How to design a kitchen in the neoclassical style?

Neoclassicism is a unique style. It is a harmonious tandem of elegance of tradition and modern achievements. A kitchen decorated in this way becomes not just a place of cooking and eating, but a corner of relaxation and aesthetic pleasure. We will talk about the nuances of designing a kitchen space in a luxurious neoclassical style in this article.

Neoclassicism combines the features of classics and modern trends in interior design. The basis is the classic features, but there is no massiveness, pretentiousness. The decor is elegant and light. This style can be applied when decorating a country mansion, and when decorating a city apartment. It is ideal for those who appreciate the restrained luxury of the past, but want to keep up with the times.

The main features of the neoclassical style:

• a feeling of spaciousness in the rooms (there should not be crowded furniture);
• an abundance of light (natural and artificial);
• orderliness and symmetry in the arrangement of objects;
• clear distribution of zones;
• the severity of the rectangular facades of cabinets, cabinets;
• noble colors of the atmosphere (pastel colors and calm deep shades);
• use of natural materials (or their imitation);
• vintage motifs in decoration and furniture;
• sophisticated decor in a small amount.

Large rooms with high ceilings are best suited to create a neoclassical atmosphere. Expected space, a lot of light.In addition, it is impossible to design only one room in the spirit of a modern reading of the classics, the whole house should be harmonious. Therefore, often the kitchen is combined with the living room. This allows you to "turn around", dividing the space into zones and as close as possible to the mood of the design.

Nevertheless, if desired, a small kitchen can be dressed in a festive neoclassical setting. Here the problem of lack of space is solved by the correct arrangement of furniture and the predominance of light shades that visually expand the room.

Materials used in the work are both traditional and innovative. Style allows the introduction of modern technology into the composition, some fashionable design decisions. Only the clear geometry of the layout and the sophistication of the forms remains unchanged.

As already mentioned, this style requires a lot of free space. If you have a spacious kitchen, you can furnish it without changing the layout. If the kitchen is small, combining it with the room will be a great solution. This will give freedom for the implementation of various design ideas. Natural light improves with additional windows. It will be possible to select a large model of a kitchen set. Of course, such a combination is appropriate if the apartment has a separate bedroom. The kitchen space should flow smoothly into the dining room, designed for lunch and dinner, relaxing with a cup of tea, receiving guests.

The studio is, in fact, a ready-made kitchen-living room. It remains only to think about the organization of a place for sleeping, which should be fenced or carefully disguised. For example, it can be a folding sofa that fits into the selected style. Next to it, you can put a small coffee table, which at night will be easily set aside. Bedding is hidden in closets or inside the sofa.

When redeveloping a standard apartment, the wall between the kitchen and the room can not be completely removed. If you leave a small vertical partition, you can hide a sink or refrigerator behind it. Another interesting move is to leave a low horizontal partition. It can be used as a bar or shelf for vases with flowers.

If the unification is not planned, and the room cannot boast of large dimensions, you can get out of the situation by installing a compact headset. A traditional dining table can be replaced with a bar counter. Another option is to remake the windowsill under the countertop. In this case, household appliances should be made built-in.

Of great importance is the correct decorative finish. For example, wall panels can be made glossy or mirrored. This will visually expand the space. Large elements of the interior (headset, table) are better to choose in bright colors. Small details (stools, chairs, etc.) can be made a little darker.

Combining the kitchen and dining room in one large room, it is important not to forget about zoning. The zones of cooking, eating, resting should be clearly distinguished. You can divide the room into sections by different methods.

• Furniture. You can delimit the area with the help of a bar, dining table, sofa or shelving.

• Decorative designs. As a separator, you can use columns, arches.

• Shine. In the cooking zone it can be made more intense: the creation of culinary masterpieces requires good lighting. The dining area, on the contrary, can be lit softly and distractedly. So you create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

• Different sex levels. You can put a table with chairs on a small podium, or you can elevate the kitchen area in this way. The difference in height should be only a few centimeters. That’s enough.

• Floor material. As a floor covering for the working area (next to the sink and stove), you can choose a tile, ceramic tile or natural stone. The eating area can be decorated with parquet or laminate.

• Wall decoration. The apron can be made in one color scheme with the decoration of other walls. Such a technique is appropriate in a small room. In the spacious hall, you can effectively highlight the working area with a different color of wall material.

• Furniture color. The headset should be made in soothing colors. The dining area can be highlighted with brighter upholstery. Juicy tones will cheer you up, invigorate in the morning and arouse appetite. If the room has a separate sitting area (with a sofa, armchairs), it is better for him to choose relaxing muted shades.

The walls of the room can be decorated in different ways. It is allowed to stain, use plaster, wood panels. Often moldings, stucco moldings are used. You can choose a wallpaper. They must be either plain or with a discreet print (monograms, floral or geometric patterns).

The apron is designed with a moisture-resistant, easily washable material. Usually it is ceramic tile, although other options are possible, for example, panels imitating brickwork. Let's say a glass apron with the appropriate stylization.

The shades for the walls are usually calm: gray, beige. A popular option is the snow-white decoration of the room. Sometimes a brighter tone is used for zoning, for example, turquoise, pistachio or purple. However, this is a rather bold trick that requires careful consideration. In this case, the color is chosen not bright, but muted.

