Baroque interior

The Baroque palace style (Barocco), which means “frilly” in Italian, is an external manifestation of a person’s inner desire for spatial scope, grandeur and pomp. According to one of the versions, the name of the Baroque style means “the wrong pearl”, and on the other - “fancy shell”. Indeed, variability in combination with an intricate game of images makes the interior in the Baroque style comparable to the quaintness of the baroque pearl shell.

From the history

The peak of the heyday of this style falls on the period of the formation of an absolute monarchy in France (in particular, King Louis XIV). But even nowadays, it remains still very popular, since there are always people in society who want to feel themselves at least a little involved in the royals. For example, wealthy owners of luxury homes often prefer the design of their bedrooms in an elegant Baroque style.

Characteristic features of the style

The Baroque interior features play of shadows, pomp and grandeur of forms, curved lines, intricate outlines of elements, tapestries, painted ceilings and an abundance of mirrors.

A mixture of illusion and reality, ostentatious luxury, elegantly combined with unusual and extraordinary, are the design techniques of the Baroque style.

Furniture

Carving, solidity, decorative mosaic of veneer of precious wood or precious metals - just such, far from simple decoration is inherent in furniture that befits a palace luxury. Aesthetes highly valued high-quality and expensive furniture "antique" Italian and Romanian production.

Sofas. Special charm, cozy atmosphere and at the same time palace grandeur of the chambers give the interior sofas. They must be covered with striped textile and beautifully draped. Forms of sofas should be smooth, ornate, and legs - rounded.

Bed. In the interiors of the palaces of the bed, an especially important place has always been given. But today the beds are given a central place in the design of bedrooms. Expensive, massive, antique-styled beds are made, as a rule, from mahogany or other valuable tree species. Their decoration is not only the headboard, but also the legs, decoratively carved, for example, in the form of bunches of grapes. Near the bed it is appropriate to place bedside tables, a massive dresser, on which ladies' caskets and candlesticks (table lamps) made of bronze are placed.

Textile

A characteristic feature of the Baroque style is the active use of textiles. Skin is considered a sign of bad taste. All fabrics, besides the fact that they must be natural, must also amaze guests at home with their exquisite and original designs. Velvet, silk, satin, brocade, tapestry should be repeated in portieres and upholstery furniture. Canopies and portieres are decorated with large bows, ruffles, lambrequins.

The most important thing when decorating is to observe harmony in the interior, so that the curtains and furniture are harmoniously combined with each other (the best option is when they are of the same color).

The decor of windows and doors gives the Baroque interior a special chic and seduction. For these purposes, a fabric that imitates natural materials, such as marble, onyx, malachite or tortoise shell, is often used. Expensive heavy fabrics.

All textile interior items: sofa cushions and rollers, bedspreads, curtains, tablecloths - must be sewn from expensive beautiful fabrics and correspond to all the luxurious surroundings.

To decorate the walls, it is possible to use a tapestry (lint-free carpets), as was done in medieval palaces.

Color palette

Warm light colors (sand, cream, caramel, beige, white), cool silvery shades, dark saturated colors (burgundy, chocolate, mustard, blue) - this is all typical of the Baroque style. Attractive is the use of contrasts in the combination of colors listed color palette. For example, the furniture of dark color against the background of walls painted in a light tone looks quite impressive.

To create a luxurious environment, a must-see is spectacular lighting. Glittering wall lamps, beautiful floor lamps with carved legs and huge, iridescent crystal chandeliers successfully highlight the sophistication and wealth of the house.

Decor items

Significant role in the interior of the Baroque is played by paintings by famous artists, elegant figurines, all sorts of vases and dinner sets. Gilding and silver, bright colors (clearly expressed elements of luxury) are characteristic of all objects. Everything that can give the interior a feeling of luxury and pomp worthy of an aristocratic palace is welcomed.

Finishing facilities

In modern apartments it will not be easy to create such a royally luxurious interior; special skills and skills will be required for the optimal placement of large objects in a rather limited space of rooms.

And the walls and floors of the rooms must comply with the expensive and beautiful setting. Often they are decorated with frescoes and stucco, and in the decoration of the walls using mahogany panels.

Baroque style features

The main principle of the arrangement of the interior in the Baroque style is the creation of a harmonious ensemble. Each item, whether furniture, stucco, lamps or curtains, should be given a specific role, purpose. Everything in the room should be aimed at turning the objects in it into a single ensemble.

Creating a modern Baroque style, it is important to remember about moderation. You should not overdo it with an abundance of things, because otherwise your home instead of analogue of the royal apartments can easily turn into a kind of beautiful furniture warehouse, and as a result, instead of a refined style, you will get an interior with a bit of vulgarity.

The correct application of Baroque style techniques in decorating rooms will help you create an interior that will be like a wonderful pearl: refined, luxurious, emphasizing the pomp and elegance of the apartments.

Against the background of the Baroque style, all other styles seem more restrained and not so luxurious. Even such a simple comparison suggests that this style can only be accomplished by people from a higher aristocratic society.

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