Apartment design in the style of "modern classic"

Classical interiors have not “become boring” for many centuries now, they are distinguished by great variability and adapt to the latest trends. The result of this adaptation was the style known as “modern classics”. But this is not just a mechanical union of old and modern motifs, but a harmonious cooperation of them.

Regardless of the area of ​​housing, the decor in the style of "modern classic" has two characteristic aspects that have long been known to designers and architects. If the space is small physically, it should be increased, even if only visually, by light colors and high-quality lighting — natural and artificial. It is equally important to maintain symmetry. In those cases when, for objective reasons, it is not possible to support it (for example, in rectangular apartments), it is necessary to clearly distinguish the design centers around which the composition will be formed.

The use of decorative products should be flexibly adapted to the size of each room; among the various colors, it is most preferable that they are single-colored. Arches and columns not only emphasize traditionalism, but can also reinforce the visual unity of style in all parts of the apartment. Now let's look at some moments of modern classics in more detail.

Often use:

• beige;
• sand (and all related colors);
• white tones in various modifications;
• colors of natural wood of various types;
• pastel tones (peach, salmon, delicate pink, pale blue and light green);
• vanilla colors.

It is easy to see that in this list is dominated by light colors, which help to visually push the boundaries of any room. In addition to them, it is imperative to introduce a little gilt into the interior to emphasize classic motifs.But any bright color and eye-catching design is categorically inappropriate in such an environment.

Any branch of the classics, even the “modern” one, always focuses on respectability, material well-being and high taste of the apartment owners. To achieve this is not easy both in technical and material terms - you will need to pay a considerable amount for marble and expensive woods, gold-plated elements, crystal details, luxurious fabrics for drapery. Even if you try to imitate such coatings, you will have to devote a lot of time to the selection of alternatives and their combination among themselves.

Repair can be simplified by creating a uniform and the most concise covering of the walls. And to add a feeling of chic and luxury, silk cloths are used, panels based on expensive veneer. If there are not enough funds for laying natural parquet, or for some other reasons it is not suitable, laminate is used for replacement. As for the ceiling, modern classics involve the use of stucco (plaster or polyurethane foam), sockets for chandeliers, moldings and curtain rods.

The tranquility of the background allows you to enter into the interior of a modern classic very luxurious furniture, made in antique style. Even if you do not order the most expensive unique solutions, and restrict mass production, the possibilities of registration are large enough. Without a doubt, the classic spirit of carving that can be applied on the doors and on the supports of furniture products.

The most attractive configurations - those in which they refused from direct contours, created a maximum of smooth corners. For upholstery classic furniture used satin, tapestry or velor. Varnished parts look very well in this interior, as well as upholstered or embossed with embossed patterns. Furniture of small size is trying to introduce in pairs, because it allows you to create a sense of symmetry and balance.

Strictly not allowed upholstery with prints, pictures should not be used on other design elements.Experts recommend to use for decorating the space "antique" clock (you can even floor), vases of the original form. With a lack of space volumetric sculptures are replaced with plaster busts and figurines.

Bright and, without a doubt, the original move - when the TV is inserted into the frame frame. As for other decorations, the frescoes and stucco should be restrained in execution, do not go against the general aesthetics. Pay more attention to the design of window openings, hang curtains made from elite varieties of matter. In many rooms, the central chandelier can make the center of the interior; especially attractive are multi-tiered crystal lamps with an abundance of hanging elements.

Since we are talking about lamps, let's complete the general characteristic of the “modern classic” style with an analysis of their application. Light sources are usually fitted with frosted glass shades.This achieves the softness of diffused lighting, comfortable leisure and relaxation.

Neoclassical It is in any case a hybrid: the appearance of various things is traditional, but at the same time, in functional terms, they are impeccably practical, rather inspired by the modern. You should be prepared for the fact that no version of this style will be cheap, and, moreover, you will have to create a moderate, not too aggressive design of the space.

Neoclassical interior is compatible with synthetic imitations of natural materials, which is totally unacceptable in the classical format. The number of decor used is significantly reduced, it becomes less noticeable.

Italian the neoclassical branch is aimed at creating maximum coziness and comfort; luxury is not just welcome, it is one of the main ideas in the interior. This format is closer to the “ordinary” classics, because it is required to completely abandon synthetic materials and coatings of any kind. Wood or varnished, or even used raw, in its natural form.