As a floor covering, you can use parquet, laminate, natural stone or ceramic tiles with a dim pattern. Brown-beige or black and white gamma is preferred. In the recreation area, it is permissible to lay a premium carpet, although this solution is rarely used.

It is important to remember that regardless of the material chosen, narrow skirting boards are not used here. The sophistication of the style is well emphasized by the wide skirting boards made in the classical style.

To decorate the ceiling often use paint, plaster, decorative panels. Plasterboard constructions from two or even three levels look interesting. In this case, a niche is usually provided in the center of the room. Its shape can be either round or rectangular.

If the height of the room is small, artificially lower the ceilings is not worth it. In this case, a niche can be imitated using a decorative element (molding or baguette).

Elegant furniture, made in the tradition of the classics, is relevant for this style. It should not be too massive. On the contrary, lightness and grace are welcome.

Headsets are often decorated with cornices, moldings, patina. Accessories are usually made in vintage style, often imitates bronze or gold. Glazing is also in keeping with the spirit of the past. Headset designs vary, but cabinet shapes are always rectangular. Straight and clear lines are a characteristic feature of the style (modern curved facades are inappropriate here). Worktops usually imitate stone or are made of natural material.

The arrangement of furniture should be thought out so that an atmosphere of perfect order, symmetry and harmony is created. Based on this, and choose the form of a headset. It can be linear or angular. In spacious rooms, a U-shaped arrangement is permissible. The island option is also relevant.The nuances of the latter option are considered at the stage of creating a kitchen design project.

The dining table can be round, oval or rectangular. For a small room, it is better to choose a product on elegant thin legs or one support. A more spacious design can harmoniously fit into a spacious hall. The material can be wood, and durable opaque glass (usually white), and stone. Sometimes a bar is used as a table.

Chairs, as a rule, have soft fabric upholstery. Design variations are varied. The main thing is the correspondence of the general interior composition.

Neoclassic does not require camouflage of modern household appliances. They harmoniously fit into the concept of style. However, it is important that all devices are designed in a single color scheme. Particular attention should be paid to a powerful high-quality hood. It will not allow oily steam and odors to settle on furniture. As a rule, the hood is purchased complete with a headset. In this case, it forms a single whole with the furniture. It is also possible to integrate the device into the upper row of cabinets.

Often people who design a home in a neoclassical style choose furniture made in Italy. Many manufacturers in this country offer luxury models that fit perfectly into the concept of classic luxury and modern comfort. However, today some Russian companies are working in this direction, presenting quite worthy products.

The color scheme is an important point. This style is based on restrained tones. They emphasize the cleanliness of the lines and the overall harmony of the setting. As a base, they usually choose warm light shades (ivory, creamy, beige). Permissible cold snow-white space. It looks beautiful white with a pearly pinkish or grayish tint.

Often the room remains bright, only in places "diluted" with caramel or ashy notes. This option is relevant for a small area. Sometimes a more contrasting “partner” or color accent is chosen. It can be black, the color of dark chocolate, dark gray, smoky tones of purple, turquoise, blue, green. Colors are selected saturated, deep, but not "flashy". Sometimes color accent is made on a fragment of the wall (apron, in the dining area). Often an exquisite shade stands out for chairs, sofas, curtains. In any case, the calm background prevails, and a brighter shade only adds a touch of interesting touches.

A universal and very aesthetic combination - milk shade and cocoa color. Brighter combinations always form the fashionable color of Tiffany, fresh mint or delicate lavender paired with pure white. The interior is more calm, where the listed tones are combined with beige. Strict variations are obtained by combining white with black or gray.

Lighting in neoclassic should be given special attention. In the center of the room usually have a luxurious chandelier. Vintage models with gilding and imitation of candlesticks, modern crystal "waterfalls", products with fabric lampshades, and other designs made of glass and metal that harmoniously fit into the environment are allowed.

Often used multi-level lighting options, additional built-in lights. It is especially important to organize an abundance of light in the working area. You can decorate the upper kitchen cabinets with LED strip lighting. In the dining area and relaxation area (if available), you can hang intimate sconces. By the way, wall models are bought in pairs.

Textiles give the room coziness, making it “home” despite the elegance of the setting. Curtains in a neoclassical kitchen are always fabric.Usually they easily fall to the floor, forming soft folds. At the same time, curtains should not overload the interior. Fabrics for window decoration are solid and expensive, but not heavy.

Usually this is a simple two-layer structure, mounted on a hidden ledge. However, decorative elements are also acceptable (fringe, brushes, lambrequins). In any case, the luxury of design is emphasized by the luxurious texture of the material itself. Shades are preferred calm, but not merging with the color of the walls. You can choose both a monophonic version and fabric with a large discreet print (damask patterns, royal lilies).

Tablecloths are not very popular today, but elegant table napkins are often used. Also, textiles are present on the upholstery of upholstered furniture (flock, velor, chenille). In a large room, a chic carpet will be appropriate.

Exquisite accessories can emphasize the sophistication of the interior. You can decorate the room with vases with fruits or fresh flowers, porcelain figurines, antique watches, expensive dishes, small paintings in the dining area. At the same time, decor should be few.

Brown-beige gamut is a win-win for a small room.

Bright chairs become an expressive accent on the background of soft warm tones.

Fans of cold colors can create a spectacular design with dazzling whiteness and a gray-blue hue.

You can competently combine several colors in one room. Milky, beige, gray and deep blue are the perfect combination.

An overview of neoclassical cuisine in the video below.