Neoclassic originated during the Enlightenment, and today is a popular style, including in the design of apartments. A similar direction is close to classicism, but in its modern form. It embodies nobility, wealth and restraint, and also gives a feeling of homely, but at the same time refined comfort. Living rooms are often decorated in neoclassicism, and to do this correctly, you need to find out a detailed description of the style.
Main features
Creating a neoclassical style in the interior of a living room requires a large space and bright windows. Besides, this design is also ideal for apartments with high ceilings.
If you nevertheless decided to give preference to neoclassic when decorating the living room, then you need to know its main features:
- discreet colors;
- application of architectural techniques;
- emphasis on various details and interior elements;
- natural materials (natural origin);
- a sufficient amount of natural and artificial light;
- Elegant furniture with simple geometric shapes.
Color spectrum
Neoclassical excludes the use of bright or contrasting colors in its interior. Usually, light discreet ones are used, mainly white and various shades of beige. May still be present black and gray. In general, the entire color scheme of a living room of this style should be made in warm pastel colors.
Calm colors give the interior restraint and sophistication.
Finish options
As already mentioned, natural materials, such as expensive types of wood and stone, are used to create a neoclassical interior. However, modern raw materials are also used now. All surfaces of the living room, as a rule, are made in solid neutral colors. The basic rules for decorating a living room in a neoclassical style apply to rooms of 15 square meters. m., and for those that are twice as much.
Walls
Pastel colors when decorating the walls will help to visually expand the space. Despite the fact that they prefer monophonic wallpaper, options with wide stripes or elegant ornaments are also possible.
In addition, instead of wallpaper, paint of light colors can be selected.
Floor
For flooring, wood of various species or marble is used. You can also lay parquet or laminate under a noble tree. But, as already mentioned, preference is still given to natural materials. The same applies to the stone floor: if necessary, it is allowed to replace the tiles, stylized marble.
As for the skirting board, it is advised to select this wide part of the finish.
Often the interior of a neoclassical style room is complemented by a carpet matching the color scheme.
Ceiling
Ceiling decoration should correspond to the general style, complementing it and decorating the living room. Usually it is made in one color, without drawings, but often used suspended or suspended varieties.
This design decision makes the ceiling noteworthy and perfectly complements the neoclassical style of the entire living room.
In addition, when decorating all surfaces of the room, do not forget about the use of architectural techniques. It can be arches instead of doors, columns and stucco molding. For the manufacture of these interior elements are currently advised to use modern materials because they are lighter both in weight and in processing.
Lighting organization
Lighting is one of the main components of creating an interior, especially in neoclassicism. Since rooms with large window openings are suitable for this style, it is worth saying that natural light is as important as artificial light. The room should not just be lit - light should be everywhere. Therefore, lighting is provided by the sun and elegant surround chandelier.
In addition, you definitely need to add lamps and floor lamps. The color of the lighting should also be consistent with the overall style.
Furniture selection
As mentioned above, soft colors are used in the neoclassical style, this applies not only to all materials for decoration, but also to furniture. Just as in the decoration, it is worth paying attention to products made of wood and fabric. In general, furniture can be used both classic and modern. The whole situation in the room must meet the following criteria:
- geometry of shapes and classic lines;
- elegance, nobleness;
- convenience.
It is worth noting that the use of elements of silver or gold is welcome.
As for furniture, it is preferable that some of them be paired, for example two armchairs, bedside tables. This is necessary to create symmetry in the setting. As a rule, in the center there is one object, for example a coffee table, and the rest of the furniture is around. In addition to typical pieces of furniture for the living room, such as a medium-sized sofa, armchairs, chairs, bedside tables, a neoclassical interior may include a chest of drawers, a coffee or coffee table, a cupboard for dishes, and a wall mirror. You can also complement the image with books and flowers. In the interior of the neoclassical style, it is possible to create a fireplace.
Textiles and Decor Elements
The neoclassical style living room is complemented by curtains made of expensive materials. So, silk canvases will look appropriate in this interior. It must be remembered that the curtain fabric should be natural and appropriate to the neoclassical interior in color. An elegant semicircular pelmet can also be used.
In addition, to complete a holistic image, details are needed, which are suitable for:
- flower vases (table and floor);
- pictures;
- pillows on the couch;
- figures from ceramics, plaster or porcelain;
- clock;
- candlesticks;
- books.
A modern neoclassical living room can be complemented by an aquarium.
When decorating a room with various decorative elements It is important to remember that you do not need to overload the space with a large number of accessories. Everything should be in moderation, noble and tasteful.
Good examples
The first option is an elegant living room, which is made in bright colors. The color basis of the room are white and beige colors, which are complemented by silver and blue.
The walls are decorated with rectangular rectangular stucco and painted in plain beige. The floor is dark, and in the center is a snow-white carpet. The ceiling is also plain, but additional elegant designs are used that attract attention and are an unusual accent in the interior.
As stated earlier, neoclassicism requires a lot of light. In this picture there is a natural light source - a large bright window. Also in the room there is a sufficient number of artificial lighting fixtures: a large chandelier, table lamps, a lamp and ceiling lighting.
Since the size of the room is quite large, there is a lot of furniture. With the help of two sofas, armchairs and side pouffes, it turns out to organize symmetry in the living room.
In addition, the room has a coffee table with vases in the center of the space, tables with lamps, a large mirror, a fireplace, various figurines. On sofas and armchairs you can see a large number of pillows, and on the walls - paintings.
The living room is very noble and elegant, but it seems very comfortable, which is fully consistent with the neoclassical style.
The second living room is made in different tones of beige, but there are also elements of white and dark brown.
On the walls you can see the wallpaper in restrained colors (white and beige) with a geometric pattern. The floor is covered with wood, almost the entire area of the room is occupied by a light carpet. The ceiling is plain, white, but attracts attention due to its unusual shape.
The lighting in the room is mostly natural, because, in addition to the usual window, one wall is occupied by a glazed doorway. As for artificial lighting, the living room has two reading lamps and one floor lamp.
In the center of the room are tables of an unusual shape, covered with fully textile material. In addition, there is a large sofa and an armchair with pillows, tables with lamps and flowers.
This interior can be designed for a living room of 15 square meters. m. The furniture is located symmetrically, and the room is made in restrained colors characteristic of neoclassicism.
The third version of the living room is also made in beige shades, but darker, there are elements of brown, yellow and gold. In the setting there are clear lines, geometric shapes and symmetry.
The walls are covered with beige wallpaper, two symmetrical ledges are made on the sides. There is a wooden laminate on the floor, and the suspended ceiling is made in white.
As in the previous examples of living rooms in the neoclassical style, the room is equipped with natural and artificial lighting. One corner of the room is completely occupied by a large window to the floor, there are also two ordinary windows. On the ceiling you can see a large elegant chandelier, the walls are decorated with two lamps with gilding, there is also a lamp on the table.
The living room is not very large in size, and almost all the space is occupied by a sofa with soft pillows. A coffee table complements a vase of flowers to match these pillows. There is a special TV stand made of wood. The curtains on the windows are matched to the color of the wallpaper.
This room has an unusual, however symmetrical shape which brings its zest.
About the neoclassical style in the interior, see the next video.
