The main thing in creating a really interesting situation in a room or apartment is the definition of the dominant style. Let's consider briefly the main styles of interior design and their characteristic features.
Classic Styles
Classical styles came to us from the past. They repeat the situation of this or that era.
The interior design in the classical style is characterized by clear lines, using traditional forms of doorways, windows, columns, arches. It implies a clear proportionality of the form, a careful selection of accessories, the rejection of extra decorative gizmos. Characteristic combination of white with an abundance of gilding and glossy surfaces.
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The interior design in baroque style combines splendor, contrast, abundance of details with the desire to use classical materials and forms. Typical is the clarity of lines, the use of expensive materials, as well as the desire to combine in images of reality with illusion.
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Interior design in the Art Nouveau style implies the abandonment of classical clear lines and sharp right angles in favor of smoother, more curved shapes. In the interior it is characterized by attention to every thing, the desire to give it an original appearance, an abundance of decor, ornaments. As the style was formed at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, it combines traditional materials: stone, wood and more modern: metal, glass. Characteristic colors: white, black, gray, gold, burgundy and red - all saturated and contrasting.
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Interior design in the Art Deco style was formed as a receiver of the Art Nouveau style. It is characterized by a darker color scheme, as well as experiments with a combination of clear, strict forms of classical style and vegetable, ethnic ornaments used in the decor of modernity. Committed to expensive, luxurious materials, such as ivory, natural leather, semi-precious stones, silver, rare wood species.
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Interior design in the rustic style , it is also called the interior design in the eco-style, repeats the features of the situation of village dwellings of the inhabitants of this or that country. Characteristic is the use of natural materials, natural colors, simple geometric shapes. Demanded in this style are homemade or imitating their accessories, as well as simple forms of wooden furniture.
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Interior design in retro style reflects the characteristic features of the chosen era, most often 50-60-ies of the twentieth century.
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Modern styles
Modern styles were formed in the second half of the twentieth century as a response to the new realities of people's lives. They absorbed some features of classical and national styles.
The interior design in the fusion style is as eclectic as possible, implying the use of objects from different eras and cultures in one setting.
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The interior design in loft style was formed as a style for apartments converted from industrial buildings. Characteristic features: open brickwork and communications, an abundance of metal, free layout of the apartment.
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Interior design in the style of minimalism tends to use the most functional and simple in form things. In the interiors there are no decorative elements.
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Interior design in the style of high-tech from minimalism distinguishes attention to the use of color accents, as well as the desire to make housing not only the most functional, but also high-tech.
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Interior design in ethnic style
In addition to these two directions, there is still a huge layer of ethnic styles, when the interior reflects certain features characteristic of a particular country or area. We indicate the most popular.
Interior design in English style : dark walls and massive wooden furniture made of dark wood, fireplace, great attention to textiles.
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Interior design in the style of Provence : delicate, pastel shades, an abundance of white furniture, carved wooden objects, rich textures and textiles, special, characteristic ornaments.
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Interior design in the style of country : simple in form wood furniture, checkered textiles, use of natural stone for decoration, natural, muted colors.
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Interior design in the Scandinavian style : simplicity of shape, warm textiles, knitted items. Use in the interior of white, gray, blue, blue, rich shades. Attention to the sources of fire: fireplaces and stoves. A variation is the interior design in the chalet style.
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Interior design in the Italian style : the use of eclectic, classical and modern forms, a combination of elegance and modernity, light shades.
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Interior design in the oriental style : simplicity of forms, asceticism in details, use of natural materials and dark wood. A variation is the interior design in the Japanese style.
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