English Neoclassicism is more conservative and strict in its spirit, colors should be used noble and refined. The introduction of a fireplace, even if decorative, but as close as possible to the present, helps to emphasize the ethnic origin of the interior. A characteristic feature of the color spectrum is a flexible combination of cold and warm tones: no matter how the designer “plays” with them, the one-sided advantage of one color category is not allowed.

The design of a standard apartment can be an extremely original and fresh move when choosing this style. So, the idea emphasizing the modernity of the interior, is the leather covering of furniture. Curtains on the windows will look more attractive if you use details of floral ornaments in their design.To combine the most modern techniques and motifs of antiquity, it is enough to use partitions, niches, use the most embedded hardware options.

The project can safely include rectangular, round and oval elements - all of them perfectly correspond to the spirit of neoclassicism. This style is, in addition, one of the few that allows the use of overall cabinets and furniture decorated with stained glass windows. If that was your intention, you can implement it without restrictions. Thanks to the spotlights built into the ceiling, it will be possible to illuminate as much as possible the same designer furniture - without spoiling the overall impression.

The decoration of the neoclassical room, which is important, is very flexible. Absolutely any subject entering the situation can be made main and decisive. Even in rooms with low ceilings, it is easy to create a solemn mood, one has only to apply a glossy hanging element of the interior. But still it is recommended to choose such a format for rooms with highly raised walls.

Let's step back a little and see how the neoclassical design of private houses differs from a similar approach in apartments.This is useful for finding new ideas, and for understanding how space limitations can be beaten. And what looks good in a country cottage is suitable for a large city apartment.

In the elite houses, decorated in a neoclassical manner, the absence of sharp gaps between individual colors draws attention to themselves, they smoothly flow into each other. The range of permissible wallpaper is very wide: you can use both ordinary paper (only the most beautiful among them), and painted.

Luxury carpet with a geometric pattern is quite appropriate in the space of even a large hall. If the area of ​​this room is relatively small, carefully stained glass windows help to expand it.

Regardless, the larger house is 80 sq. M. m or less, the decorative combination of yellow with black and white will be beneficial to emphasize certain parts of the neoclassical interior. You can use this combination safely in various places.

General considerations are generally understandable - but now you need to see how the modern classic is embodied in the interiors of real apartments. Designers have already mastered this style well and learned how to apply it creatively, organically.

• Here we have a relatively economical neoclassical living room. The floor is covered with an elegant wood-colored laminate, an attractive, but inconspicuous carpet is laid in the middle. The whole space is of moderately light tones, only separate elements are expressive dark ones. The black accent is represented by a storage system, a decorative item placed on it and the background of a picture attached to the wall.
• In the kitchen, completely merged with the dining room, modern motifs dominate, and the classic is used only for accents. The table top and side of the table are a bit darker than the front of the headset. The gray sofa is visually diluted with a bright pillow; on the far table, covered with a white tablecloth, two transparent designs with flowers are displayed. The dark fabric of the upholstery of the chairs is stylistically contrasted with the light rings that adorn them from behind. The ceiling is made exclusively white.

• Here is an alternative look at modern classics, in it almost every subject contains a reference to old motifs. Lamps and tables with intricately curved legs, white sofas, complemented by cushions of plant motifs, hanging decorative elements and old watches convincingly show them. And the epithet “modern” can still be applied thanks to a high-quality LCD TV.
• In this corridor, the light door leading to one of the rooms and the light shell of the quadrangular opening leading to another part of the apartment look harmonious. Additional white elements (black and white graphics hanging symmetrically on all walls at the same height) are in harmony with the color of the wall covering.

• And looking at this photo, on the contrary, you are convinced: with a skillful design decision, even an abundance of dark tones will not become a problem. The white armchair, illuminated in a special way, contrasts well with the dark inner space of the symmetrically set cabinets. Thick shadow around the furniture and evening twilight do not interfere with enjoying the beauty of the interior.
• Moving into another room, we find there a black table with a pair of dark chairs around it, an exquisite dark picture - while the ceiling and walls are light.The black squares distributed in a checkerboard pattern over the glossy floor immediately attract the eye.

Review of the apartment in the style of modern classics, see the following video.