhance the overall picture. To, even more, emphasize the classic style, you need to take seriously the selection of lighting. In this case, attention should be paid to luxurious volumetric chandeliers made of crystal or expensive glass. Good fit in this style of chandelier with gilded candles, as well as lamps, decorated in floral motifs, sconces, floor lamps with crystal pendants.

Choosing accessories for the classic interior you need to focus on it’s appearance. It should be solid and restrained. To achieve strictness and elegance, your choice can be stopped on products made of porcelain, antique things, paintings, sculptures, and very good mirrors in the artsy framework. According to the designers, paintings with landscapes and portraits, as well as accessories made of bronze and marble, became an integral part of the interiors of the classical style.

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Colin Stevenson

Professional designer in house field, player of American football. Senior User Experience Consultant of Agency. Lives in New York and proud of it. Foll