Interior decoration in the style of romanticism is designed to create a special unique atmosphere of elegance, luxury and at the same time coziness and comfort. This style came to us from the era of Romanticism, which reigned in Europe in the late XVIII - early XIX centuries. Establishing its laws in all areas of art and architecture, this style, of course, did not bypass the design of the premises.
Having begun life in royal palaces and aristocratic salons, the style of romanticism in the interior is still characterized by such epithets as expensive, elegant, exquisite, refined.
The bedroom is decorated in the style of romanticism. Furniture is matched to meet all requirements. The main notable element is the figured carved furnishing of the furniture.
A small veranda in the style of Romanticism is an ideal place to relax, especially if you like to read.
The spacious living room is decorated in a romantic style in light colors, which allows you to visually expand the room.
In this article, read:
- 1 Characteristics of the style
- 2 Color palette of style
- 3 Materials used to create interiors in a romantic style
- 4 Decoration for the interior in the style of Romanticism with their own hands. Video
- 5 The style of romanticism in the interiors of country houses and urban apartments
Characteristic features of style
The characteristic features of the interior in the romantic style are luxury and comfort, lightness and elegance, smoothness of lines, absence of corners, sharp transitions both in geometric elements and in color design.
As a rule, living rooms and bedrooms are designed in this style, but children's, study, kitchen and even a bathroom can also be designed in this way, the main thing is fantasy and having a good taste.
The only caveat is that the romantic style assumes the presence of large spaces, so under very cramped conditions it is hardly worthwhile to start decorating a bathroom or kitchen in this style.
The romantic interior is characterized by folkloric themes, as well as an abundance of flowers in a variety of variations. Flowers can be in the form of bouquets in vases, in the form of houseplants, and can be in the form of an ornament on wallpaper, picture on fabrics or meet in decor elements of furniture, chandeliers, various frames.
Luxury family bedroom in the style of Romanticism is attractive modest restrained interior in light colors. An interesting decorative element is a large mirror in a gold frame.
The bedroom suite in the style of Romanticism fits seamlessly into the overall composition of the design style.
A special place is occupied by lighting, which should contribute to the creation of a cozy, pacifying environment. This can be achieved using predominantly local lighting from sconces, candlesticks and candelabra. The presence of a luxurious chandelier will contribute to the creation of a unique interior.
An inseparable attribute of the romantic style are all kinds of accessories that are abundantly arranged and hanging out wherever possible. It can be vases, pots, decorative plates, paintings, photographs within the framework, decorative figurines, candlesticks, boxes and everything that fits the definition of "superfluous superfluous." The main thing is to stick to a certain concept and in no case "overstep the stick", because the romantic style does not at all involve pretentiousness and bad taste.
Very gently and elegantly fit in the interior of the bedroom pillows of various sizes, made from a variety of materials, and in the interior of the kitchen will be appropriate to arrange decorative bottles of spices and fine kitchen utensils.
The style will correspond to the fireplace with a stone or metal finish in the living room.
Perhaps the most romantic bathroom. Exquisite bath under the canopy looks unique.
A stylish solution for organizing the interior of the living room in the style of romanticism. A bright, not cluttered room is suitable for family tea parties.
Color palette of style
In general, the romantic style is characterized by light natural tones:
- white;
- beige;
- ivory;
- lactic;
- coffee with milk.
Often, the basic tones are diluted with subdued shades of blue, pink, lilac or green. The main idea is the absence of contrasting combinations and bright, saturated colors. The choice of colors should create the effect of airiness, lightness, elegance.
Typically, the walls of the premises are made monophonic, but it is allowed to use wallpaper with a small floral pattern of light pastel tones or with a pattern of vertical stripes, which contributes to a visual increase in the height of the room.
Furniture is preferred light colors, it is allowed to use contrasting decor elements and accessories.
White or beige furniture in the kitchen goes well with more bright curtains on the windows and tablecloths on the tables.
Clear frames and boundaries do not exist here, in the presence of subtle taste and imagination, you can experiment with colors, carefully introduce more vivid tones, most importantly - do not go beyond the general concept of style.
Lambrequins of dense, natural fabric adorn the window in the living room, decorated in the style of Romanticism.
Olive color is an excellent solution for kitchen design in the style of Romanticism.
Materials used to create interiors in a romantic style
To create interiors in the romantic style, expensive and beautiful materials are used, among which the most widespread are:
- marble;
- a rock;
- metal;
- valuable timber;
- luxurious fabrics;
- glass;
- crystal;
- fur.
Furniture of this style is made of expensive wood, with an abundance of different decor elements. It is very important to decorate the furniture with forged metal elements. Upholstered furniture involves upholstery expensive multilayered fabrics. It is possible to use wicker furniture.
Like all other items, furniture should correspond to the theme of luxury and comfort, so it would be completely inappropriate to look plastic furniture in the kitchen or furniture in the style of high-tech in the living room.
The presence of the Romantic style is evidenced by the floral upholstery of the furniture in subdued tones. Flower motifs - one of the brightest signs of this style.
Flower pattern can decorate not only the upholstery of furniture, but also become a drawing on the wallpaper.
In the center of the composition of the interior design of the bedroom is a bed with a high, upholstered cloth headboard. Soft, quilted upholstery makes the atmosphere noble and stylish.
Antique furniture is very suitable for this style, but with a competent approach it is possible to use furniture of modern design very successfully, which is especially important when designing a study.
Creating an interior in a romantic style involves abundant use of beautiful expensive fabrics that decorate not only window openings and beds in the bedroom, but are also widely used for draping chairs, tables, armchairs and even walls.
It is very characteristic for the style to perform a fabric canopy above the bed.
Flooring in the room is best done from a parquet or use beautiful carpeting.
To finish the ceiling is very appropriate stucco molding and openwork ceiling curbs.
The walls, as a rule, are simply painted, but often use paper or satin wallpaper, introducing a variety of stone or marble finishes of the projecting corners of rooms, curbs, spaces near the fireplaces. Very lively interior and gives it the ease and sophistication of the use of marble columns or statuettes.
The bathroom is covered with light curtains. The decorative feature is more typical of the style of romanticism.
The room of a young lady in the style of romanticism in a country house near Berlin.
